You can often measure a city’s art scene by the number of parties, galas, and other hoity-toity social events built around it. L.A. has never been much of an “art party” town, but lately, that seems to be changing, as art and artists become the focal point of a diverse array of events. “Changes in the art world social milieu may reflect a larger cultural shift… All the partying is great for art. It plays an important function. At the heart of great art is great social energy.”