LongHouse Reserve Kicks Off Annual Summer Benefit with a Spectacular Cocktail Party

LongHouse Reserve launched their highly anticipated annual Summer Benefit with an elegant cocktail party, hosted by new board member Greg McCarthy and his partner Peter Bickford, at their stunning 5th Avenue residence overlooking Central Park.

“We are one month away from our benefit,” announced LongHouse Director Carrie Rebora Barratt. “We’re clearly going to sell out, having raised half a million dollars before the first invitations have even gone out. We’re honoring two wonderful artists, Tony Bechara and Kenny Scharf, plus we have a fantastic art auction planned.”

Carrie elaborated, “People didn’t realize the richness of what you could do on a weekend in East Hampton at LongHouse. You could listen to Jonathan Adler talk about pottery, see Paola Lenti furniture, paint with expert artists, or listen to world-renowned pianist Llewellyn Sanchez-Werner. It’s about bringing something new to discover, and our programming is so rich.”

Attending the cocktails were LongHouse benefit Co-Chairs Anne Erni and Nina Gillman, board members Mary Gail Doerhoefer, Michael Jones, and Pamela Willoughby. Other guests included Gailly and John Beinecke, Lee Fryd, Michele Gerber Klein, Lisson Gallery Associate Grace Leonhardt, author Matilda McQuaid, and many of the featured artists.

LongHouse’s Summer Benefit, titled “Imagination,” is set for Saturday, July 20th. Guests are encouraged to dress in vibrant colors, with whimsical accessories and unconventional pairings. Philanthropist Estrellita Brodsky and artist Randy Polumbo will present awards to the honorees, with queer artist Machine Dazzle as the emcee. The auction will feature works by notable artists such as Annie Albers, Bjorn Amelan, Laurie Anderson, Alice Aycock, Maria Bacardi, Tony Bechara, and many others.

About LongHouse Reserve

LongHouse Reserve is a 16-acre integrated environment created by artist, collector, and world-renowned textile designer and weaver Jack Lenor Larsen (1927 – 2020). Its mission is to inspire living with art in all forms. The sculpture garden features over 60 outdoor works, including pieces by Buckminster Fuller, Yoko Ono, Toshiko Takaezu, and Willem de Kooning, alongside seasonal loans from artists like Daniel Arsham, Maren Hassinger, Isamu Noguchi, and Ai Wei Wei. The garden encourages exploration and contemplation for both new and repeat visitors.

For tickets to the Summer Benefit, please follow this link: LongHouse Summer Benefit 2024.