Art Omi's Light Into Night Was A Party With Haiku And Hijinks
Art Omi supporters raised funds and partied with all the artistic flourish the institution is known for.
Columbia County Democratic Committee chairman Keith Kanaga, Art Omi vice-chair Kathrine Kanaga, Art Omi founder and chairman Francis Greenburger and Isabelle Autones
Art Omi's sixth annual Light Into Night gala, held Saturday, Sept. 14 in Ghent, New York, was a unique celebration of the international art institution's living legacy. The event was also an opportunity for its many supporters to raise funds for the public programming that, over the years, has transformed Art Omi from a magnificent sculpture park with a world-class artist residency into an impactful community resource. The festivities were held in Omi's studio barn and included an impressive auction of items and experiences. Local food and artistic performances scattered throughout the evening integrated the center's mission in a resonant way. Guests later dined and danced as the party burned its light late into the night.
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Matteline deVries-Dilling, founder of Lite Brite Neon, one of the evening's honoree of this year's Upstate Benefit adresses the gala from the Caboose's caboose.
- Karen Pearson. Courtesy Art Omi.
Olana senior vice president and landscape curatorMark Prezorski, president Sean Sawyer, The evenings honoree Kristin Gamble and New York State Assemblymember Didi Barrett.
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