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Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art – Kemper Gala

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

 

Dr. Jeffrey Goldstein and Kim Klein Goldstein

Featured in the December 17, 2022 issue of The Independent.
Photo Credit: Kenny Johnson 

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