Creative Capital’s Gala Brings Art and Soul to the Paradise Club

Last week, the grantmaking organization asked its considerable network to don their most “iconic” looks in the name of philanthropy on the occasion of its lamé and neon-tinged benefit gala. Guests toasted espresso martinis in honor of grantees Lynn Hershman Leeson, Raven Chacon, and Ja’Tovia Gary. Entertainment, in the form of a performance by Yaya Bey, aerial acrobatics by Kitty’s Koalition artists, go-go dancers, and a DJ set by April Hunt, punctuated the evening, which ended on a high note as the organization looks towards its 25th anniversary next year. Notables in attendance included: Lorraine O’Grady, Kimberly Drew, JiaJia Fei, Christine Kuan, Hannah Traore, Thebe Magugu, Anicka Yi and more. Photo credit: Deonté Lee/BFA.