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New York, NY (January 20, 2010) – The
American Antique Show Benefit Preview Celebrates
Texas took place on January 20, at the Metropolitan
Pavilion in New York City. The host committee, made
up entirely of Texans, displayed the best of Texas
hospitality serving Texas themed food and drink
throughout the 30,000 square foot venue.
The
American Antique show is the finest antique show in
the nation and each year kicks off New York City’s
Americana Week. 41
antique dealers were featured at the
Benefit Preview, which is a fundraiser for The
American Folk Art Museum.
The
Benefit Preview’s Grand Chair was Lynda Johnson
Robb, the daughter of President Lyndon B.
Johnson.
The Texas
Chairs were Mr. and Mrs. Ronald J.
Herrmann and Jeanette
Longoria.
The New
York-Texas Honorary Chairs were Joe Armstrong,
Marie Brenner, and Fox News’ Uma Pemmaraju.
The Texas
Designer of Honor was
Sherry Hayslip.
Texas
Committee members were Mr. and Mrs. David
Hamilton, Mr. and Mrs. Ricardo Longoria,
and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Marsh.
Guests in
attendance included Martha Stewart, Mario
Buatta, Mrs. Warren Avis, twins Leigh
and Leslie Keno of The Antiques Road Show,
Alexa Hampton, Duane Hampton, Liz
Peek, Ellie Cullman Kravis, Mary McFadden,
Robin Chandler Duke, Robert and
Marjorie Hirschhorn, and Dick and
Laura Parsons.
The
American Antiques Show Benefit Preview featured
all-American objects of history, design,
imagination, and surprise. It is known for its
distinguished roster of all-American dealers who
consistently receive accolades for bringing
the "Best of America" to the show.
 About
the American Folk Art Museum:
The American Folk Art Museum is the
nation's leading organization dedicated to the field
of folk art. Each year, the museum serves more than
165,000 from across the nation, around the world,
and from all walks of life. The museum enjoys a
distinguished history of presenting high-quality,
original exhibitions and enriching education and
public programs that provide children and adults of
all ages with a better understanding and
appreciation of our nation's diverse cultural
heritage through folk art. In addition, the museum
serves as a source of scholarship in the field
through scholarly catalogs, and its website and
research library.
The American Folk Art Museum is
located at 45 West 53 Street, New York City, just
west of the MOMA.
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