LACMA’s 2025 Gala Raises .5 Million

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) celebrated its 14th annual Art+Film Gala on November 1, drawing nearly 600 big names from the worlds of art, film, fashion, and entertainment. This year’s bash paid tribute to artist Mary Corse and filmmaker Ryan Coogler, the director of Sinners. After a brief delay, courtesy of the Dodgers and a nail-biting World Series finale, the fundraiser resumed with some emotional speeches and a captivating performance by Doja Cat.

LACMA’s CEO Michael Govan told the star-studded audience: “We’re art, film, creativity, all deeply intertwined. I always say this is the most creative place on Earth, and you are it, here, all of you.” 

Co-chaired by LACMA trustee Eva Chow and Leonardo DiCaprio, the gala set a new fundraising record, bringing in nearly $6.5 million to support LACMA’s mission: integrating film more deeply into its curatorial programs and advancing the museum’s broader artistic vision.

The 2025 Art+Film Gala was sponsored by Gucci, LACMA’s presenting sponsor since the event’s inception in 2011.

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