benefit

Press Release

Brooklyn, NY - October 16th, 2007

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
Groundswell Community Mural Project
Art Auction Benefit Raises Funds for Public Art
 
 
Tuesday October 23rd, 7-10pm at 511 Gallery
529 West 20th St. Suite 8, NYC
 

The nonprofit organization Groundswell Community Mural Project, recently recognized in NY Daily News as one of New York's great organizations, is having its Annual Art Auction Benefit on Tuesday, October 23, 7-10 pm in Chelsea, NYC at 511 Gallery (529 West 20th St Suite 8). Tickets available at the door.


This special event will feature a silent auction of the works of more than 60 contemporary artists. Libby Bugbee, from Christie's will conduct a live auction of the works Nicole Cherubini, Eric Fischl, April Gornick, Judith Linhares, Massimo Vitalli and street artist Elbow Toe.
 
Products from sponsors such as Prada, Kenneth Cole Productions, and Jo Malone will be raffled off the night of the event. Cocktails will be sponsored by Christiania Vodka, wine by Napa Ridge Vineyards, beer by Stella Artois, water from San Pellegrino and food by Sheep Station.
 
Other sponsors of the benefit include Artforum, Art Cal, StratREALFoundation USA, Pomerantz Haudek Block Grossman & Gross LLP, Davis, Polk & Wardwell, David Goldstein & Associates, Susan Ochshorn & Marc Gross.

Groundswell is a New York-based nonprofit organization dedicated to using art as a tool for social change by bringing together professional artists, community organizations, and youth to collaboratively create public art projects in communities across the city.  Over the past 11 years, Groundswell has developed partnerships with community-based and educational institutions, serving thousands of youth and community members with whom we have worked to visually transform New York's urban landscape. 

 
 

All events proceeds of the event will benefit Groundswell's programs.

 

To RSVP or for more info:  Amy Sananman director@groundswellmural.org, phone: 718-254-9782 or 646-610-1342