The Ely Center of Contemporary Art is turning 10!!
The Ely Center is 10!
Help us celebrate with the 10th Anniversary Benefit Gala
April 26th, 5-8pm @ CitySeed 162 James Street, New Haven, CT
We're celebrating by hosting our first Gala Benefit on April 26! Please join us for a live art auction, hosted by Guy Bennett and a silent Auction of selected and donated works. Bid on works by local artists while enjoying drinks and hors d'oeuvres, live music, a photo-booth, in CitySeed's new location.
Put on your festive, sparkling, and metallic attire and come celebrate with us!
Each ticket includes the After Party from 8-10pm.
Highlight from the Live Auction selections will include works by Anni Albers, Josef Albers, Ken Grimes, Roberto Lugo, Mario Moore, Mark Mulroney, Clara Nartey, Kim Weston and a Philadelphia Cultural Getaway weekend (curator led private tours, studio visits) with accommodations.
Live Auction will begin promptly at 7pm.
Silent Auction features works by Faustin Adeniran, Scott Azevedo, Hayne Bayless, Joan Fitzsimmons, Brian Kaspr, Adam Niklewicz and MANY MORE!
Events will include a live Steel Band, aluminum origami demo Workshop with Sok Song, and a Photo-booth from Statement Sets with a rack of festive metallic wears.
Gala Tickets before April 1 is $85, after April 1 $125. ($35 of the Early bird price ticket is tax deductible and $75 of the full price ticket is tax deductible.)
Young Artist Ticket price $50 ( 35 and younger), after April 1 $85. Includes the After Party. $35 of the Early bird price ticket is tax deductible and $75 of the full price ticket is tax deductible.)
AFTER PARTY: Come join us for the Gala Benefit After Party!!!! Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door. 8-10pm The celebration will continue with dancing, dessert and drinks. Festive metallic and dazzling attire encourage. Hosted by John O'Donnell artist/professor and founder of Weird Music Night!
Gala Committee : Helen Kauder, Emily Weiskopf, Aimée Burg, Deborah Hesse, Anna Bresnick, Annie Stutzman, Paul Clabby, Tamiko Collier, Colleen Coleman.