On June 4th, Pasadena Art Alliance members gathered in Shari Boyer’s beautiful garden for the annual meeting, inspired this year by pollinators, gardens, and the importance of connection. There were flowers, field tables, honeyed details, and a garden full of people who continue to help ideas grows. Board members recapped the accomplishments of their pollinators (aka committees) who do the …
The Surrealist Holiday Party was held at the beautiful home of Katie High on Friday, January 23rd. And honestly, if Salvador Dali hosted a cocktail party in Pasadena, this might have been it! Guests arrived dressed to impress, while surrealist imagery was projected across the front of the house. It felt dreamy, theatrical, and just slightly unhinged in the best …
The dynamic co-chairs for the 2025 Treasure Sale were Alfrida King, Bette Cooper and Catherine Coquillard, aka ABE. Due to the Eaton fires, this year’s benefit was a large pivot. A traditional, four day event with a presale gala was felt to be too insensitive considering the devastating losses of January 2025. We thought it best to change gears from …
Wham! Pow! Bang! PAAs’ Pop Art inspired holiday bash was held in the lovely home and garden of Clare and Chris Tayback on December 12th. Members and guests dressed in their grooviest attire and socialized in the festively decorated environs. They enjoyed fizzy drinks and a trio of chili-with-all-the-fixins’. The party was a smash! Thank you to generous hosts Clare …
The Permanent Collection held its annual event at Jeannie Vaughn’s home in May. Five members – Wendy Munger, Patsy Ault, Catherine Coquillard, Judy McDonald, and Sarah Preston – joined the Permanent Collection this year, pledging to include PAA in their wills or estates. The group was honored to have Barbara T. Smith as their special guest, in conversation with Sigrid Burton. It was a …
In late April, the membership committee hosted a new member orientation in the lovely home & garden of Susan Reynolds. The potential new members along with their proposer enjoyed cheese, charcuterie, crudité and an assortment of sweets while they learned about PAA’s mission, history, benefits, grants as well as the commitments associated with membership. We are hopeful they will all …
What a party! Among the many highlights: Fascinating art by students in Fringe: From Concept to Collaboration to Creation Stunning faculty art for the highest bidders in a silent auction Captivating performance and installation by Beck + Col Delicious Filipino food from Chef Lord Maynard Llera Festive hand-made and recycled decorations throughout A packed and fun-filled venue with an incredible …
Excitement is building as we approach our annual benefit which is just around the corner on Saturday April 29th. We saw fascinating work coming out of the studios at ArtCenter, with media ranging from mixed-media photography, large-scale abstract painting, interactive sound/hyperbolic crochet and ceramic to a project exploring a small subculture group from China whose eye-catching hairstyles represent their power …
At the 2023 Grants Reception we heard repeated heartfelt appreciation from every one of the grant recipients to PAA for their award, underscoring the value of our mission. Speaker after speaker expressed that our support is essential for what they do. The diversity of this year’s projects is evident; a number of plans focus on social justice, activism, feminism, and …
Thirty-one enthusiastic PAA members gathered over two days at Julie Ward’s home to sign, stuff, seal, and stamp over 600 patron letters for our Fringe Benefit! It was an amazing effort by all involved, and it was wonderful to be together catching up and supporting the PAA. Thank you to Julie for begin such a gracious host and to all …
