2024 ACP Auction Gala and Twilight Cocktail

Join Us for an Unforgettable Evening Celebrating Photography!

On October 2, art, culture, and elegance converge at the 2024 ACP Auction Gala and Twilight Cocktail. This annual celebration unites Atlanta’s vibrant community of photographers, collectors, and arts patrons to raise funds for the Atlanta Center for Photography and toast to photography and its makers.

THE HONOREES

This year, we are thrilled to honor two extraordinary luminaries in the world of photography:

Ming Smith
Detroit-born and Harlem-based, Ming Smith is a trailblazer as the first Black woman to have work acquired by the Museum of Modern Art in New York. As a pioneering member of Kamoinge, a collective of Black photographers, she has documented Black life since the 1960s. Her work is included in the Whitney Museum of American Art, Philadelphia Museum of Art, Detroit Institute of Arts, and many others. Her exhibition, Ming Smith: Feeling the Future, is currently on view at Spelman College Museum of Fine Art.

Lucinda Weil Bunnen
A transformative figure in the South’s photography community, Lucinda Bunnen was a dedicated artist, collector, and philanthropist. Her passion for photography blossomed on a family vacation, leading to a prolific career and significant contributions to the arts community. She co-founded Nexus, now known as Atlanta Contemporary, and helped establish the photography department at the High Museum of Art with a generous gift from her collection. We honor Lucinda Bunnen in memoriam as a vital benefactor of photography in Atlanta and beyond.

THE CELEBRATION

Wednesday, October 2

On the rooftop terrace at Ponce City Market, Atlanta’s stunning skyline sets the stage for an unforgettable evening of dinner and photography.

6 PM: Dinner and Silent Auction
Savor a 3-course family-style fall feast with wine pairings, and engage in a spirited silent auction featuring limited-edition photography and exclusive experiences.

8 PM: Twilight Cocktail
Enjoy a cocktail, mingle with Atlanta's most innovative and influential artists and cultural producers, and experience the magic of twilight with captivating company.

TABLE HOSTS

Corinne Adams

Susan Anderson

Kent Kelley

Mary Stanley Studio

Brian McKinney

Hassan Smith

HOST COMMITTEE

Judy Beckett

Alex Delotch Davis

Beth Gibbs and Jill Kramer

Jamie Gordon

Jackson Fine Art

Bert and Barbara Levy

Judy and Scott Lampert

Candace McCaffery and Gregg Hinthorn

Suzanne Shaw and Daniel Biddy

Matthew and Keith Simon-Schumann

Murphy Townsend

Wolfgang Gallery

TWILIGHT COCKTAIL CO-CHAIRS

Coco Conroy

Chip Moody

Gregor Turk

Wisdom Warner

TICKETS

Gala Sponsor - $5,000

Premium table for eight (8) at dinner, silent auction, and Twilight Cocktail

Sponsor (name and logo) recognition on all printed materials and website

Ten (10) additional guest invitations for Twilight Cocktail

Table Host - $4,000

Premium table for eight (8) at dinner, silent auction, and Twilight Cocktail

Table Host recognition on all printed materials and website

Four (4) additional guest invitations for Twilight Cocktail

Host Committee - $550

One (1) ticket for dinner, silent auction, and Twilight Cocktail

Host Committee recognition on all printed materials and website

Supporter - $375

One (1) ticket for dinner, silent auction, and Twilight Cocktail

Twilight Cocktail - $50

One (1) ticket for Twilight Cocktail

For presenting or corporate sponsor opportunities, please contact lindsey@acpinfo.org