Notable names in the design, art and philanthropic fields gather to support East Side House Settlement

New York, New York – (January 2016) - On Thursday, January 28, East Side House Settlement (www.eastsidehouse.org) will host the annual Young Collectors Night at the Winter Antiques Show, held at the Park Avenue Armory from 7-9 p.m. With more than 700 young philanthropists, new collectors, interior designers and art and antiques enthusiasts in attendance, Young Collectors Night is a lively and extravagant event complete with a private perusing of fine art items. Proceeds from the event will benefit East Side House Settlement, a leading social services agency that provides quality education and technology training for students in South Bronx and surrounding communities. The evening is co-chaired by Sam P.C. Dangremond, Lucinda Ballard May, Emily McLellan and Jeffrey Caldwell with Courtney Booth Christensen and Stephanie Clark serving as co-chairs emeriti.

“Bringing together a budding generation of dedicated supporters to the arts is precisely what Young Collectors Night is all about,” said Executive Director of East Side House Settlement, John Sanchez. “We want to celebrate and thank the design enthusiasts that support our mission to create opportunities for families of the South Bronx and the fundamental work we do.”

Young Collectors Night will once again host the Interior Design Committee, led by Chairwoman Wendy Goodman, Design Editor of New York magazine. This prestigious group brings together more than 70 of the country’s most illustrious interior designers, including Nate Berkus, Mariette Gomez, Miles Redd, Shawn Henderson and many more.

“Every year I’m so thrilled to see the interest for time-honored art and design by this exciting crowd,” said Goodman. “The dedication and talent brought to Young Collectors Night is cricuial in continued support for East Side House Settlement.”

This year, Young Collectors Night features sponsorship from Benjamin Moore, Brooks Brothers, Cosentino and New York magazine.

Young Collectors Night will include cocktails and hors d’oeuvres and an opportunity for guests to meet the Interior Design Committee. Proceeds will support East Side House Settlement’s highly successful college preparation programs, which are crucial in promoting education and employment for the residents of the South Bronx and surrounding communities.

For more information on this year’s Young Collectors Night at the Winter Antiques Show please click here.

Event Details:

Who:                    East Side House Settlement

What:                   The Winter Antiques Show Young Collectors Night

When:                  Thursday, January 28, 2016

                             7:00 – 9:00 PM

Where:                 Park Avenue Armory

                             643 Park Avenue

                             (between 66th & 67th Street)

Tickets: http://winterantiquesshow.com/visit/#young_collectors_night

$175 per person in advance and $200 per person at the door, subject to availability.

YCN Interior Design Committee: Kathy Abbott, Ghiora Aharoni, Decor Aid, Lizzie Bailey, Penny Drue Baird, Alan Barlis, Kelly Behun Studio, Sara Bengur, Nate Berkus, Sawyer|Berson, Frank de Biasi, Laura Blanco, Alessandra Branca, Muriel Brandolini, Geoffrey N. Brandfield, Chip Brian, Jon Call, Paula Caravelli, Janine Carendi, Jesse Carrier & Mara Miller, Clive Christian, Mark Cunningham, Michael R. Davis Architects & Interiors, John Douglas Eason & Damon Crain, Paris Forino Interior Design, Steven Gambrel, Jill Goldberg Hudson Interior Designs, Jennifer Garrigues Interior Design, Sara Gilbane Interiors, Mariette & Brooke Gomez, Caroline Grant & Dolores Suarez, Ellen Hamilton, Alexa Hampton, Lindsey Coral Harper Interior Design, Shawn Henderson, Henhurst Interiors, Henry & Co Design, Phyllis Trevor Higgerson, Thomas Jayne, Sean C Juenja & Markus W. Weber, Charlie Kaplan, Keita Turner Design, Celerie Kemble, Monica Rich Kosann & Rod Kosann, Cullman & Kravis, Inc., Laura Krey, Todd Klein, Amy Lau Design, Michael J. Lee, Molly Luetkemeyer, Katie Lydon, M. Design Interiors, Inc., Bella Mancini, Elks Manfredi Architects, Alexandra Pappas & Tatyana Miron, PAULA + MARTHA, Drew McGukin Interiors, Patrick Mele, Richard Mishaan, Phillip Mitchell Design, Inc., Juan Montoya, Mac Murray AREA Interior Design, Ryan Nessing of Nessing Design, NIBA Collections, Benjamin Noriega-Ortiz & Steven Wine, Donna Paul, Russell Piccione, Jennifer Post, Miles Redd, Suzanne Rhienstein, Katie Ridder Inc., Rockwell Group, Gillian Rose, Lauren Rottet, Scott Sanders, Debare Saunders & Ronald Mayne, Jacqueline Sirianni, Joyce Sitterly, Joshua Smith, Michael Patrick Smyth, Andrew Suvalsky, Roric Tobin, George Venson, Wagner Van Dam Design & Decoration, West Chin Architect PLLC, Hank White of HMWhite, Robin Wilson Home, Jenny Wolf, Stephanie Woodmansee & Elle Clymer & WORKac.

About East Side House Settlement: Celebrating 125 years of community-based service in 2016, East Side House Settlement was founded in 1891 to help immigrants and lower-income families on the East Side of Manhattan. In 1962, it moved to the South Bronx where it serves 8,000 residents annually within one of America’s poorest congressional districts, the Mott Haven neighborhood of the South Bronx. Among the initiatives that focus on educational attainment as the gateway out of poverty is the innovative and highly acclaimed Mott Haven Village Preparatory School. For more information, please visit eastsidehouse.org.

About Benjamin Moore:

Founded in 1883, Benjamin Moore is North America’s favorite paint, color and coatings brand. A leading manufacturer of premium quality residential and commercial coatings, Benjamin Moore maintains a relentless commitment to innovation and sustainable manufacturing practices. The portfolio spans the brand’s flagship paint lines including Aura, Regal Select, ben as well as the most environmentally friendly premium paint in the marketplace today, Natura. Benjamin Moore is renowned for its expansive color portfolio, offering consumers and designers more than 3,500 colors. Benjamin Moore paints are available exclusively from its more than 5,000 locally owned and operated paint and decorating retailers.

About Brooks Brothers

As America's oldest retailer, Brooks Brothers has long been a fashion innovator. Established in New York City in 1818, Brooks Brothers was the first to offer ready-to-wear clothing and has continued throughout history with iconic product introductions including: seersucker, madras, the non-iron shirt and the original button-down collar. Nearly two centuries later, Brooks Brothers is proud to uphold the same traditions and values and to be the destination for ladies and gentlemen from every generation. Since its founding 195 years ago in New York, Brooks Brothers has become a legendary international brand while maintaining a steadfast commitment to exceptional service, quality, style and value. www.brooksbrothers.com.

About Cosentino Group

Cosentino Group, headquartered in Almeria, Spain, is a global, family-owned company that produces and distributes high value innovative surfaces for architecture and design. As a leading company, Cosentino imagines and anticipates together with its customers and partners unique design solutions that offer value and inspiration to people’s lives. With distribution in more than 80 countries, Cosentino pioneers brands that are leaders in their respective segments such as Silestone®, Dekton® and Sensa by Cosentino®. The company bases its development on international expansion and an innovative research and development program. Cosentino operates with respect for the environment and sustainability, high levels of health & safety standards, an ongoing corporate commitment to its local communities, education and equality.

About New York Media LLC: New York Media LLC is the parent company of the ground-breaking weekly New York magazine; the up-to-the-minute news and service website nymag.com; the Grub Street network of food blogs; the entertainment and culture news site Vulture; and the twice-yearly New York Weddings magazine.

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