On Saturday, July 18, 2009, Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation will celebrate 10 years of one of the most anticipated and attended Summer events, ART FOR LIFE East Hampton. Held at the private East Hampton Estate of Russell Simmons, this evening will once again celebrate the creative energy of our New York City youth and honor exemplary individuals in our community!

10th Anniversary ART FOR LIFE East Hampton

A Garden Party Benefit at the Simmons’ East Hampton Estate

Cocktails and Silent Auction at 6:00 PM

Dinner, Program and Live Auction at 7:30 PM

Hosted by

Soledad O’Brien

Honoring

Sheila C. Johnson, Cheif Executive Officer, Salamander Hospitality

Target

Vanessa Williams

Event Chairs

John Bartlett

Tim Gunn

Stephen Hill

Donna Karan

Susan L. Taylor

David G. Tisch

Featured Artist

Shepard Fairey

Auctioneer

Simon de Pury

Art Auction Chairs

Derrick Adams

Lucille Blair

Luxury Auction Chair

Tybie Etoy Dotson

Featured Youth Beneficiaries

City Year & Service Nation

Figure Skating in Harlem

Multicultural Music Group, Inc.

Music By

DJ M.O.S.

Tables of ten starting at $15,000 and Individual Tickets starting at $1,500

To become a sponsor or to purchase tables, tickets or an ad, please contact Inez Weinstein Special Events at 212-254-6677 or email tdoolin@inezevents.com

For press inquiries please contact:

Randi Friedman, NYC-BNC at 212.253.4650 or RFriedman@bncpr.com