Our NYC launch event was a terrific
success thanks to the tireless effort and generous contributions
of many, many people. We aimed to have 150 people, and had
220 instead! A great time was had by all at this lively celebration.
A photo gallery captures the evening's
vitality.
Everyone was there to support the extraordinary and valiant
artisans of Oaxaca in one way or another. Donating art work
and other fantastic Oaxacan treats for our silent auction,
bidding vigorously, setting up, bringing friends, checking
them in, creating inviting promotional materials - to name
a few. Most remarkably, special treasures were donated by
Oaxacan artisans who, moved by FOFA's effort to help, gave
pieces of folk art to raise funds for their less fortunate
friends.
Creative and delectable botanas were catered by Chef Aaron
Sanchez of the TV Food Network, and superb cocktails were
prepared by Marissa Sanchez of Paladar restaurant with the
spirits donated by a generous group of vendors. Our venue,
"205," in the heart of the vibrant Lower East Side (donated
by David Schlachet and Guy Jacobsen) was the perfect place
to celebrate the art and artisans of Oaxaca.
WE THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR
CONTRIBUTIONS
AND THE SPIRIT IN WHICH YOU GAVE THEM!
Friends of Oaxacan
Folk Art (FOFA) wishes to extend its sincerest thanks
to:
DONATIONS OF VENUE & GASTRONOMIC TREATS
David Schlachet, Lara Prychodko, and Guy Jacobson
for generously offering their bar "205"
Aaron S·nchez, Chef of Centrico and Paladar Restaurants
DONATIONS OF HELP
Alex O. Bleecker, silent auction narrator
Andy Kelly, manager of "205"
Otto Piron, event photographer
DONATIONS OF SPIRITS
Tom Clare and Alex Villegas, Ivan Ruiz Selections
Ron Cooper, Mezcal Del Maguey
Christina Della Cioppa, Christiana Spirits, Inc.
Elizabeth Lannen, Skyy Spirits, A Gruppo Campari Company
Doug Ledwitz, Southernwine and Spirits
DONATIONS OF SILENT AUCTION ITEMS
Niels D. Andersen and Monica Pressley
Jacobo and María Angeles Ojeda, woodcarvers, San
Martín Tilcajete
Shepard Barbash and Vicki Ragan, authors
Mary Bartos of Pan America Phoenix, NYC
Harvey and Debbie Bezahler
Bowery Kitchen in Chelsea Market, NYC
Diana Cohn, author
Deborah Colburn, Nomad Gallery, Cambridge, MA
Denis Defibaugh, photographer and Ward S. Albro, author
Marielena Granger, alternative healer, NYC
Joyce Grossbard
Brigitte Huet and Ivan Campant, silver artists, Etla
Sharon Isaacs, Rosa Mexicano, NYC
Estate of Marlene Kurtz
Dina Leor of La Sirena, NYC
Zarela Martínez, Zarela's, NYC
Chef Julian Medina, Toloache Restaurant, NYC
Rick Pacheco, Zócalo Restaurant, NYC Deborah and
David Paley
Susan and Dick Pasternak
Arden, Chuck, Chloe and Anya Rothstein
Ivan Ruiz Selections
Isaac Vásquez, Weaver, Teotitlán del Valle,
Oaxaca
Cynthia Weill, author
Jeanette Winter, author
Julia Zagar of the Eyes Gallery, Philadelphia
Ruth Zealand
See photos
Remarks by Arden Rothstein,
FOFA's president
