The Mayor's Fund for NYC 25th Anniversary Gala

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What to do when Carnegie Hall and NeON Arts recommend you to The Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City to find students to paint four original canvases to present as awards to four of the most distinguished NYC philanthropists at its 25th anniversary gala at Gracie Manson? Commission rockstar student artists Rosabella Garcia, Christopher Ajayi, and Victoria Cruz, with support from School Murals director Marissa Molina and Judah Del Rio. The honorees included: Rob Speyer, Leadership in Service Award; Robin Hood, Foundation Partner Award; Kathy Wylde, Business Partner Award; and Safe Horizon, Non-profit Partner Award. They absolutely crushed the opportunity, and on June 25th they enjoyed the fruit of their labors. Congratulations, team!

Thank you The Mayor’s Fund, Mayor De Blasio, First Lady Chirlane McCray, Carnegie Hall, and NeON Arts for trusting us with this special moment.

The Mayor’s Fund 25th Anniversary Gala

 

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The gala at Gracie Mansion! This was a huge step to take for my career as an artist, especially for my age, and I was beyond honored to attend. Two wonderful musical performances, lots of gourmet appitizers and sharing that experience with my pals made it extra special! Also met the man who received my painting; a representative of Robin hood! I recorded the whole thing on a Live but I don’t know what happened to it.. But, it was amazing living it in the moment. An amazing experience, and I couldn’t have done it without @nycthrive 💕 Thank you for giving me this opportunity! I’m hoping to do even greater things soon! #mayorsfundnyc25th #gracieXthrive #graciemansion

A post shared by Rosabella G. (@twofell) on Jun 25, 2019 at 7:07pm PDT

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Had a great time today at Gracie Mansion representing @nycthrive with our artists. Their work was presented to four of the most significant donors to the Mayor’s fund for New York. Four of our best paintings will be hanging in the offices of New York’s elite! #MayorsFundNYC25thA post shared by Judah Del Rio (@judahdelrio) on Jun 25, 2019 at 5:58pm PDT