Mr. Vervoordt will accept the honor and present his unique view of the world with a presentation, "Living with Art", in the plush 165 seat theater of The Hearst Building. There will be cocktails before and an opportunity to enjoy the soaring three story atrium of the Hearst Tower.

After Mr. Vervoordt is presented with the LongHouse Award, the presentation, "Axel Vervoordt's Living With Art", will take place at 7pm. Dinner will follow at the nearby Gainsborough Studios at 8:30pm.

Honorary Chairs: Jack Lenor Larsen, Adelaide De Menil, Sherri Donghia, Alexandra Munroe, Newell Turner, May Vervoordt. This evening is made possible with generous support by the Hearst Design Group, and Adelaide de Menil.