NEW YORK.- Lauren Bacall, Candice Bergen, Joel Grey, Mike Nichols, and Diane Sawyer invite you to attend: The Affordable Art Fair, New York - Private Preview to benefit FRIENDS IN DEED on Wednesday, October 29, 2003, 6-9pm at Pier 92 at 52 nd Street & 12th Avenue, New York City - Featuring Contemporary Art Under $5,000. To order tickets: Call 1-800-996-5433 or visit http://www.friendsindeed.org.
Proceeds from the benefit will support Friends In Deed, a New York non-profit organization that supports anyone with a life-threatening illness, their family, friends, and caregivers, and those living with grief, loss, and other critical life challenges (http://www.friendsindeed.org). According to Mike Nichols, Chairman of the Board of Friends In Deed "We are proud to be chosen as the beneficiary for this years private preview benefit and to connect with a new audience of collectors, galleries and artists".
The Affordable Art Fair features original contemporary art under $5,000 from more than 120 U.S. and European galleries. AAF NYC provides a platform for the seasoned collector, art novice, interior designer, family, or young professional to discover and buy original art works represented by distinguished and emerging galleries. With a relaxed approach and affordable prices, AAF NYC creates an exciting and accessible venue in which art buyers can purchase quality contemporary paintings, drawings, sculptures, and prints. AAF NYC will open to the public October 29 through November 2, 2003.