Russell Young’s “Pig Portrait” is among the Fountain works at benefit auction for Art Connects New York
Gallery Bar
120 Orchard St.
Saturday, May 7, suggested donation $10, 7:00-11:00
www.fountainexhibit.com
The Fountain Art Fair, held the last six years during Armory Week aboard the Frying Pan, will be holding a benefit on Saturday night at the Gallery Bar on Orchard St., featuring a silent auction, live performances, giveaway, a raffle, and more, teaming up with Art Connects New York, a nonprofit organization whose mission is “to enrich the lives of all New Yorkers by making original visual artwork more readily available in nontraditional settings” and Lomography, “a global community whose strong passion is creative and experimental analogue film photography.” The evening will include live music by Tecla and NSR, while DJ Friendly Greg will spin tunes. Among the Fountain favorites whose work will be available are Russell Young, Chris Stain, Victor Cox, Allison Berkoy, Jason Douglas Griffin, Evo Love, Jesse McCloskey, Brian Leo, Sarcasmo, and GILF! Fountain always offers a unique experience, so this should be a fun night, and don’t be surprised if some of the art is a lot more affordable than you might expect.