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Upcoming Event

  • 63 days to the event
    Wed, Jun 04
    West End Secondary School, Black Box
    Jun 04, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    West End Secondary School, Black Box, 227-243 W 61st St, New York, NY 10023, USA
    Support the future of WESS's library and join us in showcasing WESS student's artwork! Please keep in mind this is a parent only event.

Event Overview

Our Goal

Our goal with the gala is to raise $25,000 to support the purchase of shelves, desks, chairs, study resources, and books. This money will be committed to the first floor library room and, through the use of student and staff volunteers, transfer the books from room 308 back down to the first floor library. This will help to improve the look of room 308 and prepare it for a future renovation project.

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With this gala, whilst our first and foremost goal is to revamp the library, our second biggest goal is to showcase the creativity and excellence of the students at WESS. WESS's community and engagement are one of it's strongest pillars and hosting an art gala will allow for the artistic abilities of all of WESS's students, both middle and high-school, to foster that sense of community and connect parents to the talent of their students.

What to Expect

Student art pieces will be framed and displayed in the black box while attendees engage in a silent auction. A live jazz band and a photographer will be on site. There will also be a raffle and collaborative art piece. Non-alcoholic drinks, appetizers, and desserts will be served. Please keep in mind that while this is a student initiative, this is an adult only event.

Auction and Artwork Details

Artwork will be available for purchase in a silent auction during the Gala. It will also be available for viewing on this website in the weeks leading up the event. Artists may receive a commission if their artwork sells. All artwork that doesn't sell or is contributed but isn't used in the Gala will find a home in the revamped library or will be donated to the Beautify WESS Project conducted by ASPIRA @ WESS where it will be hung in a classroom or in the hallway.

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Art featured in the auction will be sourced from WESS middle and high school students as well as students at neighboring schools and local professionals.

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Artwork will be framed and ready to hang with a frame that compliments the nature of the piece.

Location and Date

The Art Gala will take place on June 4th from 6:00-8:30pm. It will take place in WESS's Blackbox. Please dress business casual.

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