Thank you for celebrating 60 years of Craft Contemporary!
We’re so grateful to everyone who joined our Benefit & Art Auction honoring founder Edith R. Wyle and artist Bari Ziperstein. Your support helps shape the future of craft in Los Angeles — here’s to the next 60!
View highlights from our 2025 Benefit & Art Auction
Thank you to our sponsors
Thank you to our community partners
Our evening celebrations included:
A delectable dinner honoring Rodessa Moore, the Chef of The Egg and The Eye.
The Egg and The Eye Pop-Up Shop, showcasing unique works of art by midcentury and contemporary artists.
An engaging Art Auction, offering works from prominent exhibiting artists throughout history.
A vibrant museum-wide 60's-themed after party inspired by the legendary Gere Kavanaugh, with live music, cocktails, and interactive experiences.
Honorees
Edith R. Wyle (1918-1999),
Legacy Award
Bari Ziperstein,
Visionary Award
Trustees
Corinna Cotsen, Co-Chair
Wally Marks III, Co-Chair
Nancy Adams
Shawn Bankston
David Chartier
Amelia Cobb
Joe Coriaty
Dr. Robby Gordon
Michael D. Johnson
Leanne Lee
George Minardos
Cathy Seidman
Glen Titan
Peter Wendel
Alan Zafran
Rody N. Lopez, Executive Director
Host Committee
Alex Anderson
Don Bacigalupi and Dan Feder
Lorraine and Fabrizio Bonanni
Sharon K. Emanuelli
Shue Her-Sturm
Suzanne Isken
Gere Kavanaugh
Jo Lauria
Laura Ackerman-Shaw
Liz Robb
Kene Rosa and Louis Jacinto
David Roff
Neal Taylor