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The Artist and His Models Gala

Friday, November 11, 2016

7 pm EST

Dancers of the Buffalo State Theater Company perform during the cocktail reception. Photograph by Joe Cascio.

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The Albright-Knox’s annual gala will celebrate the stunning exhibition Picasso: The Artist and His Models. This exhibition features highlights from the museum’s collection alongside landmark masterpieces lent by our partners from around the world. Radiating the genius and beauty of the iconic artist, the evening will illuminate the strength and dynamism of the museum’s unparalleled collection.

This black-tie affair will begin with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres in the Sculpture Court, with the opportunity to view the exhibition in the adjoining galleries. Delaware North’s master chefs will draw their inspiration from Picasso’s Mediterranean heritage for an elegant dinner to follow in the 1962 Building. We look forward to an incredible evening celebrating extraordinary art, world-class cuisine and wines, and fellowship among our community in the museum’s historic galleries.

All proceeds benefit the Albright-Knox Art Gallery.

Table setting for the Artist and His Models Gala. Photograph by Tom Loonan.

Delaware North chefs prepare food for the Artist and His Models Gala. Photograph by Tom Loonan.

Rachael Homewood, Canadian Consul General Phyllis Yaffe, Linda Soltis. Photograph by Tom Loonan.

Chairpersons Alice and Jeremy Jacobs, Jr., and Delaware North Master Chef Pascal Beaute. Photograph by Tom Loonan.

Chairpersons Gerald and Jody Lippes and Alice and Jeremy Jacobs, Jr. Photograph by Tom Loonan.

Joe and Nicole Lin-Hill and Martha and Thomas Hyde. Photograph by Tom Loonan.

Pam Dinsmore, Charles Balbach, and Cathleen Chaffee. Photograph by Tom Loonan.

Dancers of the Buffalo State Theater Company perform during the cocktail reception. Photograph by Tom Loonan.

Table settings for the Artist and His Models Gala. Photograph by Tom Loonan.

Guests seated for dinner during the Artists and His Models Gala. Photograph by Tom Loonan.

Performance by the Buffalo Chamber Players. Photograph by Joe Cascio.

Cindy and Dave Anderson. Photograph by Joe Cascio.

James and Jacqueline Obletz and Drs. Helen and Andy Cappuccino. Photograph by Joe Cascio.

Dave and Michele Smith, Sarah Williams and Robert Bojdak, and Melissa and Paul Storfer. Photograph by Joe Cascio.

Mark and Elizabeth Czarnecki. Photograph by Joe Cascio.

Janne Sirén, Ilene Fleischmann, Sonja Sirén, and Peter Fleischmann. Photograph by Joe Cascio.

Shohei Shigematsu, Sonja, Gabriela, and Janne Sirén, Laura Baird, Lawrence Siu, and Martha and Thomas Hyde. Photograph by Joe Cascio.

William Graebner and Dianne Bennett, Martha and Thomas Hyde. Photograph by Joe Cascio.

Michelle and Christopher Glynn. Photograph by Joe Cascio.

Sarah and Eric Genau. Photograph by Joe Cascio.

Carolyn and Michael Criscitelli. Photograph by Joe Cascio.

Carrie Manion and Dave Wegner. Photograph by Joe Cascio.

RoseAnn and Dr. Joseph Berardi. Photograph by Joe Cascio.

Nicole and Steve Swift. Photograph by Joe Cascio.

Heather Novak and County Executive Mark Poloncarz. Photograph by Joe Cascio.

Dave and Jennifer Rust. Photograph by Joe Cascio.

Dr. Rolf and Elisabeth Weber and Sally and Robert Gioia. Photograph by Joe Cascio.

Linda and Bill Magavern. Photograph by Joe Cascio.

Henry and Judith Gorino. Photograph by Joe Cascio.

Frederic and Maura Cohen. Photograph by Joe Cascio.

Eva and David Herer. Photograph by Joe Cascio.

Peter and Mary Jo Hunt. Photograph by Joe Cascio.

Dancers of the Buffalo State Theater Company perform during the cocktail reception. Photograph by Joe Cascio.

Seymour H. Knox IV, Jean Knox, a guest, and Pam Glick. Photograph by Joe Cascio.

Janne Sirén and Elisabeth and Bob Wilmers. Photograph by Joe Cascio.

Cheryl Swiezy, Michele Lee, Amy Habib Rittling, and Jodi Johnston. Photograph by Joe Cascio.

Per Andersson, Lynne Marie Finn, Alison and Kevin Keane, Scott Stenclik, Eric Stenclik, Linda and Bill Maggio, Rachel Stenclik. Photograph by Joe Cascio.

Tod Martin, Jessica Enstice, Brian Manley. Photograph by Joe Cascio.

Presenting Sponsor

Chairpersons

Alice and Jeremy Jacobs, Jr.
Jody and Gerald Lippes

Committee

Monica Angle and Sam Magavern
Cynthia and Frank Ciminelli II
Meg and Jed Hunter
Martha and Tom Hyde
Cindy and Dr. Elad Levy
Lisa and Ted Pierce
Amy Habib Rittling and Mark Rittling
Sarah Williams and Robert Bojdak

Picasso: The Artist and His Models is made possible through the generosity of M&T Bank. Additional support has been provided by Ferrero USA Inc. and Fondazione Ferrero Onlus; Superior Group; The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation Funds at the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo; Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP; C2 Paint; and by an indemnity from the Federal Council on the Arts and the Humanities.