Youngarts Gala raises over $1.2 million in Mets with star-studded roster

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Youngarts Gala raises over .2 million in Mets with star-studded roster

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It was a sure sign when the outstanding figures of cultural, creative and charity in New York and beyond landed at the Yangmen Temple Museum at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. This year's host is an actress Katerina McCrimmonHer Fanny Brice transfer has been widely praised on a national tour Funny girl (Entertainment Weekly calls her “the next greatest star”) and is perfectly executed at night RaúlàvilaMet Gala and Academy Award designers. For this version, àvila draws inspiration from photographers Jordan Tiberioatmospheric images and floral patterns, full of elegant, playful atmosphere.

As always, Monday’s guest list is like a figure from art and philanthropy. This year's honorary chair includes dancers Misty valley wheelpainter and film producer Titus Kaphar and Agnes Gundwho doesn't need an introduction. They join the celebration co-chair Sarah Arison,,,,, Thomas William,,,,, Gillian Hearst,,,,, Michi Jigarjian,,,,, Sandra Tamer and Tony TamerHe welcomed more than 250 attendees to an elegant cocktail party and quickly transformed into a celebration of talent that spanned dance, poetry, music and songs, eventually raising more than $1.2 million in support to support Youngarts’ mission.

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Under guidance gossip Girl' Zuzanna Szadkowskithe past Youngante winners share their talents: Sydney Burtis Jazz pianist takes kick to the stage Isaac Harlan Playing and actress Liisi LaFontaine Singing, etc.

Famous attendees include legend Mikhail Baryshnikovchoreographer and director Bill T. Jonescurator Jasmine Wahi and Jeanne Greenberg Rohatynactress Katerina McCrimmon and Nicole Ari Parker and many visual artists, including Sarah Sze,,,,, Taryn Simon,,,,, Derek Fordjour,,,,, Camille Henrot,,,,, Glenn Ligon,,,,, Kawsthis Brother Haas and Kennedy Yanko. MOMA PS1 director was also found in the crowd Connie Butlerdirector of MOMA Christoph CherixDirector of Massachusetts MOCA Kristy EdmundsDirector Harlem's Studio Museum Thelma GoldenCEO of Aspen Art Gallery Nicola Leesformer MOMA director Glenn LowryDirector of Brooklyn Museum Anne Pasternak There are many more. It can be said that museum leaders, as well as philanthropists and cultural leaders are well represented. Komal Shah,,,,, Jody Arnhold,,,,, Paul Arnhold,,,,, Wes Gordon,,,,, Ed Bath and Sasha bass,,,,, Allison Berg,,,,, Marie-Josée Kravis,,,,, Dasha Zhukova Niarchos and Stavros Niarchos,,,,, Debi Wisch and Clara Wu Tsai.