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NEW TICKET LEVEL TO ENCOURAGE NEW AND YOUNGER COLLECTORS
The 12th annual Palm Beach | America’s International
Fine Art & Antique Fair, February 1-10, opens with the
elegant and exclusive Vernissage, the Fair’s Opening
Night private preview on Thursday, January 31, 5:30 –
10:00 pm at the Palm Beach Convention Center. A highlight
of the Palm Beach social season, the Vernissage offers the
rare opportunity to purchase exceptional art and antiques
prior to the fair’s public opening, and is attended
by leading collectors, philanthropists, interior designers,
museum curators, art consultants and dealers.
“With a distinguished 12 year long track record, this
Vernissage is remarkable on several levels,” says Mrs.
Martin Gruss, who serves as Gala Chair. She has attended every
Vernissage in the fair’s history. “The setting
offers a very different ambience from that of fairs in major
cities. Here, collectors are more relaxed, which ups the appeal
of the Vernissage and the fair.”
Adding to the glamour and international stature of the Vernissage
are Honorary Chairs Viscount and Viscountess Rothermere with
Mrs. Martin Gruss serving as Gala Chair. Connoisseur Committee
Co-Chairs are Mr. and Mrs. Llwyd Ecclestone and Mr. and Mrs.
Wilbur Ross.
New this year is a $85 Vernissage ticket level that Palm Beach
Fair director Dr. Michael Mezzatesta says will “encourage
a new and younger generation of art lovers and collectors
to mix with seasoned buyers, curators, and art advisors and
their clients from around the world. Last year's Vernissage
was a great success with over 1,000 guests, and this year
we expect an even bigger turnout to greet the many new exhibitors
from Spain, Italy, Dubai, Paris, London, and New York. It’s
going to be an evening to remember."
The Vernissage will benefit the Mosaic Fund, a philanthropic
endowment dedicated to supporting non-profit programs in the
arts and arts education throughout Palm Beach and Martin Counties.
The fund is managed by The Community Foundation for Palm Beach
and Martin Counties (CFPBMC). Last year's Vernissage raised
more than $360,000 for the fund.
Vernissage Dinner Co-Chairs are Mrs. James Keenan, Mrs. Sidney
Kohl; Florida Art in Focus Committee Co-Chairs are Thomas
Quick, David Ober; and Mario Buatta serves as Designer Committee
Chair.
Vernissage tickets are $85 - $500. The $500 Connoisseur level
includes a Gala Dinner at 8:30 pm. For tickets call
Cookie Ziemba at The Community Foundation: 561-655-1103
or register online at www.cfpbmc.org.
Note for editors:
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For Immediate Release
International and National Press Contact: Marilyn White
973. 783. 3649
MWhitePR@aol.com
Florida Press Contact:
Jennifer
Sullivan
561. 832 .3231 ext.14
Jennifer@codpr.com
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International Honorary
Chairs Viscount and Viscountess Rothermere
Bracelet in white gold set with round diamonds
Galatée Clip in white gold
set with round diamonds,
face in rose-cut diamonds,
white mother of pearl,
natural pearl (8.24 carats )
Van Cleef & Arpels Clelia Necklace
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