The Olana Partnership 2013 Frederic E. Church Award
Gala was held on Thursday, May 23 at the New
York Public Library. This year’s Gala celebrated the
Extraordinary American Landscape honoring two
outstanding individuals who each are transforming the
perception of American art. Olana honored Elizabeth
Broun, The Margaret and Terry Stent Director of the
Smithsonian American Art Museum, and Stephen
Hannock, acclaimed contemporary landscape painter.
The Frederic E. Church Award (FEC Award) is a
celebration of art, landscape and culture. Musical
artist and art collector, Sting, delivered
remarks about his longtime friend, Mr. Hannock, and
presented his award. Acclaimed artist, Christo,
spoke of the contribution Ms. Broun has made to American
art, also presenting her with the award.
The
Stephen Hannock painting “Niagara Falls”, a work
of polished acrylic on sealed paper, was offered at the
Benefit Auction led by Sotheby’s Vice Chairman, David
Redden. The piece is framed in a handcrafted replica of
a 20th century period frame by Eli Wilner
and Company. Danny Meyer and Union Square
Events catered the event. The evening raised nearly
$800,000 for The Olana Partnership. There were 262
guests in attendance.
Notable attendees:
Elizabeth Broun and Stephen Hannock as
honorees. Gabrielle and Louis Bacon, James F.
Dicke II, William Lauder, and Caroline and
Tiger Williams served as the event’s co-chairs. Anna
May Feige and Belinda Kaye were Steering
Committee co-chairs.
Sting (Presenter) and Trudie
Styler, Christo (Presenter), Sara Griffen (President,
The Olana Partnership), Richard T. Sharp (Chairman,
Board of Trustees), Suzanne Vega and Paul Mills, Craig
Hatkoff, Jeff Bewkes, Walton Ford, Tony Gilroy
(screenwriter) and Susan Gilroy, Frank Kelly, Thomas
Woltz, Danny Meyer (Restaurateur) and Audrey Meyer, Liv
Rockefeller and Ken Shure, Theresa Lowry, Kathy Schenker,
Maurice Berger, Marvin Heiferman, Stephen Petronio,
Jason Rosenfeld, Duncan Christy, Mark Innerst, Wolfram
Hissen, Lucy Waletzky, Tantivy Gubelmann, Richard
Frankel, Dara Mitchell, Eli Wilner