Summer GLAAD Events – Have Fun & Support Our Work With NYC Housewives, PTown “beachBums” and Top Chefs!
August 7, 2009 by Rich Ferraro, GLAAD's Director of Public Relations
Worried that your fun-filled summer is coming to an end? – Think again!
Close your summer in style at one of GLAAD’s upcoming events to celebrate and benefit GLAAD’s work!
August 18, 2009
Planning to relax poolside in Provincetown during Carnival Week? Join GLAAD at the 4th Annual Provincetown “beachBums” event! Held on August 18, 2009 at The Crown & Anchor, GLAAD will treat you to a live aussieBum fashion show, entertainment from the legendary – and hilarious – Miss Richfield 1981, and GLAAD’s exclusive “SPF” (Stars Promoting Fairness) Celebrity Swimwear Auction where you can bid on swimwear signed by some of Hollywood’s biggest names including Elton John to benefit GLAAD’s culture changing work!
Presented by Absolut, the Crown & Anchor, aussieBum
Los Angeles Event: GLAAD Hancock Park – Top Chef Invasion
If you are a food fanatic, then GLAAD Hancock Park is the event for you! GLAAD invites you to join us on August 23, 2009 at the home of Tim Corrigan to enjoy a chef challenge from special guests and openly gay chefs Jamie Lauren and Richard Sweeney, stars of Bravo Television’s Top Chef. In celebration of GLAAD’s work, GLAAD will provide live entertainment from the Dangerous Muse, DJ Joe Gauthreaux, and Bailey featuring BOOM KITTY. In addition, Los Angeles area restaurants will be promoting their food specialties, and guests can participate in a food centric silent auction.
Presented by American Airlines, Barefoot Wine, Bravo Television, and Skyy Vodka
New York City Event: GLAAD Manhattan
Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to meet our celebrity guests including Jill Zarin & Countess LuAnn de Lesseps (the Real Housewives of New York City), Jane Krakowski (30 Rock), Michael Urie (Ugly Betty), Model Ronnie Kroell, and Comedian Lisa Lampanelli!
Join us for GLAAD Manhattan’s Venice Beach themed event held on August 25, 2009, at 230 Fifth 20th Floor Roof Top Garden. Invite friends and family to enjoy a special Andrew Christian swimsuit show in addition to face painting, caricature artists, psychics, balloon artists, and a gorgeous view.
Presented by Bacardi, Delta; Event Partners: Barefoot Wine and Prudential
Get to Know GLAAD: GLAAD’s Fellowship Program
August 4, 2009 by Jackie Olson, GLAAD's Director of Volunteer Management
Since 2000, GLAAD’s Fellowship Program has successfully allowed young, driven graduate students and recent post graduate students the ability to help pave the way for the LGBT community’s future as well as make significant strides in the present. The Fellowship Program was created to develop and grow new leadership in the movement for LGBT equality and provide a unique opportunity to build experience in media activism.
Seth Adam, National News Fellow
Working nearly full time in either the New York or Los Angeles offices, fellows are mentored and supervised directly by GLAAD staff members in our Programs and Communications departments. Fellows in the GLAAD Program gain the work experience and professional growth necessary to made headway in an increasingly competitive job market.
“GLAAD’s fellowship program is by far the most rewarding and constructive work opportunity I’ve ever experienced and will certainly lead to great prospects for my career’s future”, Seth Adam, 2009 National News Fellow.
GLAAD is committed and focused on continuing its Fellowship Programs worth and value. This year, GLAAD received significant corporate sponsorships from the University of Phoenix and AT&T. These generous donations allow GLAAD to fund its 2009 Fellows and continue the work of changing hearts and minds. With the support of the University of Phoenix, AT&T and others, GLAAD’s Fellows will make lasting contributions to GLAAD’s current work as well as turn their experience into positive change as they become leaders in our society.
“Having the opportunity to work in one of the largest and most visible LGBT non-profits at such an important time has opened my eyes to new challenges and opportunities for our community and our nation. Every day I have the chance to contribute to some piece of GLAAD’s work and the LGBT community while developing my professional skills and setting new goals for myself.”
–Erica Lindsten, 2009 Senior Vice President Fellow
GLAAD fellows are undoubtedly a huge asset and tremendous value to the work done at GLAAD. To highlight their impact, we will be spotlighting a fellow each blog entry, emphasizing the work and collaboration each has been involved in. Stay tuned….
And if interested in GLAAD’s Fellowship Program, please visit www.glaad.org/fellowships.
Related Posts:Calling All Artists! Now Taking Submisisons for OUTAuction 2009
August 3, 2009 by glaadBLOG admin
GLAAD’s Curatorial Committee for OUTAuction is looking for artists, both emerging and established to submit their work to be auctioned off at our signature art event – OUTAuction NYC. Submissions are due by October 7th.
All are encouraged to apply and work of any nature will be considered by the Curatorial Committee. All selected artist will receive two tickets to attend OUTAuction on 11/15.
Photo from OUTAuction 2008
Awards for Best Emerging Artists will be given in three categories: painting/ drawing, photography and mixed media.
Please visit our website to submit artwork online, download the application, or obtain more information: www.glaad.org/outauction2009
With your involvement, we can raise much needed awareness and funds to continue our efforts. While the event is always entertaining and well received, this memorable evening also raises critical funds necessary for GLAAD to remain vigilant in the fight to tell the stories and lives of lgbt people fairly and accurately.
OUTAuction Event Information
Since 2002, GLAAD has produced an annual fundraising art event, OUTAuction NYC. Part glamorous cocktail party, part art auction, OUTAuction NYC celebrates established and emerging artists and recognizes GLAAD’s Top 100 Artists.
