2018 New Hampshire Benefit and James Baldwin Library Dedication

November 3, 2018

In celebration of James Baldwin’s (3x 54-60) contributions to American society and culture as a prolific writer and artist, MacDowell honored him with weekend-long festivities.

Our annual New Hampshire Benefit, this year on November 3, raised more than $41,000 and included a stirring performance by baritone Phil Lima and brief words by poet and Fellow Kevin Young (6x 93-13). Video is available below. The New Hampshire Benefit is held on the grounds each year and brings together artists-in-residence, MacDowell supporters, and business leaders for an intimate community celebration of art and artists.

On Sunday November 4, both Young and author and Fellow Florence Ladd (98) helped us dedicate the James Baldwin Library before a crowd of more than 100 people. Video of the ceremony can be viewed below.

To learn more about the New Hampshire Benefit or to become a sponsor, please contact our events department or call 212.535.9690

Black and white images of James Baldwin. He is wearing a white collared shirt and a tie.

(Allan Warren photo)

Kevin Young Speaks At Dedication of The James Baldwin Library
Kevin Young Speaks At Dedication of The James Baldwin Library
Baritone Phil Lima Performs
Poet Kevin Young Speaks at Benefit
The James Baldwin Library Dedication: Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018
Author and educator Florence Ladd Reflects on Her Friend James Baldwin

Images from the weekend

A table displaying the books of James Baldwin.
Five event attendees pose together for a photo
Two event attendees pose for a photo
Event attendees conversate in a small group
Event attendees conversate in a small group
Event attendees conversate in a small group
A collection of books are displayed on a table
Three event attendees pose for a photo
Event attendees conversate in a small group
Three event attendees pose together for a photo
Event attendees conversate at their table
Event attendees conversate at their table
Event attendees conversate at their table
A man speaks to an audience from a stage.
A man stand on stage before an audience of people sitting at their tables, looking on and applauding
Cheryl speaks to seated event attendees from a podium
Event attendees conversate at their table
Event attendees pose for a group photo at their table
A large group of event attendees pose together for a photo
Event VIPs pose together for a photo
A woman speaks into a microphone at a podium. Next to her, a man is seated.
A woman speaks into a microphone at a podium
A crowd gathers outside of the new library awaiting the dedication ceremony
Kevin and Florence stand next to one another, laughing
Cheryl speaks from a podium to a crowd of event attendees, some are seated, others are standing
Kevin speaks at a podium to a crowd of event attendees
A man speaks into a microphone at a podium.
Event attendees conversate in a small group
Event attendees conversate in a small group
Event attendees conversate in a small group
Two people admire a portrait of James Baldwin that is hung on a wall
Two people admire a portrait of James Baldwin that is hung on a wall
Two people admire a photograph hung on a wall
Kevin and an interviewer sit in chairs next to one another and have a conversation

Images by Joanna Eldredge Morrissey and Jonathan Gourlay

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