Swann Auction Galleries
Thursday, June 11, 2015 at 6 to 9 pm
PROOF: Media for Social Justice will host its 5th Annual Benefit Auction at Swann Auction Galleries on Thursday, June 11 from 6 to 9 pm.
Past fundraisers have featured works by notable photographers including Martin Schoeller, Malick Sidibe, Mark Seliger, Joyce Tennyson, and Andrew Moore. This year, we are proud to announce the auction of works by distinguished artists including Rick Finkelstein, Franck Bohbot, Eli Reed, Bill Jacobson, Barbara Bordnick, Harvey Stein, and Ruven Afanador.
PROOF is dedicated to using visual storytelling to highlight human rights abuses and promote peacebuilding. We take an innovative approach to creating educational and training programs, along with multi-media exhibitions that inform and invite dialogue about human rights abuses worldwide. Locally and globally, PROOF has influenced policy, assisted research, and promoted social justice. PROOF has past partnered with organizations such as the United Nations, Yale University, the International Criminal Court, Amnesty International, United States Institute of Peace and the American Bar Association.
Our event will feature a live and silent auction, signature cocktails by Hudson Whiskey, crisp wine and bubbly from Barefoot, hors d'oeuvres by Special Attention Catering, and live jazz by Greasers Tri.0
Early bidding will be launched at Paddle 8 on May 27th.
Join us on June 11 at Swann Auction Galleries, 104 East 25th Street, NYC.
Tickets are $50, and can be ordered at Ticketbud or purchased at the door for $60.
Contact Debra Driscoll at 917-545-3439 or info@proof.org.
Thank you to our sponsors:
Artnet; Barefoot Wines and Bubbly; Brilliant Graphics; Hudson Whiskey; Photograph Magazine; Swann Auction Galleries
PROOF: Media for Social Justice is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.