Photo From OUTAuction 2008
This year marks the eighth year of OUTAuction, this event has grown to be GLAAD’s fourth biggest fundraiser right behind our Media Awards series. Not only has the event grown in corporate support, but also guest attendance, while continuing to gain awareness from the art world.
OUTAuction continues to provide a tremendous opportunity to build connections and educate people about GLAAD’s work and provide emerging artists with an opportunity to showcase their talents.
On Sunday, November 15, 2009 at the Metropolitan Pavilion in Chelsea, GLAAD will feature a live and silent auction with 100 original pieces of art. Over 700 guests from the art, entertainment, fashion and philanthropic communities are scheduled to attend.
Our Arts Advisory Committee has included the support of: Ross Bleckner, Clodagh, Brian English and Mark McKenna/ The Herb Ritts Foundation, Wayne Snellen/ The Leslie Lohman Gay Art Foundation, Ryan McGinness, Patrick McMullan, Asher Remy Toledo / Remy Toledo Gallery, Wessel+ O’Connor Fine Art, Matthew Higgs/ White Columns and Jeanette Ingberman/ Exit Art.
Participating artists have included: Pablo Picasso, Herb Ritts, Ross Bleckner, Steven Klein, Ryan McGinness, Karim Rashid, Clodagh, Annie Leibovitz, Karim Rashid, Mario Sorrenti, Peter Max, Rosie O’Donnell, and Patrick McMullan, among many others.
Celebrities who have participated/ attended in the past include: Tom Ford, Susie Essman, Patricia Fields, Eva LaRue, Donna Summer, Jensen Atwood and Junior Vasquez.
Past Corporate Partners of the event include: Absolut® Vodka, American Airlines, Bud Light, Cargo, Chelsea Frames, Clos Du Bois, Dancing Bull, Deutsche Bank, Earthlink, Fiji Water, Here!, Imperia Vodka, Jaguar/ Land Rover, Marlo Copy & Printing Center, Perrier, Svedka, TimeOut New York, Vange/ Dom, W Hotel/ Aloft.
Related Posts:GLAAD President Jarrett Barrios Pens Washington Post Op-ed on Stonewall
June 29, 2009 by Tom Ogletree, GLAAD's Associate Director of Special Projects
WashingtonPost.com is running an opinion piece by Jarrett Barrios – former Massachusetts state Senator and incoming President of GLAAD – about his attendance at today’s White House event with President Obama commemorating the anniversary of the Stonewall riots. Read an excerpt here:
“I have to admit I was ambivalent when I received the invitation, with its fancy curlicue script (truly, just like my sister’s wedding announcement) and a return address that read simply “The White House.” The problem is that I haven’t been as excited as I’d like to be about President Obama. I’d been excited by Candidate Obama. His campaign invited people like me and my husband Doug — gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Americans — into his aspirational vision of America the Possible. But, as President Obama, he has presided over an administration that has stumbled — sometimes symbolically, sometimes substantially — in its commitment to include us on the agenda.”
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“When I told my 17-year-old son Javier about the reception, he could sense that I was torn. From across the dinner table, he looked straight at me: “Papi, you need to go to the White House, and you need to take me. It’s the President.” Not persuaded by that one, kid. “It’s the President, and he needs to see our family, too. To remind him that we’re counting on him.”
Click here to read the full article.
Related Posts:President Neil G. Giuliano Issues Statement on the Death of Rodger McFarlane
May 18, 2009 by Rich Ferraro, GLAAD's Director of Public Relations
Today, GLAAD released a statement issued by President Neil G. Giuliano on the death of pioneer and legend Rodger McFarlane:
Rodger dedicated his life to being a visible and vocal advocate for social justice. His work propelled our movement toward full equality in tremendous ways, his compassion and unique humor will be missed and never matched. Personally, as a friend, I will remain ever thankful for Rodger’s support and guidance in helping me advance GLAAD’s mission and strengthening our voice.
Click here to view the statement made by friends and family of Rodger McFarlane.
Hear OUTTAKE VOICES
December 8, 2008 by Erin @ GLAAD
We’re always excited when a new media resource for the community is announced, but we have a few extra reasons to celebrate the launch of the new site OUTTAKE VOICES. Produced by Boston-based OUTTAKE Media, OUTTAKE VOICES is a source for audio interviews with LGBT leaders and allies. The site’s exclusive interviews will address issues important to our community, including marriage, religion, hate crime legislation, employment, and the military. The Web site aims to provide “essential information [to] our global community.”
The site is already full of exciting interviews. Visit OUTTAKE VOICES to hear an interview with Charles Robbins, CEO of The Trevor Project, where he discusses operating the only 24-hour crisis & suicide prevention helpline for LGBT youth or Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin react to the recent election. There are also interviews with writer-director Alan Ball, Gay and Lesbian Advocates and Defenders (GLAD)’s Lee Swislow and Canadian rock star Carole Pope.
So, why are we here at GLAAD so thrilled about this site? On top of providing an excellent resource for our community, OUTTAKE Media CEO Charlotte Robinson interviewed GLAAD President Neil Giuliano for both OUTTAKE VOICES and The Huffington Post.
Producer/Director Charlotte Robinson created OUTTAKE as “a media alternative.” The organization seeks to fill in the gaps that sometimes exist in the news about issues important to the LGBT community. Charlotte, who started her career in local Boston television and ABC, eventually went on to win an Emmy Award for her work at CBS Sports. Currently, Charlotte works to develop television programs and Web sites addressing social justice issues.
We’re looking forward to seeing what Charlotte and her team does next!
Visit OUTTAKE VOICES and check out audio from the GLAAD press conference last week announcing the results of the “Pulse of Equality” Survey!
