Celebrating a Lifetime of Artistic Excellence: Honoring Judy Baca at the LACMA Art + Film Gala

Our Artistic Director, Judy Baca, was honored for her outstanding achievements at the LACMA Art + Film Gala. Her remarkable lifetime work was highlighted, showcasing her talent, dedication, and vision. This well-deserved recognition at the Art + Film Gala is a testament to Judy’s passion, creativity, and tireless efforts to make art accessible to all and pushing boundaries to redefine what’s possible through art. Mexican-American actress, Eva Longoria, presented Judy with a beautiful introduction during the event.

Selected press
– LACMA.org, “LACMA’s 12th Annual Art+Film Gala Honors Judy Baca and David Fincher and Raises More than $5 Million,” November 5, 2023.
– ARTnet, “From Billie Eilish to Ed Ruscha, See the Glitzy Guests at LACMA’s Annual Art+Film Gala,” November 6, 2023.
– ARTnews, “An Inside Look at LACMA’s Star-Studded Art + Film Gala 2023,” November 6, 2023.
– The Hollywood Reporter, “David Fincher Calls for Hollywood to Get “Back to Work,” “Very Soon” at LACMA Art+Film Gala,” November 5, 2023.

Image: LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 04: (L-R) Gucci Global CEO Jean-François Palus, LACMA CEO Michael Govan, wearing Gucci, Honoree David Fincher, wearing Gucci, Honoree Judy Baca, and Gucci Creative Director Sabato De Sarno attend the 2023 LACMA Art+Film Gala, Presented By Gucci at Los Angeles County Museum of Art on November 04, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for LACMA)

Cover: LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 04: Honoree Judy Baca speaks onstage during the 2023 LACMA Art+Film Gala, Presented By Gucci at Los Angeles County Museum of Art on November 04, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Kovac/Getty Images for LACMA)