Young New Yorkers' 2017 Silent Art Auction honoring actor and activist Michael K. Williams
"Our criminal justice system has swallowed up too many people I love."
Contributing Artists: Kara Walker, Shepard Fairey, and 80 others
A Gift from Amplifier:
Winners of artworks receive a complimentary
We The People Amplifier print designed by Shepard Fairey
Curated by: Layqa Nuna Yawar and Ann Lewis
View the auction on Paddle8 and reserve your tickets now!
May 10, 2017
VIP: 6:00–7:00PM [Star and Super Star Tickets]
Main Event: 7:00–10:00 PM [Regular Old Tickets]
548 West 28th Street
Chelsea, New York
At this year's auction will are delighted to be honoring Michael K. Williams. To meet our honored guest, reserve a Star or Super Star Ticket to attend the preview event.
Michael K. Williams—President Barack Obama’s favorite actor, Williams played such characters as Omar Little on The Wire, Chalky White on Boardwalk Empire, and many others. Williams has been speaking out for criminal justice reform for years. Williams has proven to be invested in breaking down stereotypes and humanizing narratives around those caught up in the criminal justice system. He is a part of the ACLU Ambassador Project, through which he raises awareness on contributing factors to mass incarceration. One reason Williams has such a loyal fanbase is that he has been open and honest about his own struggles with growing up in Brooklyn housing projects. "Our criminal justice system has swallowed up too many people I love," says Williams.
All proceeds from the Silent Art Auction support Young New Yorkers' arts-based diversion programs for young people in the adult criminal courts.
CHAMPIONS
CURATORS
Layqa Nuna Yawar
Ann Lewis
AMBASSADORS
Rochester Endovascular
CULTURAL AMBASSADORS
Talib Kweli
David "CHINO" Villorente
Dr. Ian Wilson
ADVOCATES
The Amplifier Foundation
Authentic Transport
Handwerk Design + Art Consulting
Paddle8
Riot Color
POSH PEEPS: A COMMITTEE
Renee Bissell
K. C. Boyle
Michele Bruno
Rebecca Calliot
Ting Ting Cheng
Eva Davis
David Dennis
Casey Gleghorn
Ryan Griffin
Kristine Herman
Lisa Jensen
Matt Kipilman
Maya Levin
Mirra Levitt
Daniel Littlewood
Lenise Logan
Marcus Logan
Steve Ludmer
Helen McWilliam
Tyler Nims
Ross Offinger
Christina Ostermier
Phaedra Paulson
Jessica Rofe
Florence Schmitt
Fotinos Soulos
Helen Stewart
Ginny Suss
Aduke Thelwell
Natalie Trainor
Carri Twigg
Ted Volynets
Kate van Voorhees
Patrick Waldo
Brenda Zubay
PARTNERS
1xRun
44 North Vodka
Balance Water
Castle Fitzjohns Gallery
Catinca Tabacaru Gallery
GV Art Conservation
Lagunitas Brewing Company
Robert A. M. Stern Architects
Scratch DJ Academy
T. Edward Wines
Three Tiers Bakery
Threes Brewing
MAGIC MAKERS: A COMMITTEE
Max Allbee
Emily Babich
Rachel Barnard
Cleo Barnett
Ian Batchelor
Darren Bowen
John Bravo DeMicoli
Jamie Bruno
Gregory Bugel
Natalie Burk
Breanna Carlson
Jess Chen
Lawrence Ciarallo
Jo Cox
Natalia Donoso
James JB Barreiro
Salvador Espinoza
Marcus Everson
Alex Fanning
Katie Fuller
Joshua Geyer
Jay Golding
Michelle Gysberts
Sina Basila Hickey
Zuhaib Kokab
Cassie Leventhal
Dianne Loftis
Heidi Lorenz
Karin Du Maire
Maria Marquez
Ashley Martin
Jo Anna McClean
Jordan Morris
Coke Wisdom O'Neal
Robert Ramirez
Damien Roman
Katie Schorr
Neelu Shruti
George Sylvain
Travis Weeks
Alex Whedbee