October 8th was the date for the annual Kemper Gala at the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art. More than 400 guests enjoyed delicious fare and great music and entertainment. Liz and Greg Maday and Lindsey Patterson Smith and Matt Smith served as the honorary co-chairs. The co-chairs were Elizabeth Bennett and Paul Gutiérrez. Proceeds support exhibitions, programs, school tours, and more, all free of charge.

Paul Gutiérrez and Elizabeth Bennett, co-chairs

Jack and Gretchen Steadman, Jessica Blubaugh, and Katherine Holland

Kerry Grant and Isaac Bradshaw

Sean O’Harrow and Jasmine Thompson

Stephenie Smith and Angie Williams

Erica and Lorin Crenshaw with Allan Gray II and Hilda Fuentes

Jon Beck and Sun Young Park
Featured in the December 17, 2022 issue of The Independent.
Photo Credit: Kenny Johnson