What: The Whitney Museum of American Art's Gala and Studio Party

When: Monday, October 19, 2009

Cocktails 7 pm

Dinner  8 pm

Studio Party 9pm-1am

Where: Whitney Museum of American Art

Madison Avenue at 75th Street

Who: Gala Chairmen: Penelope Cruz, Donatella Versace, Liz Swig

Attire: Black Tie

Catering: Creative Edge Parties

Sponsor: Versace

Guests: The Whitney Gala is a highlight of the New York City social calendar.
Approximately 500 guests including prominent members of the art, fashion,
media, business and corporate communities will gather in celebration of the
Whitney.

About the Event: The black-tie event will begin with cocktails in the Robert J. Hurst Family Gallery followed by dinner in the 3rd Floor Gallery.
At 9pm the Studio Party, hosted by the Artists Council, begins in the Lower
Gallery, with cocktails, a DJ and dancing.

Tables are priced at $75,000, $50,000 and $25,000; individual tickets are
$7,500 and $5,000. Proceeds from the event provide support for Whitney
Museum exhibitions, education, and public programs.

About the Museum: The Whitney Museum of American Art is the home of the world’s preeminent collection of modern and contemporary American art. Founded in 1930 by Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, the institution has remained
committed to its mission of supporting living American artists. Through its
Permanent Collection, traveling exhibitions, world-renowned Biennials, and
innovative educational programs, the Whitney facilitates exploration of the
richness of American art and culture throughout the world.