Publicolor Holds its Annual Stir Splatter + Roll Gala 2018

  

 Publicolor is a long running New York City youth organization that recently celebrated its 22nd Anniversary at their annual Stir Splatter + Roll gala. 

Founded by award-winning industrial designer, Ruth Lande Shuman, Publicolor

fights poverty by addressing the alarming dropout rate and low levels of educational attainment and youth employment in New York City.  It focuses on low income students and implements art and design based programs in schools and the community, to help them achieve academic success and gain the confidence to succeed throughout life.

This year's gala was held at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York City, and the room was bursting with energy.  

 

  

Upon arrival, guests were invited to participate in an interactive painting experience lead by several of the city's finest artists, designers, and architects.  Alongside them were Pubicolor's own students to contribute and collectively create customized works of art. 

 Before sitting down to dinner, guests enjoyed cocktails while bidding in a silent auction full of luxury pieces from the Albers Foundation, Rainey Day Erwin, Gensler, Philip Glass, Michael Kors, LIVE with Kelly and Ryan, and Takaaki Matsumoto to name a few. 

   The night included a devastatingly beautiful performance by world famous composer Philip Glass.  But the most inspirational moment of the night was the heart warming speech given by a Publicolor student, about to graduate high school and attend college.   

“It's always a joy to celebrate our students who are succeeding despite the enormous challenges...  They are realizing their potential... and giving back to their communities...They inspire us every day!” said Ruth Lande Shuman, President of Publicolor.

 Publicolor motivates students and shows them they have the ability to succeed in life, no matter what their background is.  

 To learn more or get involved, visit Publicolor

Photos by: Annie Watt