Honoring
Heather Graham, Peter Thomas Roth, LifeReimagined.org
and
Launching
The Art of Discovery
Edited by The Creative Coalition CEO Robin Bronk, Photography by Jeff Vespa, Art Directed & Designed by Nancy Rouemy
The evening is hosted by Tim Daly, F. Murray Abraham, Bob Balaban, David Alan Basche, Phillip Bloch, Brooke Bloom, Beau Bridges, Christian Campbell, Amy Carlson, Max Casella, Lea DeLaria, Griffin Dunne, Mark Feuerstein, Dominic Fumusa, Willie Garson, Elliott Gould, Michael Harney, Jessica Hecht, Taraji P. Henson, Judd Hirsch, Judith Ivey, Carol Kane, Richard Kind, TĂ©a Leoni, Connie Nielsen, Alysia Reiner, Tiffani Thiessen, Stephen Wallem, and others TBA
October 3, 2014 â New York, New York â The Creative Coalition is pleased to announce the honorees for their 2014 Spotlight Awards. The awards will be presented in New York City on Tuesday evening October 14, 2014 during the organizationâs benefit dinner gala at Marquee New York (289 10th Avenue, New York City). Honorees include actress Heather Graham, skin care guru and philanthropist Peter Thomas Roth, and LifeReimagined.org.
The evening also launches the official release of The Creative Coalitionâs new book, âThe Art of Discovery,â (Rizzoli New York) created with sponsorship from Renaissance Hotels. The literary and photography project â with proceeds going to support The Creative Coalitionâs arts in education advocacy programs â beautifully captures that singular moment in time that can act as a personal muse, with insightful stories from 100 luminaries including Zach Braff, Jessica Chastain, Tim Daly, Adam Driver, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Jonathan Groff, Michael C. Hall, Ethan Hawke, Amber Heard, John Leguizamo, Jared Leto, Gabourey Sidibe, Shailene Woodley, and accompanied by portraits shot by renowned photographer Jeff Vespa. âThe Art of Discoveryâ is edited by The Creative Coalitionâs CEO Robin Bronk and designed by award-winning art director and typographer Nancy Rouemy | We Live Type Ltd.
Click here to order an advance copy of âThe Art of Discovery.â
The Creative Coalition CEO, Robin Bronk said, âIt will truly be a gala evening celebrating the new book and honoring the 2014 Spotlight Award recipients who are individuals and executives who masterfully use their influential platforms to serve the common good and the worldâs citizenry.â
This is an invitation-only event. All press must be credentialed prior to the event.
WHO:
Heather Graham (âCalifornicationâ), Peter Thomas Roth, LifeReimagined.org, Tim Daly (“Madam Secretaryâ), F. Murray Abraham (âHomelandâ), Bob Balaban (Gosford Park), David Alan Basche (âThe Exesâ), Phillip Bloch (Stylist), Brooke Bloom (âAlpha Houseâ), Beau Bridges (âMasters of Sexâ), Christian Campbell (âBig Loveâ), Amy Carlson (âBlue Bloodâ), Max Casella (âThe Sopranosâ), Lea DeLaria (âOrange Is the New Blackâ), Griffin Dunne (Dallas Buyers Club), Mark Feuerstein (âRoyal Painsâ), Dominic Fumusa (âNurse Jackieâ), Willie Garson (âWhite Collarâ), Elliott Gould (âRay Donovanâ), Michael Harney (âOrange Is the New Blackâ), Jessica Hecht (âBreaking Badâ), Taraji P. Henson (âPerson of Interestâ), Judd Hirsch (Sharknado 2), Judith Ivey (The Devilâs Advocate), Carol Kane (Hester Street), Richard Kind (Argo), TĂ©a Leoni (âMadam Secretaryâ), Connie Nielsen (Gladiator), Alysia Reiner (âOrange Is the New Blackâ), Tiffani Thiessen (âWhite Collarâ), and Stephen Wallem (âNurse Jackieâ).
WHAT:
NYC Launch of âThe Art of Discoveryâ and 2014 Spotlight Awards Gala Dinner
WHERE:
Marquee New York
289 Tenth Avenue
New York City
WHEN:
6:00 PM – Press Check-in
7:00 PM â Red Carpet/Cocktail Reception
8:00 PM â âArt of Discoveryâ Launch and Spotlight Awards
Dinner immediately follows.
All press MUST be credentialed prior to event. Credential requests may be submitted to Arisbridger@thecreativecoalition.org
About The Creative Coalition: The Creative Coalition (www.TheCreativeCoalition.org) is the premier nonprofit, nonpartisan 501 (c)(3) social and public advocacy organization of the arts and entertainment community. Founded in 1989 by prominent members of the creative community, The Creative Coalition is dedicated to educating, mobilizing, and activating its members on issues of public importance. Actor Tim Daly serves as the organizationâs President.
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