The 11th Art and Olfaction Awards return to our hometown of Los Angeles. Join us to celebrate the finalists, and applaud the winners.
The 11th Art and Olfaction Awards
Ether: Exhibition Preview and Artist Conversation
Join us for an exhibition preview for Ether: Aromatic Mythologies, presenting thirteen artists working at the intersection of mythology, storytelling, art, and scent. (in person)
Scent Fair LA: Preview Party
Join us for the special preview party celebrating Scent Fair LA and be among the first to experience the various offerings at the fair, including a more intimate shopping experience, open bar, and music!
Unveiling the Essence: Welcome Reception
As our kick-off to Scent Week 2025, the Institute for Art and Olfaction is honored to welcome our guests to IAO Gallery with an exhibition exploring the perfume formula as a cultural and aesthetic artifact. Join us for a welcome reception, at IAO Gallery, with California botanicals provided by Tomorrow.
A Trio of Olfactory Modalities
This sensory trio of vignettes features three acts: from a fragrant lecture on architectural aura, a surrealist scent-tagged auction of priceless goods, to a cake-piped pas de deux on a frosted human body in motion. With Halston Bruce, Hannah Marie Marcus, Kelly Delany and Meg Paradowski
Unveiling the Essence: A Journey into Perfumery Formulas
This exhibition aims to showcase perfume formulas as cultural and aesthetic artifacts. Join us for an exhibition walk-through and talk led by co-curators Professor Urs Stäheli and IAO founder Saskia Wilson-Brown.
The Art and Olfaction Awards: Finalist Announcement
We welcome our friends to the IAO as we announce the finalists for the 11th Art and Olfaction Awards.
Open Sessions: First Timers Only
For first time visitors to the IAO, our open sessions present a guided introduction to working with scent – with hands-on blending time!
Open Sessions: Returning Students Only (in person)
Join your fellow perfumers and blend in community with plenty of aromatic materials to discover. Returning students only.