COME AS YOU ART BALL

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WHO: The Appraisers Association of America (AAA), the premier national association of fine and decorative arts appraisers which includes former museum curators, auction house leaders, The Antiques Roadshow contributors, and renowned art dealers. Additional guests include Norwood members, art professionals, Young Patrons of American Friends of the Louvre and well known artists. The event is chaired by Nancy Harrison (AAA President) and Alasdair Nichol (First Vice President). Sponsors include: FREEMAN’S, ARIS Title Insurance, ASPEN, The Greene Organization and Norwood. WHAT: This major “fun”draising event is titled "Come as you art." Guests are asked to dress as their favorite work of art or artist. In addition to the fancy dress ball, there will be an open bar, festive food, fortune tellers, performers, film, dancing, a live auction, and prizes for the best costumes. As guests move through the party, they will be immersed in art, as floors are decorated and inspired by Andy Warhol’s “The Factory”, the Weimar Republic, Folies Bergére and John Singer Sargent. This celebration is a ticketed event with all proceeds going to the Appraisal Institute of America. Tickets may be purchased online at appraisersassoc.org or by calling 212.889.5404 x 11. Ticket levels are as follows: Supporter @ $250, Art Ball 7–10pm ($200 for AAA, Norwood Members) Patron @ $400, VIP Lounge Hour 6–7pm, Art Ball 7–10pm Patron Duo @ $600 VIP Lounge Hour, 6–7pm, Art Ball 7–10pm Please call for further information regarding Patron benefits. WHEN: The event will take place on Sunday, December 11, 2011. The evening begins with a VIP Reception at 6pm and the Art Ball runs from 7pm until 10pm. WHERE: The Norwood, 241 West 14th Street, New York City WHY: All proceeds benefit the Appraisal Institute of America, the educational foundation of the Appraisers Association of America, sponsoring educational programs on connoisseurship, assessment, and valuation.