96th Grand National Exhibition Awards Reception

Silent Auction to benefit the Rumi & Kenju Urakubo Scholarship

Friday, November 1, 2024, 5:00-8 pm
Salmagundi Club of New York
47 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10003

This captivating fine art show pays homage to a remarkable 96-year-old legacy of artistic excellence, showcasing the works of renowned artists who have dedicated their lives to the mastery of traditional & contemporary realism.

Reception schedule

5:00

Patrons are invited to explore the gallery while sipping wine, nibbling savory appetizers and sweet bites.

Enter bids in the Silent Auction.

Watch with interest while Karen Israel demonstrates painting with pastels with a level of technical skill and attention to detail that comes only with decades of experience. 

6:00

Welcome address by President Aki Kano and GNE Co-Chair Deborah Gersony.

Support the exhibiting artists while they accept awards for the most outstanding works in each category. 

7:00

Join the excitement when the highest-bidding winners of the Silent Auction are announced.