Please join us for a unique event to benefit the Horace Greeley Scholarship Fund. The William Louis-Dreyfus Foundation in Mount Kisco is again opening its gallery for a showing of the Louis- Dreyfus Family Collection to benefit the Horace Greeley Scholarship fund on Sunday, October 19 from 4 to 6 pm. The event will include wine and cheese and an introductory talk by William Louis-Dreyfus followed by the gallery viewing. Tickets cost $95, and are limited. To register, go to – http://www.hgsf.org/art.html.
The gallery showcases close to 2000 works, and features paintings, works on paper and sculptures ranging from 18th century engravings to contemporary American and European pieces. Over 100 artists are represented in the collection including Alberto Giacometti, George Grosz, Red Grooms, Bill Traylor, James Castle, and Claes Oldenburg. William Louis-Dreyfus chooses his art with a real passion for the art and the artist. The installations are thoughtfully and beautifully arranged. There are surprises around every corner.
The recently released documentary, Generosity of Eye, narrated by Julia Louis-Dreyfus, tells the story of this major art collection transforming into education to benefit the Harlem Children’s Zone. It is the very personal tale of actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus discovering how her father William’s passions for art, justice, and education connect in a single act of generosity.
To read about the Foundation and to view the collection: http://www.wldfoundation.org/
To view the Film Generosity of Eye: http://ld-collection.org/
Although it may be hard to believe, many families in Chappaqua cannot afford all the costs of college. The HGSF gives grants to graduates of Horace Greeley High School to help cover the gap between the rising cost of college and the ability of a family to pay through family resources, loans, and other grants and scholarships. Last year alone, 36 families applied for assistance from the Fund to help meet a gap in excess of $400,000. We gave grants to 26 applicants for the 2014-2015 school year totaling $161,850, less than 40% of the demonstrated need. Each year we strive to do better!
Hope you can join us! And feel free to forward to any one you think might appreciate viewing this incredible collection. Please remember the capacity in the gallery is limited and tickets will sell out quickly.
