Artwalk NY Returns to Support Coalition for the Homeless

On Nov. 16, hundreds from New York’s art, philanthropy, business, and activist circles gathered at Powerhouse Arts to celebrate the return of Artwalk NY, an art auction and fundraising gala that raised more than $500,000 for Coalition for the Homeless. Held for the first time since 2019, the event opened with a VIP reception before artist, longtime Coalition supporter, and Surface cover star Jenny Holzer was presented with the 2023 ARTWALK Honoree Award for her continued activism. The celebration continued as DJ Lina Bradford provided the evening’s soundtrack of dance, deep house, and disco while guests sipped Tito’s cocktails and perused silent auction lots featuring works by the likes of Alex Katz and Keith Haring. The evening ended with a special performance by Creatine Price, who serenaded guests with arias and operatic renditions of theatre and pop songs. Notables in attendance include Mike De Paola, Aileen Agopian, Lora Appleton, Zoe Buckman, Helen Toomer, David Giffen, Barry Berke, Sophie Elgort, Robert Melee, Lorna Simpson, and more. Photos by Jason Lowrie and Miguel McSongwe/BFA.