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36th annual
Making a Difference Through the Arts Awards,
to be presented at the
CITYarts Spreading Light, Instilling Hope Gala.
Thursday, June 5th, 2025
6:00-9:00pm
Metropolitan Pavilion
125 W 18th St. New York, NY 10011
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HONOREES
Paula Cooper
is a legendary New York art dealer whose gallery has
been a beacon for representing the most significant
contemporary art, is also active in philanthropic support of
various national and community organizations.
Rabbi Yehuda Sarna
is the first rabbi at the Abrahamic Family House
synagogue in Abu Dhabi. He is the Executive Director of the
Bronfman Center for Jewish Student Life at New York
University and a Professor at the NYU Center for the Study
of Antisemitism.
Loay Alshareef
is an educator, linguist, scholar of history, prominent
peace activist, and social media influencer. Through a love
of languages and history, Alshareef has emerged as a
powerful voice for humanity, encouraging Arab-Israeli
reconciliation based in the UAE.
CITYarts
engages youth with professional artists in the creation of
public art, including murals and mosaics. Through this
creative process, CITYarts empowers, educates, and connects
youth and children locally and around the world to become
active participants in realizing their potential and
transforming communities.
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