LTC 001-2005 (321-2005) Collaboration of the Arts, An Affairs of Arts Performance & Gala
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
Office of the City Manager
Letter to Commission No. 321-20Q.$
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From:
Mayor David Dermer and Date: January 3, 2005
Members of the City Commission
Jorge M. Gonzalez ~ ~L r
City Manager () 1)
Collaboration of the Arts, An Affair of the Arts Performance and Gala
To:
Subject:
This Letter to Commission is to inform you of the upcoming "Collaboration of the Arts", An
Affair of the Arts Performance and Gala which is taking place on Saturday, January 15,
2005 at Collins Park Cultural Center.
This gala is NFAA's main fund raising activity. With the collaboration of the City of Miami
Beach, Miami City Ballet, Bass Museum of Art, New World Symphony and the Miami
Beach Public Library, the 2005 gala is planned to be a complete theatrical event. It will
feature and honor up to 125 high school senior national winners of the ARTS program,
these young actors, dancers, singers, musicians, writers, visual ârtists, photographers
and film makers, bringing an enthusiasm and energy to the evening.
The evening's highlight will be the presentation of the 5th Annual Arison Award to
Mikhail Baryshnikov. The Arison Award is given annually by NFAA to an individual who
has had a significant impact on the lives of young people in the arts. The Arison Award
includes a $10,000 grant from NFAA to the recipient's charitable organization of choice.
Mr. Baryshnikov will be honored for his contribution to the professional development of
emerging and mid-career artists. His principle work in encouraging young artists has
been through the Baryshnikov Arts Center and the Baryshnikov Dance Foundation
dedicated to foster the development of new and experimental work.
The event begins at 6:00 p.m. with a Champagne Reception, followed by performances by
NFAA ARTS alumni, Introduction of the 2005 NFAA ARTS Winners and Presentation of
the Fifth Annual Arison Award to Mikhail Baryshnikov. Cocktail Reception, Silent Auction
and Dinner and Dancing will begin at 7:30 p.m.
You and one guest are cordially invited to join. If you would like to attend and
participate in this exciting event please RSVP by January 7,2005 to Pilar Pava at
305.377.1140. For all other questions, please feel free to contact me.
JMG/C~mas
c: Christina M. Cuervo, Assistant City Manager
Max A. Sklar, Acting Director, Tourism and Cultural Development Department
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