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artcritical's 2021 holiday party moves online with Zoom event featuring mixologist and DJ

other · 2026-04-22

artcritical hosted its annual holiday party via Zoom on Saturday, January 2, 2021, from 6 PM to 8 PM EST. The virtual gathering honored writers, speakers, and staff, with mixologist Rebecca Allan presenting a signature cocktail called the Hot Critical Cosmo, requiring tequila or vodka and red juice matching the artcritical logo's color. DJ Julie Evans provided music to encourage dancing, while David Cohen engaged in conversations with selected guests. The event contrasted with traditional art magazine holiday parties, which often involve crowded, noisy environments, difficulty finding seating, missed celebrity sightings, excessive drinking, and challenging travel in inclement weather. Access details included Meeting ID 876 0247 0725 and Passcode 574243.

Key facts

  • artcritical held its annual holiday party on Zoom
  • The event occurred on Saturday, January 2, 2021, from 6 PM to 8 PM EST
  • It honored writers, speakers, and staff
  • Mixologist Rebecca Allan presented the Hot Critical Cosmo cocktail
  • DJ Julie Evans provided music for dancing
  • David Cohen schmoozed with selected guests
  • The party contrasted with traditional in-person art magazine gatherings
  • Zoom access required Meeting ID 876 0247 0725 and Passcode 574243

Entities

Artists

  • Rebecca Allan
  • David Cohen
  • Julie Evans

Institutions

  • artcritical

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