THE (ANTI) GALA 2019
OUR BIGGEST ART PARTY YET
An (Anti) Gala is NAH’s take on a party in Newport in the summertime. It’s not like any other soiree you’ve been to on Bellevue Avenue. At our (Anti) Gala, you can wear a tie, or leave it at home. You can embrace your inner animal with more than a cat eye. You can get weird and wild (but you have to stay out of the fountains and respect the grounds: this is a celebration after all). Throughout the evening, you’ll move through musical interludes and art installations of all kinds; you might even be transported to another realm. You’ll dance with friends and make eyes with curious souls. When the revelry fades, you’ll be left with an unforgettable evening.
Pictured: Christin Reeves as mermaid in the grotto pool. Performance with Chris Reeves.
AN NIGHT CENTERING THE NEWPORT ARTS COMMUNITY
THE PERFORMERS
The (Anti) Gala had an incredible lineup of artists and performers. Hosted at the Bellevue House in Newport, the evening showcased the talents of puppeteers, sculptors, musicians, performance artists, culinary artists, and many more. All gathered in the name of showcasing the talents of Newport County and Newport practicing artists, the evening was one that will be remembered for years to come.
Hover over the images for more information on each artist!
Check out this photo-portfolio of images by NAH board member Diane Conlon:
THE FULL LINEUP:
There’s never a shortage of talent when Newport is concerned. We’d like to thank our incredibly talented lineup of artists:
Rupert Nesbitt | Rosie Warburton | Carol Scavotto | Glass Eye Shadow Theater | Corinne Hull and Suzanna Laramee | Ariel Rose Bodman/The Lady in Red Project | Newport String Project | Annie McQuade | Lukas Chaves and Zoe Thompson | Chris Solorzano | Sweetpea Pumpkin| Florence Wallis and Sasha Wolf | Hannah Klinkman | Jordan Breen and Liana Weisbord | Adam Lipsky | Jacqueline Robillard | Greg Ferreira/Greg Forever | Chris & Christin Reeves | Joan Wyand & Friends | Tara Chimini | Molly Deerkin | Julia Sisson | Ricky Adams | Meredith Younger | Emily Shinada | Mike Hansel | Alex Beebe | Avi Jacobs | Bubble Mulry | Jonah Gadoury
Photos above by Diane Conlon.
THE (ANTI) GALA COMMITTE
A GROUP OF ARTIST VOLUNTEERS!
Newport Art House thanks its incredibly accomplished (Anti) Gala committee, consisting of current and past NAH Board members, serial volunteers, and intrepid, art-loving community members.
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Tracy Jonsson: NAH Board Chair; banquet table visionary, and empress of volunteers
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Catherine Druken: NAH Board Member; branding/design/social media goddess extraordinaire
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Tara Gragg: NAH Creative Director; proud performance curator, professional emailer
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Helena Touhey: Former NAH Board Member; raffle & Insta Story queen, poster hanging MVP
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Cassie Minto: NAH Street Access Gallery Coordinator; mistress of food and flowers
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Sean O’Connor: Supreme Organizer; production wizard
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Nicole Canning: PR Patrol; seeker of sweet, sweet sponsorships
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Alexis Souza: Style & Staging; maven of aesthetics and atmosphere, proprietor of Bohemian Bias.
We would also like to thank the army of volunteers that gave their time and hearts to the success of the event!
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All NAH proceeds go towards fulfilling our mission of Nurturing, Showcasing and Promoting the contemporary arts of Newport County, RI.
When you buy a ticket to a NAH event you can rest assured the artists involved are being compensated at, or above, industry standard.
MANY HANDS MAKE LIGHT WORK!
In addition the the artists at the (Anti) Gala, seriously great vibes were made through the contribution of our Business Supporters. NAH gives a formal shout-out to the incredible local businesses who donated food, raffle items, and other supplies!
If you’d like to get involved in planning the next (Anti) Gala or in joining the NAH board, contact info@newportarthouse.org!
Venue: Ronald Lee Fleming and the staff of Bellevue House
Business and Individual Sponsors: Teri Degnan Real Estate & Consulting LTD, Top of Pelham, The Chemical Company, Lily & Lion Salon
Food and Beverage: Greenvale Vineyards, Whalers Brewing Co., Newport Craft Brewing Co., Lagunitas, Parlor Bar & Kitchen, Caleb & Broad, Point Liquors, The Black Pearl, Fifth Ward Liquors, Vickers’ Liquors, Fisher’s Island Lemonade, Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, Stop & Shop, Shaw’s, A Market, BJs, Stoneacre Brasserie, French Confection, Mission, Provencal, Grapes & Gourmet, Sweet Berry Farm, RI Mushroom Co., Salvation Cafe, Liberty Donuts, Edible Arrangements, Newport Specialty Foods, Kilwin’s
Raffle: Sight Sailing, Island Heron, Sara Campbell, Karol Richardson, Inpopnito, The Firehouse Theater, Secret Garden Tours, Curl Up & Dye, Island Wellness Center, Diego’s, Belmont’s Marketplace, Bohemian Bias, Newport Art Museum, Norman Bird Sanctuary, Newport Restaurant Group, Common Fence Music, Bill Heydt
Support: Bike Newport, Harvest Kitchen, Two Gals Cocktails, NewportFILM, Watson Farm & Minto Sisters, Studio Choo East, Jonathan Peterson, Sarah Petrarca, Diane Conlon, Tom Perrotti
Media Sponsors: Kettlebottom Productions, Events Insider Magazine, Newport This Week, Newport Life Magazine
THANK YOU!
GIF BY DRONE DOLORES
PHOTOS BY JONATHAN PETERSON
