Brooke Shields, Ali Wentworth, Eric Fischl, and More Attend New York Academy of Art’s Gala al Fresco

Celebrities and civilians mingled under the East End sunset last Friday night at the New York Academy of Art’s annual fundraiser. Although in the midst of gala season, this one stood out for what its guests were wearing…or not. The annual fundraiser invited patrons, board members and supporters to a night of portraiture… featuring champagne and nude models. After a brief how-to on sketching from Alyssa Monks, as well as mission statement from director David Kratz, guests were invited to sketch the NYAA models in attendance. Bolstered by Bollinger champagne and emboldened by charcoal pens, guests spent the next few hours sketching al fresco.