madison avenue bid

Madison Avenue, on the tony Upper East Side of Manhattan, is North America�s premier luxury district. Madison Avenue features the flagship boutiques of the finest European and American designers, over one hundred world class art galleries, exquisite restaurants, dozens of spas and salons for exclusive pampering, six internationally renowned hotels, and the Whitney Museum of American Art. Madison Avenue exhibits timeless elegance with a contemporary flavor that is distinctively New York. This boulevard of understated charm is sure to entice your senses with indulgences from all corners of the globe.

Madison Avenue Gallery Walk, Saturday, May 10
Benefiting The Fund for Public Schools

Over 60 of the world�s most prestigious art galleries will host the first Madison Avenue Gallery Walk. On Saturday, May 10th from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., the galleries will welcome the public to experience an insider�s look at the world of fine art. Madison Avenue is world-renowned for its art galleries, which are located between East 57 and East 86 Streets. THROUGHOUT THE DAY, FREE GUIDED GALLERY TOURS WILL BE OFFERED, CONDUCTED BY ART TEACHERS FROM NEW YORK CITY'S PUBLIC SCHOOLS. TOURS WILL DEPART FROM 11 AM TO 3 PM, EVERY HOUR ON THE HOUR, FROM THE ARADER GALLERIES (1016 MADISON AVENUE) AND FROM THE FULLER BUILDING - VORNADO REALTY TRUST, OWNER (41 EAST 57TH STREET). RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED AND SPACE IS LIMITED FOR THESE TOURS. TO RESERVE A SPACE ON A TOUR, PLEASE CALL 212-201-1492. For more information, including a downloadable map, information regarding the Gallery Walk Silent Auction at Bonhams (580 Madison Avenue at East 57th Street) and a schedule of activities, please click on the following link: http://www.madisonavenuebid.org/new/uploads/content/gallerywalk.pdf