Art Rocks the Bowery Hotel

An evening of art, music, and drinks provided the ideal atmosphere at Bowery Hotel for Art Rocks! The third annual benefit -- hosted by John Whitledge, Arden Wohl, and DJ Berrie -- was a late starter, and many thought it was over before it even began. But the slow build created a lounge setting that put everyone in a drinking spirit. The patrons took their time perusing art and swiping snacks early on, with easy access to the bar. After around five or six stiff ones, things started to get weird.

People came in at a slow trickle until the bar was packed, and some were dancing by themselves. The art not only rocked, but it was quickly snapped up in voracious bidding as celebrities and socialites like Liam McMullan, Olivia Palmero, David X Prutting, and Ally Hilfiger came out to support the cause—raising money and awareness for the pediatric diabetes program at the Berrie Center. Featured artwork included installations, photography, and modern pieces by top emerging talent, curated by Emmet Shine and John Cruichshank.

Photo: Patrick McMullan