LACMA's 15th Annual Art+Film Gala Honors Vija Celmins and Denis Villeneuve and Raises a Record-Breaking Near $7 Million

(Los Angeles, CA—November 8, 2026) The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) hosted its 15th annual Art+Film Gala on November 7, 2026, bringing together more than 600 luminaries from the worlds of art, film, fashion, entertainment, and other creative fields to honor artist Vija Celmins and filmmaker Denis Villeneuve, and featuring a special performance by musical guest ROSÉ. LACMA trustee Eva Chow and Leonardo DiCaprio returned as co-chairs of the gala, which raised nearly $7 million to support LACMA’s efforts to make film more central to its curatorial programming, as well as the museum’s broader mission.

The 2026 Art+Film Gala was presented by Gucci, which has partnered with LACMA on the event since its inception in 2011. Additional support for the gala was provided by Audi, including transportation in the Q9 Fleet.