Lighting Auction Event at Historic R.M. Schindler Home

MAK Center for Art and Architecture will hold its Glow Up Benefit & Lighting Auction next month in Los Angeles.

The MAK Center for Art and Architecture is pleased to announce the Glow Up Benefit & Lighting Auction, held over two evenings celebrating architecture, design, food, and community at the Fitzpatrick-Leland House, one of the three R.M. Schindler-designed sites.

Built in 1936 and perched along the hillside between Laurel Canyon and Mulholland Drive, the Fitzpatrick-Leland House is among Los Angeles’ major significant works of modern architecture and one of the few speculative houses by R.M. Schindler.

Celebrating the first phase of a broader revitalization effort, the Glow Up event offers a glimpse of the Fitzpatrick-Leland House’s future as a place for research, cultural exchange, culinary programs, and public engagement. The revitalization includes critical preservation work and accessibility upgrades, alongside a newly renovated kitchen that will support expanded culinary and cultural programming.

Over two evenings, guests will experience a special culinary program centered on the newly renovated kitchen, alongside an artful lighting auction, bringing together supporters to celebrate a bright new chapter for the Fitzpatrick-Leland House in its 90^th anniversary year.

On Friday, September 25, guests are invited to an intimate evening featuring a special seated dinner alongside an exclusive preview of the lighting auction.

On Saturday, September 26, the MAK Center will welcome a broader community of supporters for a cocktail reception and curated auction of collectible lighting by leading designers.

Lighting auction

The Glow Up MAK Center Benefit & Lighting Auction design sponsors have contributed to the curated auction of artful lighting, illuminating both the future of the Fitzpatrick-Leland House and the MAK Center’s work across our three Schindler-designed sites.

The auction includes designs by &Tradition, alm Project, Atelier Purcell, Bennet Schlesinger, Bocci, Chroma, DWR, Eichholtz California, Entler Studio, Jamie Bush + Co, Lindsey Adelman, Magni Kalman, Marta, Peter Shire Studio, Rachel Shillander, RAD Furniture, Ravenhill Studio, Rewire Gallery, Studio Ahead, Tyler Dean Larson, Woods + Dangaran, Montes, among other firms.

All proceeds support the MAK Center’s exhibitions, residency programs, and year-round public events that advance experimental intersections of art and architecture, ensuring that Schindler’s pioneering spirit continues to shape Los Angeles and its cultural future.

A host committee of architects, designers, and cultural patrons will steward both evenings, with Spencer Velasquez and Taylor Robitaille acting as honorary chairs. The host committee in formation includes Brian Butterfield, Marc Covitz, Frank Escher, Ilana Gafni, Blake Greenbaum, Daria Greenbaum, Betsy Greenberg, Ravi GuneWardena, Randall S. Kroszner, Tyler Dean Larson, Andrea Lenardin Madden, Louis Magnano, Andy Meyers, David L. Nelson, Kali Nikitas, Steve NyBlom, Mehran Taslimi, Laila Taslimi, Severine Tatangelo.

Partners

Visionary partner — Fisher & Paykel

Sensorial partner — Aesop, contributing atmospheric details to the experience

Additional partners — andSons Chocolates, Aplós, and The Haus Plant.

Sound — Cometa

Culinary & hospitality partner — Stir Crazy

Communications partner — Roxie PR

When and where

Friday, September 25 | Seated dinner & auction preview 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Saturday, September 26 | Cocktail reception & auction 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

MAK Center for Art and Architecture at the Fitzpatrick-Leland House (location details provided to confirmed guests).

Tickets are available exclusively online here.

September 25 | Seated Dinner & Auction Preview: $2,000

September 26 | Cocktail Reception & Auction: $750

September 25 & 26 Bundle: $2,500

Attendance is limited; early purchase is strongly encouraged.