On May 13, 2024, the Dia Art Foundation hosted its spring benefit and 50th-anniversary celebration at Dia Beacon, an art museum located in New York’s Hudson Valley. The event attracted around 600 attendees and raised more than $1.5 million. Notable guests included actresses Julianne Moore, Frances McDormand, Chloë Sevigny, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, and artist and filmmaker Steve McQueen.
The benefit honored six artists: Félix González-Torres, Maren Hassinger, Mary Heilmann, Meg Webster, Steve McQueen, and Rita McBride. The event featured a viewing of new installations including "Bass" by Steve McQueen and "Arena" by Rita McBride, which earlier hosted a live performance titled “Momentum.”
The gathering also served as a platform for a diverse mix of actors, collectors, philanthropists, and art-world figures to engage and appreciate the art exhibitions. The event included a cocktail reception, a family-style lunch, and speeches by museum supporters and staff, wrapping up with a dessert reception.