The Neuberger Museum of Art of Purchase College, SUNY celebrated its Ruby Anniversary -- 40 years of great art and education – on Saturday evening, November 2, 2013 at the Museum, which opened in 1974 with a donation of 108 works of 20th century American art from financier Roy R. Neuberger, founding patron. Today, the museum’s permanent collection contains more than 6,000 works of African, Latin American, modern and contemporary art. The Neuberger Museum of Art is considered a teaching and learning museum for the twenty-first century that nurtures and supports the needs and aspirations of current and future generations.
At “Celebrating 40 Years,” a hugely festive event that drew close to 300 people, the Museum honored three outstanding individuals for their contributions to the community: Agnes Gund, noted philanthropist, modern and contemporary art collector, and civic leader, who received the Passionate Collector Award; William M. Mooney, Jr., former banking executive and current president of The Westchester County Association, the Passionate Civic Leader Award; and Lynn Straus, pioneer in early childhood education, the Passionate Educator Award.
"Celebrating 40 Years" was chaired by Susan and James Dubin of Harrison and Manhattan; Lynn and Martin Halbfinger of Manhattan; and Helen Stambler Neuberger and Jim Neuberger of Manhattan and Cortlandt Manor. There were cocktails, a silent auction, followed at 8 pm by dinner, then dancing in the Ruby Lounge.
All proceeds from Celebrating 40 Years support the Neuberger Museum’s 40th Anniversary exhibitions and educational programs.
