Fashion icon. Celebrated designer. Acclaimed visionary.

Celebrate the glamour and elegance of Balenciaga alongside San Francisco’s fashion elite as ArtPoint hosts an opening night exhibition viewing and black-tie gala at the de Young. Say si! and indulge in decadent Spanish-influenced cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, while you dance the night away to DJ Shissla. We’ll bring together the allure... [read more]

Fashion icon. Celebrated designer. Acclaimed visionary.

Celebrate the glamour and elegance of Balenciaga alongside San Francisco’s fashion elite as ArtPoint hosts an opening night exhibition viewing and black-tie gala at the de Young. Say si! and indulge in decadent Spanish-influenced cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, while you dance the night away to DJ Shissla. We’ll bring together the allure and legacy of one of fashion’s most renowned designers with an evening befitting his distinguished career, making this an occasion not to be missed.

VIP guests will enjoy a pre-party with private exhibition tours and all-night access to an exclusive lounge serving heavy appetizers and Segura Viudas Brut Reserva.

Balenciaga and Spain examines the profound and enduring influence of Spain on the work of haute couture master Cristóbal Balenciaga. The impact of Spanish culture, history, and traditions is explored through recurring themes in Balenciaga’s oeuvre, organized in the exhibition into six sections: Spanish Art, Regional Dress, the Spanish Court, Religious Life and Ceremony, the Bullfight, and Dance. Hamish Bowles, European editor at large for Vogue, serves as guest curator.

Event Information:
7:00–8:00 p.m. VIP Reception (8:00 p.m.–12:00 a.m. VIP Lounge access)
8:00 p.m.–12:00 a.m. Main Event
de Young

Attire:
Black tie, Bullfight or Spanish Court

Honorary Fashion Committee:
Naomi Campbell
Bacca de Silva
Linda Evangelista
Marc Jacobs
Michael Kors
Issac Mizrahi
Zac Posen
Santino Rice
Anna Sui

Advance Tickets:
ArtPoint Member Advance Tickets: $70 / VIP $100
Non-Member Advance Tickets: $90 / VIP $130

Tickets Purchased at the Door (if available):
ArtPoint Member tickets at the door: $80 / VIP $110 (with valid member ID)
Non-Member tickets at the door: $100 / VIP $145

Corporate/Group Discount:
ArtPoint is offering 10% off ten tickets (not available for day-of purchase)
Main Event: $810 / VIP: $1170

Event Chairs:
Kelly Hochman and Julie Yarbrough

ArtPoint gratefully acknowledges:
Absolut Vodka
Blueprint Studios
DJ Shissla
E. &J. Gallo
FIJI Water
Gilt City
Got Light?
Junior League of San Francisco
Marin French Cheese
Martín Códax
Pernod Absinthe
Pop Chips
Segura Viudas
Tapeña
The A-List
Union Street Catering
Vivanista
Wines from Spain

Please note: No one under the age of 21 will be admitted. All sales are final; tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Photo Credit: Cristóbal Balenciaga, detail of cocktail dress of fuchsia silk shantung and black lace with black silk satin ribbons, summer 1966. Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, the Eleanor Christensen de Guigne Collection (Mrs. Christian de Guigne III), gift of Ronna and Eric Hoffman