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SoHo Blogger Plans Loft Party To Raise Money For Local Homeless Charity

By Danielle Tcholakian | September 2, 2015 6:55pm
 Gumshoe, whose work is depicted at left, and Cernesto, right, are two of the street artists participating in the SoHo fundraiser for ACE, a SoHo-based charity that helps the homeless.
Gumshoe, whose work is depicted at left, and Cernesto, right, are two of the street artists participating in the SoHo fundraiser for ACE, a SoHo-based charity that helps the homeless.
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SOHO — Art by popular New York City street artists will be auctioned off at a SoHo loft party next week to raise money for a local charity that works with the homeless.

Danielle Nazinitsky, the blogger behind SoHo Strut, is throwing the "Street Strut" fundraiser party for SoHo-based ACE Programs for the Homeless at 101 Wooster St. on Sept. 10, and has pulled in the support of street artists including Cernesto, Gumshoe, Joseph Meloy, Ramiro Studios and Eddy Bogaert.

“SoHo has a long and storied history of being an artist haven,” Nazinitsky explained. “Street Art Strut is our way to celebrate SoHo’s roots and showcase the local artists and galleries that make up the vibrant neighborhood.”

ACE director of development Michele Schuster said in a statement that the organization is “very excited to be working with Soho Strut to showcase the artistic talent we have in SoHo and raise funds for ACE through the live art sales.

“Both our organizations have a common interest in strengthening our neighborhood and giving back to the local community."

Tickets are $35 if purchased in advance online, and $50 at the door. Ticket prices include a free Moleskine notebook and access to an open bar from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. $5 from each ticket will go to ACE. Nazinitsky said the rest of the ticket sales will go to covering the costs of the party — the event space was $5,000 to rent, and alcohol costs will run her $2,000, she said. She hopes to raise $5,000 for ACE.

Each artist was given a large 11.75 by 8.25-inch Moleskine watercolor album, and will sketch on the first page to create an one-of-a-kind work for auction. A silent auction will start at $40 or $50 per notebook, Nazinitsky said.

The artists will also bring work to sell, mostly prints ranging from $50 to $500, but also a few pieces worth over $2,000. They get to keep any proceeds if they sell their own work.

Street Strut, 101 Wooster St. Sept. 10, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tickets available online.