Alliance of NYS Arts Organizations Fall 2008 Gala

NYS ARTS GALA EXTRAVAGANZA!

NYS Gala attendees - Manhattan Penthouse














Broadway Actor and FAB Founder, J. Styles














J. Styles, Duke Ellington's Granddaughter and Broadway Choreographer, Mercedes Ellington (sitting), and Voice Over Queen

What an event! The gala was held at the Manhattan Penthouse on 5th Avenue on November 17, 2008. The Who's Who of the Arts community attended the event to honor and celebrate the successes of the organizations that NYS Arts supports, as well as the donors and patrons that have contributed to the various foundations. There was also an auction to help raise money, more money and more money! It was truly an honor to be in the presence of well-established professionals who are at the top of their game. The fabulous honorees were Phoebe Jacobs, Executive Vice President of the Louis Armstrong Foundation, Kristin Swain, President of Corning Incorporated Foundation, Director of Corporate Contributions and Memberships, Executive Director of the Rockwell Museum of Western Art, and Barbara Cook, beloved singer of many Broadway plays.

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NYS Arts has a 33 year history as New York State's premiere service association for community based arts and cultural organizations. The organization provides professional training for arts leaders, technical assistance for arts organizations and advocacy leadership to increase public funding and advance public policy in the arts.

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