MASTERS OF CEREMONIES David Ushery, Anchor, NBC 4 New York and HSA Student Hosts BENEFIT COMMITTEE Rhonda Mims Gabriella E. Morris Alexander Smalls HONORARY COMMITTEE Angela Bassett Audra McDonald Phylicia Rashad Gloria Steinem Courtney B. Vance George C. Wolfe CHARITY AUCTIONEER CK Swett Photo: Dorothy Maynor, HSA Founder (1910-1996)
CO-CHAIRS STEPHEN & EMILY USHER JANICE SAVIN WILLIAMS & CHRISTOPHER J. WILLIAMS RONA SEBASTIAN & THE HERB ALPERT FOUNDATION cordially invite you to HONOREES JESSYE NORMAN DOROTHY MAYNOR AWARD CICELY TYSON BETTY ALLEN LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD ALICIA KEYS & TERRIA JOSEPH VISIONARY ARTIST AWARD KEHINDE WILEY VISIONARY ARTIST AWARD HON. KEITH L.T. WRIGHT CIVIC AWARD STEINWAY & SONS CORPORATE AWARD Michael Sweeney, CEO Accepted by John Paulson, Chairman MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2015 6:00PM Reception 7:00PM Dinner, Performance, and Dancing THE GRAND BALLROOM AT THE PLAZA Fifth Avenue at 59th Street New York City
A FUTURE IN THE ARTS BEGINS HERE JOIN Harlem School of the Arts for one spectacular night at The Plaza CELEBRATE the first 50 years of this beloved New York City institution HONOR those who inspire us with their passion to support the arts DELIGHT in the talent of HSA students past and present, and BELIEVE in our vision for the future of the arts! Together we can enrich thousands of lives through the arts, one child at a time! Dorothy Maynor Founder Betty Allen President Emeritus Board of Directors Charles J. Hamilton, Jr., Esq. Chairman Janice Savin Williams Vice Chair & Secretary Alton D. McDowell Treasurer Mogolodi Bond Lisa Davis Lisa Diller Michelle Fizer-Peterson Dr. Henry Jarecki Julian Johnson Christopher M. Keogh Rhonda Mims Gabriella E. Morris Luis R. Penalver David A. Picon Rona Sebastian Julie Rose Alexander Smalls Kenneth W. Taber Stephen S. Usher Lawrence S. Zilavy Eric G. Pryor President
THE HERB ALPERT CENTER 645 Saint Nicholas Avenue New York, NY 10030 SPECIAL INVITATION ENCLOSED
REPLY CARD I/We will support Harlem School of the Arts 50th Anniversary Gala Kick-Off at: LEGEND Table(s) at $50,000 each includes: Name(s) listed in Gala Journal Name or logo on screen Recognition from podium Full-page ad in Gala Journal Photo with Gala Honorees Table of 10 PRODIGY Table(s) at $25,000 each includes: Name(s) listed in Gala Journal Name or logo on screen Half-page ad in Gala Journal Table of 10 ENTHUSIAST Table(s) at $15,000 each includes: Name(s) listed in Gala Journal Name on screen at event Table of 10 DEBUT Table(s) at $12,500 each includes: Name(s) listed in Gala Journal Name or logo on screen Half-page ad placement in Gala Journal Table of 10 LEGEND Ticket(s) at $5,000 each includes: Listing in Gala Journal Name or logo on screen VIP Seat Location PRODIGY Ticket(s) at $2,500 each includes: Listing in Gala Journal Preferred Seat Location DEBUT Ticket(s) at $1,250 each includes: Listing in Gala Journal Preferred Seat Location Sponsorship Opportunities listed in Gala Journal and on screen at event: Annual Need-Based Scholarships, $5,000 Annual Merit Scholarships, $5,000
Gala Journal Journal ads include a full color logo and a 50-word message* Full-Page Ad, $5,000, 5.5 wide x 9.25 high (w/.25 bleed) Half-Page Ad, $2,500, full page, 5 wide x 3.875 high *Journal ads include a full color logo and a 50-word message. Please submit to info@dwightjohnsondesign.com. I am unable to attend, but wish to contribute $ to Harlem School of the Arts mission to enrich the lives of young people and their families through world-class training in and exposure to the visual and performing arts. Name Preferred listing on printed materials Company (as it should be listed) Contact Person (if different from name(s) for donor list) Address City State Zip Telephone Fax E-mail Payment Information Enclosed please find my check payable to Harlem School of the Arts for $ Please charge my: Amex Visa Master Card Discover I nt h ea m o u n to f $ _ Card # Exp. Date Auth. Code S i g n a t u r e _ RSVP by September 21, 2015 Mail completed form to: The Harlem School of the Arts Gala Office c/o Dwight Johnson Design, 276 Fifth Avenue, Suite 703, New York, NY 10001 Forms can also be faxed to 212-889-4622 or e-mailed to info@dwightjohnsondesign.com The per person non-deductible portion of table and ticket contributions is $250.00. For questions and additional information, please call 212-926-4100 ext 320.
The Harlem School of the Arts Gala Office c/o Dwight Johnson Design 276 Fifth Avenue, Suite 703 New York, NY 10001
BENEFIT COMMITTEE Lead Chair The Herb Alpert Foundation Co-Chairs Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP Steinway & Sons Janice Savin Williams & Christopher J. Williams Prodigy GE Asset Management Dr. Henry Jarecki Sam s Club Enthusiast Katherine G. Farley & Jerry I. Speyer Kenneth W. Taber / Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP Genius Macy s and Bloomingdale s Melanie Shugart Supporters Barnes and Noble, Inc. Barbara & Hal Baron Pamela Carlton & Charles J. Hamilton, Jr. Esq Classic Systems, Inc. C. Edward & Karen Chaplin Cox Enterprises Crystal & Company Gary Dewaal Dennis P. Duffy Theodora & Arthur Edelman Marjorie Ellenbogen EmblemHealth Barbara J. Fife / Joelson Foundation Simonne & Wayne Hewett Brian R. Landzberg Andrea Levine Richard & Ronay Menschel Eduardo G. Mestre Clarence Otis, Jr. & Jacqueline L. Bradley Michael Pratt / Scherman Foundation Thomas Russo Sidley Austin LLP Marva Smalls & Debra Lee / Viacom & Bet Networks Leonard N. Tarr / Envision Title Services Barbara & Donald Tober J. Darrell Thomas Lizzie & Jonathan M. Tisch Walton Family Foundation Xerox Foundation As of August 4, 2015