The Society
of Memorial Sloan Kettering hosts The Opening Night of
TEFAF
New York Spring NEW YORK – On Wednesday, May 3rd, 2017,
The Society of Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK) will host
the inaugural Opening Night of TEFAF New York Spring –
the newest platform in the TEFAF organization – at the
Park Avenue Armory.
For 30 years, TEFAF (The European Fine Art Foundation)
has organized TEFAF Maastricht, the world's foremost
fair of art, antiques and design presented annually in
Maastricht, Netherlands.
TEFAF New York Spring, which has a focus on modern and
contemporary art & design, is recognized for championing
the finest art dealers and experts from around the
world, as well as providing the highest quality art fair
experience.
TEFAF New York Spring will bring 92 internationally acclaimed galleries
and dealers to participate in its debut edition. The
Opening Night offers The Society’s members, New York’s
most notable collectors, philanthropists and leaders in
fashion and design an exclusive and private preview of
the fair’s sensational pieces before it opens to the
public the following day on May 4th. “We are thrilled to
partner with the world’s leading art fair to host The
Opening Night for a second time,” said Lavinia Branca
Snyder, president of The Society of Memorial Sloan
Kettering. “This special evening not only brings
together the worlds of art and philanthropy, but it
actively supports the important programs and initiatives
at MSK.”
Proceeds from The Opening Night of TEFAF New York Spring
will benefit The Society’s patient care, research and
education programs at MSK. More than 2,000 high profile
guests from the fashion, art, philanthropic and design
worlds are expected to attend this highly anticipated
preview, generously sponsored by ELLE DECOR and FENDI.
“We’re delighted to welcome The Society of Memorial
Sloan Kettering as the host of The Opening Night of
TEFAF New York Spring,” said Michael Plummer, managing
co-director of TEFAF New York. “We greatly admire the
work of The Society, and are pleased to highlight this
organization on the eve a fair that also shares the
values of being inspired, passionate, and
forward-thinking.”
Event Details: Who: The Society of Memorial Sloan
Kettering What: The Opening Night of TEFAF New York
Spring When: Wednesday, May 3, 2017 Time: 5:00 p.m. –
8:00 p.m. Where: Park Avenue Armory 643 Park Avenue (at
67th Street) Event Chairs: Kelly Behun Stephanie Coleman
Emilia Fanjul Pfeifler Sara Zilkha Caryn Zucker
Sponsors: ELLE DECOR FENDI Information & Tickets: Ali
Warlich | The Society of MSK
warlicha@mskcc.org
| 212.639.7972 Website:
www.thesocietyofmskcc.org