2022 Spring Symposium & Luncheon

On Wednesday, May 11, 2022, the Museum of the City of New York presented its City of Design Award to NORMA KAMALI at its annual Spring Symposium & Luncheon.  

Guests had the opportunity to have Ms. Kamali sign a copy of her new book, I Am Invincible. The afternoon featured a conversation between Ms. Kamali and SARAH BROWN, Executive Director, Violet Lab, Violet Grey.

The City of Design Award was inaugurated in 2015 to recognize those who have made New York the design capital of the world and who inspire future generations of designers to bring their talents to our great city. Past recipients include Cynthia Rowley, Elizabeth Graziolo, Peter Marino, Jacques Grange, Ralph Pucci, Jonathan Adler, and Simon Doonan.  

Schedule of Events 

• 11:00 a.m. - Champagne Reception & Book Signing
• 12:00 p.m. - Symposium 
• 1:00 p.m. - Luncheon

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OUR SUPPORTERS 

Honorary Chair 
Elizabeth Farran Tozer 

Chairs 
Lucinda H. Bhavsar ● Cynthia Foster Curry ● Elizabeth Graziolo ● Tracey Pontarelli ● Kathy Prounis ● Finley Shaw ● Sophia Volandes ● Heather Vrattos 

ABOUT NORMA  

NORMA KAMALI 
Fashion Designer &
Author of I Am Invincible 

Norma Kamali is an iconic name in fashion and is known for her innovative approach to classic, timeless style. She researched and sought out immune boosting products for self care and included juices, workout classes and enlisted pioneers in this world to speak at the Wellness cafe. Today she developed the NORMALIFE brand which is built on what she learned and developed over the last 20 years for the WELLNESS CAFE. Her belief is that timeless ingredients work, are safe and sustainable. The SKINLINE is the first core collections. The concept is simple, the products are for face and body. We all feel empowered when we are our best authentic selves. Sleep, a healthy diet, and exercise are life’s universal solutions for a healthy life. The outcome is a great, authentic you. Add Norma’s simple system to your healthy lifestyle and you will have found the products that always work and are your go to for feeling good and looking good. 

TABLES AND PREMIUM TICKETS 

Diamond Angel Table ● $25,000  
Ten (10) tickets for seating in the Ronay Menschel Auditorium for the Symposium; premier table placement for lunch; prominent listing in the program; a copy of I Am Invincible by Norma Kamali for each guest; and a complimentary Starlight Circle membership for one year.

Platinum Angel Table ● $10,000 
Ten (10) tickets for seating in the Ronay Menschel Auditorium for the Symposium; prime table placement for lunch; prominent listing in the program; a copy of I Am Invincible by Norma Kamali for each guest; and a complimentary DeWitt Clinton Circle membership for one year. 

Golden Angel Table ● $5,000 
Ten (10) tickets for seating in the Ronay Menschel Auditorium for the Symposium; table placement for lunch; prominent listing in the program; a copy of I Am Invincible by Norma Kamali for table buyer; and a complimentary Museum Fellow membership for one year. 

Silver Angel Ticket ● $2,500 
One (1) ticket for seating in the Ronay Menschel Auditorium for the Symposium; preferred seating at lunch; prominent listing in the program; and a complimentary Museum Sustainer membership for one year. 

Bronze Angel Ticket ● $1,000
One (1) ticket for seating in the Frederick A. O. Schwarz Classroom for simulcast viewing of the Symposium; reserved seating for lunch, and listing in the program. 

Angel Ticket ● $500  
One (1) ticket seating in the Frederick A. O. Schwarz Classroom for simulcast viewing of the Symposium; seating for lunch, and listing in the program.

Junior Halo Ticket ● $250      
One (1) ticket for seating in the Frederick A. O. Schwarz Classroom for simulcast viewing of the Symposium; seating for lunch, and listing in the program. LIMITED AVAILABILITY. SUPPORTERS 35 YEARS OR YOUNGER. MAXIMUM 2 TICKETS PER ORDER. 

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR EVENT ATTENDEES
 

• As of April 1, 2022, the Museum has paused our vaccination and mask requirements. Guests are welcome to wear a mask if they so choose. Any updates to our COVID policies will be posted at mcny.org/visit. 
• Donor benefits are subject to change based on NYS & NYC COVID-19 guidelines. 
• For more information about the Museum’s COVID Guidelines, please check our "Plan Your Visit" page. 

EVENT CONTACT

Jackie Zirman ● Director of Special Events ● 917.492.3414 ● jzirman@mcny.org