A message from VAEA's Chairman

VAEA by Audino Diaz A message from our Chairman,  Today is the best day to say thanks, in the spirit of thanksgiving, I would like to express in the name of VAEA a special thanks for all that supported us in in our recent 2012 Benefit Gala Honoring Master Carlos Cruz-Diez. We would like to thank Carlos Cruz-Diez for receiving the Paez Medal of Art, we are honored and touched. Our immense gratitude to our Gala Chairs Maria Brito and Marcio Souza for their invaluable support. Thanks to our fabulous Mistress of Ceremony Anabella Kogan Troconis , DJ Extraordinaire Titina Penzini and Music Sensation David Mazzarri for sharing their talents and making VAEA's celebration a night to remember. A special thanks to our staff and volunteers. Our words of gratitude to our sponsors, ACC Brokers, Pinta Art Fair, Ron Santa Teresa, The Museum of Arts and Design, Delta Airlines, Angel Sanchez, Leonardo Armas, Sego Jewelry, Veneto America, Ray Productions, The House of V and specially to Clara Krivoy and all her colleagues from Chadbourne & Parke for supporting our causes and attending our gala, your law firm has become a shield that allows us to continue with strength our philanthropic initiative. We are grateful to our board members and all gala attendee and all the generous group of friends that support our mission. We treasure your kindness in our hearts. "The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest intention." Oscar Wilde Ali Cordero Casal Chairman The Venezuelan American Endowment for the Arts The Venezuelan American Endowment for the Arts 30 West 61st Street, Suite 17C New York, New York 10023