Après-Ski, Anyone? Inside the Art Production Fund’s 2026 Gala
2 min readOn Wednesday night, the Art Production Fund hosted its 15th annual gala, taking over the Seagram Building for an après-ski-inspired event that drew a well-dressed mix of New York’s art, fashion, and media crowd. Guests arrived in chalet-ready looks before gathering at The Grill for cocktails, where frozen Absolut Tabasco vodka shots and soft pretzels were served by waiters dressed in Moncler puffers and beanies. Amanda Ross-Ho even performed a choreographed ice-skating dance.
From there, the festivities continued at The Pool for dinner, where the evening’s programming played out between courses. (Many commented that a recent episode of FX’s Love Storywas shot there.) The Polar Bears kept the energy steady at the DJ booth, while art advisor Gabriela Palmieri led a lively paddle raise in support of the organization’s work. Dinner was served in courses, with fondue and truffle pizza appearing on the menu designed by Sarah Hoover—a fitting nod to the theme.
The scene at The Pool.
Familiar faces—including Huma Abedin, Jennifer Fisher, Tinx, Ivy Getty, Mickalene Thomas, Sergio Hudson, Samantha Ronson, Hannah Bronfman, Athena Calderone, Becky Malinsky, Abby Phillip, Charlotte Groeneveld, Anna Sui, and Nicky Hilton—were spotted throughout the space, with many moving between tables, installations, and the dance floor. “Because of you, art becomes more accessible and more impactful,” Art Production Fund’s executive director Casey Fremont told the crowd.
Winter whites, tailored outerwear, and mountain-inspired layering quickly emerged as the unofficial dress code. Standout looks included Alice + Olivia’s Stacey Bendet in an all-white, ice-princess-esque ensemble of her own design, and Tinx in a black minidress with lace and embellishments, each offering a different take on chic winter dressing.
The gala supports Art Production Fund’s mission to bring ambitious public art projects to audiences beyond traditional spaces. Scroll through to see who showed up and what they wore.
Art Production Fund Gala
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