Mr. Tom Finkelpearl

Commissioner

New York City Department of Cultural Affairs

31 Chambers Street
New York, New York 10007

Dear Tom

I am writing you to invite you to Free arts celebrates Rashid Johnson taking place april 29th. this events is a silent auction selling works the works Alex Katz and Cindy Sherman and more to help provide funding for the free arts nyc program. We hope the proceeds from this event can help the program keep our doors open. (Fan) is a non-profit organization that  intends to in inspire and uplift the youth of New York city through its programs  such as  arts mentoring, free arts day, and more. In their our own words Fan takes a “cradle to college approach, providing arts-based mentoring for youth from pre-K all the way through high school” and in doing so provides a strong foundation for our youth to grow on.  Fan provides mentors who are strong role  models and undoubtedly have a profound positive effect on the youths in their charge. again the event will be taking place on April 29th from 7-10pm at 31 Chambers Street. we hope to see you there for a night of fun and fundraising.

sincerely Marlon Furye