American Federation of Arts to Honor Sarah Sze with Cultural Leadership Award at Fall Gala
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The American Federation of Arts (AFA) will hold its 2012 Fall Gala & Cultural Leadership Awards on Wednesday, October 24, 2012, at the elegant Metropolitan Club in New York. This year’s honoree is renowned artist Sarah Sze.We are also very pleased to announce that Graham W.J. Beal, Director, President, and CEO of the Detroit Institute of Arts, will be joining us as a special guest. Distinguished guests will include AFA trustees, patrons, artists, and other leading members and supporters of the art and museum communities. Cocktails and a silent auction will begin at 6:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 8 and dancing and cocktails at 10. The American Federation of Arts is a nonprofit institution that organizes art exhibitions for presentation in museums around the world, publishes exhibition catalogues, and develops various educational programs. The AFA’s mission is to enrich the public’s experience of art and understanding of culture by organizing and traveling a diverse offering of exhibitions embracing all aspects of art history.
- Contact:
- Tiffany Carney, Manager of Membership and Special Events
- tcarney@afaweb.org
- 212.988.7700