Overview

• The 2025 Brooklyn Artists Ball, held on April 29, was co-hosted by Dior at the Brooklyn Museum and marked its 14th year as a premier arts fundraiser.
• Ford Foundation president Darren Walker was celebrated for his dedication to philanthropy, social justice, and support for the arts.
• Kerry Washington, wearing a sheer black Dior dress from the 2025 cruise collection, headlined the celebrity guest list alongside Emma Roberts, Swizz Beatz, and Alexandra Daddario.
• The event raised critical funds to maintain free public access to the Brooklyn Museum, emphasizing the importance of cultural institutions in fostering shared humanity.
• The evening concluded with a lively after-party DJ’d by Swizz Beatz, following a dinner in the museum’s central atrium.