chashama to Mark 20th Anniversary with Cocktail Reception, 6/8

2015 marks chashama's 20th Anniversary of giving artists the space the create. On this momentous occasion, we invite you to celebrate our achievements at the annual gala, which raises funds to provide essential performance, exhibit, and work space to thousands of artists throughout NYC at free or low-cost rates. For one evening only, we will transform the former Conde Nast office and dining hall designed by Frank Gehry into a live demonstration of our programs since our founding in 1995. The evening will feature performances and interactive art experiences showcasing the process of activating unused spaces for artists and audiences.
We invite you to participate in the art-making and celebration.

chashama began in 1995 initially focused on the production of theater performances in vacant properties along 42nd Street in Manhattan. Soon, chashama began fielding several requests from artists asking to use the space during off-nights. Recognizing that the lack of affordable studio and presentation space was a great threat to sustaining a diverse, dynamic, and provocative cultural environment, chashama's mission evolved into finding ways to connect artists and performers with untapped temporarily vacant real estate.

The evening will Honor Barbara and Donald Tober, leaders in supporting the arts. Barbara is the Chairman Emerita of the Museum of Arts and Design and Donald is the Chairman and CEO of Sugar Foods Corporation. Co-Chaired by Darcy Stacom, the gala will feature a remarkable cast of alumni artists and a special dinner catered by Aureole.

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ABOUT THE HONOREES

BARBARA & DONALD TOBER
Mrs. Tober, a collector, journalist, and long-time patron of the arts, is Chairman Emerita at the Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) and currently chairs the museum's International Council, a group that seeks to further the museum's global presence. She served as Chairman of the Board of Trustees at MAD for 15 years. Her Foundation funds educational arts projects for children nationwide such as the successful Quilts Across America. Prior to her career in the world of arts and craftsmanship, she spent over four decades in the corporate advertising and magazine world, the majority of which was at the Condé Nast Publications where she was Editor-in-Chief of Bride's Magazine for 30 years.
Mr. Tober is the Chairman and CEO of Sugar Foods Corporation, a national food manufacturing and sugar company that makes Fresh Gourmet, N'Joy, and other food products. He is a co-founder and member of the Executive Committee of CityMeals on Wheels. Mr. Tober is on the Board of The Landmarks Conservancy, The Manhattan Institute, America Austrian Foundation for Medical Scholarship, the Committee to Reduce Infection Deaths (RID) and is a longtime supporter of Lincoln Center, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and Julliard. Mr. Tober was formerly the Chairman of the International Foodservce Manufacturers Association and Vice Chairman of the Culinary Institute of America.