Support artists and help supply personal protection equipment (PPE) to healthcare workers by purchasing artwork from Support New York, an online exhibition launching on Wednesday, April 29.
Support New York flyer (Designed by: Matt Barteluce)
Organized by artist and printmaker Kirsten Flaherty, the fundraiser will feature nearly 150 works by artists from all across the country. "During this uncertain time, and while our government assistance has been lacking, the artist community has come together to assist those New Yorkers in need," Flaherty said in an email. "Featuring over 100 artworks including [pieces by] Natalie Frank, James Rosenquist, April Gornik, and others, all proceeds will be split between the contributing artist and N95 For NYC, an organization which purchases and delivers personal protective equipment to healthcare professionals and hospital staff battling COVID-19."
The artwork includes paintings, prints, drawings, and more, with prices starting at $25 and going up to $7,500 for a Rosenquist lithograph. Flaherty, who is contributing at least one of her signature mezzotints, notes that most of the available works are priced below $500.
James Rosenquist, "Stars and Stripes ST.II", 2004, Lithograph (44" x 30"). Printed and published by Derriere L'Etoile Studios, NY. (Image courtesy of Derriere L'Etoile Studios, NY)
"The response from artists has been fantastic," she said. "It's really an indication of the kindness of the artist community—both in New York and across the states." She received more than 200 submissions for the exhibit, including work from England and Iran.
Flaherty first learned about N95 For NYC in Artforum where she read that the group’s two founders, Hansi Liao and Echo He, are Pace Gallery staffers. Flaherty, who works at Pace Prints, contacted He to offer her assistance. "It was an easy decision to reach out…and begin planning for this online exhibition," she said.
Fifty percent of the proceeds from each sale will go to the artist and 45% will be donated to N95 For NYC. The remaining 5% will go toward operational expenses.
Support New York is not Flaherty's first fundraiser. The artist has been organizing fundraising exhibitions since 2016 to aid non-profit organizations including the ACLU, City Harvest, the International Refugee Assistance Project, Sean Casey Animal Rescue, and VOCAL-NY.
Visit the Support NY section of Flaherty's website to view the available artwork. The exhibition will be online from Wednesday, April 29 (7pm) through Sunday, May 10 (10pm).
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