Nicole Kidman Makes LACMA Gala Debut in Chanel at 15th Art+Film Fundraiser

Q: Beyond the dazzling vintage couture, how much did the 2026 LACMA Gala actually raise to fuel the future of Los Angeles arts?

LACMA had not publicly announced a final fundraising total for the 2026 Art+Film Gala in the materials available immediately after the event. What is clear is the gala’s purpose and benchmark. The Nov. 7 fundraiser supports the museum’s exhibitions, acquisitions, educational initiatives and film programming, with Gucci as presenting sponsor and Audi providing support. The 2025 edition, which honored Ryan Coogler and Mary Corse, set a record by raising about $6.5 million, so that is the most relevant comparison point for judging the 2026 event’s financial impact. In other words, beyond the red-carpet spectacle, the 2026 gala was designed to channel money into LACMA’s core cultural work and its film-related programming, but no verified figure appears to have been released yet. Until LACMA issues an official post-gala total, any number attached to the 2026 event would be speculative. So the best available answer is that the amount remains undisclosed for now, while last year’s record was roughly $6.5 million.

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Nicole Kidman made her first appearance at LACMA's Art+Film Gala, arriving in a voluminous Chanel look from Matthieu Blazy's Spring/Summer 2027 collection.
The taupe-and-cream dress paired a long-sleeve corset bodice with a layered high-low tulle skirt, and Kidman posed at Chris Burden's Urban Light installation before heading inside.
The Los Angeles fundraiser honored painter Vija Celmins and Dune director Denis Villeneuve, with Blackpink's Rosé performing during the evening.
Leonardo DiCaprio and LACMA trustee Eva Chow co-chaired the gala for the 15th year as the museum raised support for programming that gives film a larger role in exhibitions and education.