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Tribeca Ball

By Claire Cushman (MFA 2015)
Prince Charming and Blue Deer

“The school is a modern fairy tale where dreams are coming true,” said New York Academy of Art President David Kratz, at the 21st annual Tribeca Ball. “And I’ve always wanted to say ‘Welcome to my castle.’”
Sarah Novio, MFA 2015, in her studio

On Monday April 13th, the New York Academy of Art welcomed guests to 111 Franklin for a “Once Upon a Time” themed ball, sponsored for the fifth year in a row by Van Cleef and Arpels. The building was transformed into an enchanted forest, housing unicorns, deer, and royal blue fern cut-outs. Models showcased VC&A jewellery, performers paraded around the building on stilts, and musicians filled the air with song. Guests, including Mary Kate Olsen, Brooke Shields, and Parker Posey, (to name just a few) filled the building, sporting glamorous dresses, crisp suits, and some incredibly lofty heels.

Final touches before the ball


Tribeca Ball celebrates the Academy’s emerging artists, and proceeds from the evening go to the school’s scholarships and public programming. During the cocktail portion of the evening, guests are given maps with studio locations so that they can visit Academy artists in their studios. As students, we welcome the opportunity to finally showcase our work, after hibernating in our studios for the winter months. Academy alumni and faculty work is also displayed. 



Esteban Ocampo-Giraldo, MFA 2015, in his studio


This year, the Academy honored Peter M. Brant, the publishing magnate and art collector. During the dinner portion of the evening, held in Wilkinson Hall, Mr. Brant was introduced by Bob Colacello, who worked with Andy Warhol at Brant’s Interview Magazine. Brant expressed his passion for art and the art world, and recounted the impact Warhol had made upon him:
“Andy really taught me beauty was everywhere, and that stayed with me my whole life.” 

Alonsa Guevara Aliaga’s (MFA 2014, Fellow 2015) studio
Academy Alumni in the Print Shop


Chargaux



Photo Credit Margarita Corporan.

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Artist-in-Residence Programs at Carrara, Mexico, & Giverny

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Artist in Residence Program in Carrara
During the summer of 2014 Joshua Henderson (MFA 2015) and Heena Kim (MFA 2014) participated in the Carrara Merit Award Artist-in-Residence Program located in Carrara, Italy. The Carrara Merit Award Residency has been made possible by ABC STONE and the Oriano Galloni Foundation, with support from ABC Stone founder Jonathan Tibett and artists Oriano Galloni and Stephen Shaheen.

Artist in Residence Program in Mexico
Eric Pedersen (MFA 2015) participated in the Belle Artes Residency Artist-in-Residence Program in Mexico City, Mexico in the summers of 2014. The Bellas Artes Residency is made possible by the generous support of Stephen Henderson and James LaForce.

 

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Artist in Residence Program in Giverny
During the summer of 2014 Elisabeth McBrien (MFA 2014), Max Perkins (MFA 2015), Nava Gidanian-Kagan (MFA 2015) and Nicholas Gebhart (MFA 2015) participated in a two-week Artist-in-Residence Program at the Terra Foundation for American Art-Europe. The foundation is located in the village of Giverny, France, next to Monet’s house and gardens. Each Giverny residency recipient also received an additional travel stipend from the Jason Talley (MFA 2008) Scholarship Fund. The Academy’s Giverny Residency Program is made possible by the New York Academy Travel Fund, the Villore Foundation.