The inaugural Amref Health Africa ArtBall in New York City!
June 8, 2016
159 Bleecker Street
7-10pm
#AmrefArtBall
Dress Code: Cocktail Attire
Hosted by award-winning writer, producer and news anchor Carol Jenkins, and curated by Atim Annette Oton, the Amref Health Africa ArtBall will honor acclaimed artist Wangechi Mutu with The Rees Humanitarian Award for her work celebrating and empowering African communities.
Confirmed Auction Artist List:
George Lilanga, Imo Nse Imeh, Ibou Ndoye, Anne Ntinyari Mwiti, Frederic Bruly Bouabre, Soly Cisse, Mederic Turay, Burns Effiom, Doba Afolabi, Tahir Carl Karmali, Wanja Kimani, Paa Joe, Michael Soi, Ify Chiejina, Wiz Kudowor, Nowinde Vivien Sawadogo, TAFA, Armand Boua, Eto Otitigbe, Claude Gomis, Saidou Dicko, Esther Mahlangu,Tessa Teixeira, Erikan Ekefrey, Ibrahim Ahmed, Tabitha WA Thuku, Kgalalelo Gaitate, Richard Ketley, Alioum Moussa, Chriss Aghana Nwobu, and Sapin Makengele.
Patrons: El Anatsui and Dr. Massimiliano del Ninno, Kyo Noir Gallery, Viterbo, Italy
Honorary Committee: Liya Kebede and Jack Shainman
http://www.amrefusa.org/artball