Every year the annual benefit raises critical funds to support special initiatives and Better Together: Benefit 2022 to be held on March 4, 2022 is no exception. Gifts made through the Paddle Raise will establish an endowed fund for ancillary aid in memory of Robin Hoffman, who died in December following a long illness. Funds will provide financial assistance for students beyond the cost of tuition.
During her long tenure as Director of Extended Programs, Robin created signature programs like Friends After Three and Summer Friends. Head of School Bo Lauder wrote, “Anyone who knew Robin knew she lived life bravely and with gusto. She was an inspiration to all of us, and her passing is a loss to the entire community, especially her sons Griffin ’09 and Max ’14.”
Proceeds from the Contemporary Art Auction will be allocated to financial aid for the children of practicing artists, in recognition of the important influence artists have played at Friends and the commitment to making Friends affordable for all families. The Contemporary Art Preview will be held at David Zwirner (525 West 19th Street) on Tues, Feb. 15, 2022 and Wed, Feb. 16, 2022 from 10 am to 6 pm. Proof of vaccination, ID and masks are required.
For more information about the preview, click here.
For more information on how you can attend this year’s Benefit virtually, click here.
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