2010 FOUNDER's AWARD
presentation to
CAROLE HAAS GRAVAGNO

5:30–7:30 PM, Friday, 18 June 2010
719 Catharine Street, Philadelphia PA

The Fleisher Art Memorial's Board of Directors and the Founder's Honorary Committee Co-Chairs, Governor Edward G. Rendell and Mayor Michael Nutter, are pleased to announce that Fleisher's 2010 Founder's Award will be presented to Carole Haas Gravagno, a compassionate advocate for youth and a friend of the arts. The award will be presented at the 21st Anniversary Founder's Award Gala on Friday, June 18th, at Fleisher.

Carole Haas Gravagno has strengthened Philadelphia's artistic and educational resources by sharing her expertise and generously contributing her time and talent to dozens of nonprofit organizations over the past 25 years. Carole currently serves on the boards of the Philadelphia Orchestra, Arden Theatre Company, Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce, Philadelphia Chamber Music Society, and The Please Touch Museum. Her past commitments include Art in City Hall, the National Liberty Museum, Settlement Music School, and Strings for Schools.

What impresses us most about Carole is her dedication and passion for the arts. She has personally reached out to help open doors of opportunity for young people in the region, transforming lives by providing access to art and encouraging them to invest in their own development. As Fleisher seeks to support the creativity of all students who wish to learn in their own ways and on their own terms, we are inspired by Carole's belief in the ability of art to change lives, and we thank her for making a wide range of cultural experiences possible for so many citizens.

Please join us on Friday, June 18th, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM to honor Carole Haas Gravagno and celebrate her commitment to the arts. The award will be presented at 6:30 PM.

ABOUT THE FOUNDER'S AWARD
Now in its twenty-first year, the Founder's Award celebrates Samuel Fleisher's lifelong goals. It is presented to individuals whose commitment and effort have made a significant contribution to expanding people's access to the arts, supporting excellence in artistic expression, and enriching Philadelphia's cultural resources.

This year's award was designed by students at Moore College of Art & Design. Students participated in a competitive process as part of a Junior/Senior metals class taught by Dawn Bergmaier.

Proceeds from the 21st Anniversary Founder's Award Gala will help support Fleisher's mission to make art accessible to all, regardless of economic means, background, or artistic experience.

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2010 FOUNDER'S AWARD HONORARY COMMITTEE
Hon. Edward G. Rendell, Co-Chair
Hon. Michael A. Nutter, Co-Chair
Peggy Amsterdam
Ron & Linda Anderson
Luther W. Brady, M.D.
Ed Cambron and Chuck Finch
Julia & Les Dutton
Happy Fernandez
John & Chara Haas
Frank & Betty Louchheim
Timothy Rub

2010 FOUNDER’S AWARD COMMITTEE
Matthew Braun, Executive Director
Diane Burko
Melissa Coopersmith
Frances E. Dalton
Gabriele W. Lee
Marsha Moss

FLEISHER ART MEMORIAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Liz Price, President
William A. Becker, AIA, Vice-President
John P. Louchheim, Vice-President
John A. Sergovic, Vice-President
Robert T. Rambo, Jr. Treasurer
Elizabeth Werthan, Secretary
Alice Beamesderfer
Luther W. Brady, M.D., honorary
Diane Burko
Ed Cambron
Marc Chaikin
Shirley Cook
Melissa Coopersmith
James D. Crawford, Esq., ex officio
Frances E. Dalton, Esq.
Sharon Gallagher
Jerry Guarcini
Melanie Harris
Gail Harrity, ex officio
Morrison C. Huston, Jr.
Linda Jacobsen
James Nelson Kise, AIA, ex officio
James A. Lebovitz, ex officio
Betty M. Louchheim, honorary
Frank P. Louchheim, ex officio
Edward M. Mayer, Esq.
Frank Phillips
Robert T. Rambo, Sr.
Maitlon Russell
Esaul Sanchez

PREVIOUS FOUNDER'S AWARD RECIPIENTS
Louis Massiah, Pepón Osorio, and Lily Yeh (2009) • Peggy Amsterdam and Karen Davis (2008) • Anne d'Harnoncourt (2007) • James Nelson Kise, James Bennett Straw, and David A. Schultz (2006) • Frank and Betts Louchheim (2005) • Suzanne Fleisher Roberts (2004) • Luther W. Brady (2003) • Thora Jacobson (2002) • Happy Fernandez (2001) • Linda Lee Alter (2000) • Edward Rendell (1999) • Marian Locks (1998) • Joseph Rishel (1997) • Dorothy R. B. Manou and Melinda Whiting (1996) • Ella King Torrey (1995) • Helen W. Drutt English (1994) • Edna Andrade and William Parshall (1993) • Penny Balkin Bach and Jody Pinto (1992) • Judith Tannenbaum (1991) • Frank Gasparro (1990)

EVENT SPONSORS
The Board of Directors of the Fleisher Art Memorial thanks the following sponsors of the 2010 Founder's Award:

MAESTRO ($5,000 and up)
John C. & Chara C. Haas
Marguerite & Gerry Lenfest
Betty & Frank Louchheim
The Philadelphia Foundation

DIVA ($2,500 to $4,999)
Linda Jacobsen
Elaine Levitt
PNC Financial Services Group, Inc – Institutional Investments Group

CHORUS ($1,000 to $2,499)
Linda Lee Alter
Linda & Ronald Anderson
Jill & Sheldon Bonovitz
Luther W. Brady
Diane Burko & Richard Ryan
Ed Cambron & Chuck Finch
Jolley Bruce Christman
Shirley Cook & Mark Burrows
Frances E. Dalton & Sam Robertson Little
Julia & Les Dutton
Marie & Joseph Fields
Phyllys B. Fleming
The Hankin Group
David Haas
Lynne & Harold Honickman
Susan & Kenneth Kaiserman
Margot & James Lebovitz
Adele K. Schaefer
Claudia McBride & Ken Sklar
Liz Price & Leonardo Diaz
Keith & Jim Straw
Liz Werthan & Bob Brand