Third Annual Art Auction – May 2011

On May 17th, Bronx Arts hosted its Third Annual Art Auction at 1-OAK

in conjunction with and hosted by

Swizz Beatz

with

Special Guest Performer

Estelle

The event was attended by 350 guests and raised $115,000 in support of the school’s after-school academic, arts, and enrichment programming.

Christopher Gaillard of Gurr Johns International served as Auctioneer for the evening.

We are delighted to thank the following individuals for contributing to the success of the auction:

• Swizz Beatz for his extraordinary commitment to and partnership with Bronx Arts
• Danita King and PR Noir for working tirelessly to ensure the success of the event
• The Board of Trustees and the Auction Committee
• Monique Blake
• Christopher Gaillard
• Frank McHugh and the Staff at 1-Oak
• Chef Edward Sylvia and Lauren Grimaldi of Certe
• Francoise Blanchette
• Phylicia Fant
• Karolann and Alex Rubin

Click here to see some of the pictures from the event.

Or check out a sampling of some of the press coverage from the evening:

http://www.mtv.com/videos/interview/654900/swizz-beatz-promotes-arts-education-in-nyc.jhtml

http://rapradar.com/2011/05/18/swizz-beatz-x-estelle-art-auction-performance/

http://www.yk2daily.net/2011/05/18/swizz-beatz-estelle-perform-at-art-auction-video/

http://blog.singersroom.com/celebs/index.php/2011/05/18/estelle-swizz-beatz-shontelle-attend-art-auction/

All Photos by Rossa Cole.