The Whitney Museum’s Gala and Studio Party Honors Jaune Quick-To-See Smith

On May 16, the Whitney Museum of American Art hosted the 2023 Whitney Gala and Studio Party, which honored groundbreaking artist Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, philanthropist Nancy Poses, and Whitney trustee Thomas E. Tuft. The gala kicked off with cocktails and a seated three-course dinner by Olivier Cheng on the museum’s sixth floor before guests headed down to the lobby for the Studio Party. A lively set by DJ The Dare kept guests dancing until the early morning, as did a selection of smooth Maestro Dobel Tequila cocktails. Notable attendees include Antwaun Sargent, Christopher John Rogers, Lindsey Welgos, Taofeek Abijako, Beverly Nguyen, Rowan Blanchard, Emily Dawn Long, and more. Photos by Sansho Scott and Darian DiCianno/BFA.