The Art of Philanthropy
MTV RE:DEFINE preview gets Dallas art enthusiasts amped up for auction gala
- Sam Saladino, Muffin Lemak, Ken DowningPhoto by Jenifer McNeil Baker
- Joyce Goss, Kenny GossPhoto by Jenifer McNeil Baker
- Milicent Johnnie, Quinn FowlerPhoto by Jenifer McNeil Baker
- The exhibition hall at Dallas Contemporary is open now through April 2.Photo by Jenifer McNeil Baker
- Select VIPs were invited to check out the upcoming MTV RE:DEFINE exhibition hall.Photo by Jenifer McNeil Baker
- Christen Wilson, Alex IsraelPhoto by Jenifer McNeil Baker
- David Nichols, Terri ProvencalPhoto by Jenifer McNeil Baker
- Doug Straubmueller, Susie Straubmueller, Alfonso Montiel, Abi Ferin, Jason ZieglerPhoto by Jenifer McNeil Baker
- James Cope, Derek WilsonPhoto by Jenifer McNeil Baker
- Jimm Gragg, Sue GraggPhoto by Jenifer McNeil Baker
- The MTV RE:DEFINE auction features works from 100 established and emerging artists.Photo by Jenifer McNeil Baker
- Mike Masters, Peter Doroshenko, Kenny GossPhoto by Jenifer McNeil Baker
- Anna Smith, Karen WeinerPhoto by Jenifer McNeil Baker
A preview party at Dallas Contemporary gave VIPs a sneak peek at what's coming up for auction at the MTV RE:DEFINE fundraising gala. The highly anticipated event showcases a mix of works from established and emerging artists curated by The Future Tense and Peter Doroshenko in collaboration with the Goss-Michael Foundation.
Co-chairs Kenny Goss and Joyce Goss welcomed attendees — including Sam Saladino, Ken Downing, Muffin Lemak, Christen and Derek Wilson, Sue and Jim Gragg, and Alex Israel — who shared some drinks and a few stories as they perused pieces by artists such as Jason Willaford, Nathan Mabry, James Lumsden, Nicholas Lobo, Neil Raitt, Casey Reas and more.
MTV RE:DEFINE, set for April 4, benefits the MTV Staying Alive Foundation and Dallas Contemporary. Returning to Dallas for a third year, this year's party boasts a rock 'n' roll theme curated by Richard Phillips and special guest Jerry Hall. Tickets can be purchased online.