Artwalk NY Honors Baldwins and Richard Gere
The Coalition for the Homeless’ 21st Artwalk honored North Haven’s Richard Gere and Amagansett’s Alec and Hilaria Baldwin on Tuesday at Metropolitan Pavilion in Manhattan.
Also among the celebrities in attendance were Jennifer Connelly, Zoe Buckman and David Schwimmer,
Artwalk NY brings together hundreds of artists, art-lovers and other compassionate New Yorkers to celebrate the role of “artist-as-activist” and raise awareness about the issues of homelessness, poverty and social justice.
The Coalition for the Homeless provides emergency food and clothing, eviction prevention, crisis services, permanent housing, job training and special programs for kids to over 3,500 New Yorkers each day.
Also recognized were artist honorees Deborah Kass and Patricia Cronin. Aileen Agopian of Sotheby’s served as auctioneer and May Kwok provided musical entertainment.