24 Years: A Retrospective Gala for Larry Wheeler, NC Museum of Art

Artists know how to throw a party! Amanda Finch, owner of Down to Earth Aerials (and accomplished aerialist performer herself), recruited, organized, and directed an amazingly talented group of acrobats, body artists, dancers, acro-yogis, opera singers, musicians, and performers to create living works of art that mirrored the collection that Larry Wheeler curated during his 24 years as Director at the NC Museum of Art. In honor of his retirement, the NCMA said “Thank You” in style. It was an “evening of spectacle: art literally coming to life, tributes to exhibitions, and galas—all with unexpected twists and culminating in the biggest disco in memory, with music curated by Larry.”

Danielle captured stills from the hair/makeup prep to the finale, and Shaun produced a short documentary of the event. The video and stills from that magical night are below: