Vivanista talks with Peyton Cochran, the zealous Founder of the Young Patrons group for the American Folk Art Museum in New York City about her upcoming 100 % Folk Fundraiser on December 10th, 2010. With upwards of 400 attendees expected, a fashion show, live DJ and the museum open to exploration this event marks the one year anniversary of the young patrons group inception and the first 100% Folk event.

Peyton shares the secrets to her success in our fifteen minute podcast, where she addresses the challenges of starting a new young professional group, how to create a memorable fundraiser with little or no budget and drive attendance and membership using grassroots tactics.

Click on the podcast below to play the brief interview with Peyton Cochran, moderated by Vivanista Co-founder Annie Vranizan.

100% FOLK

December 10, 8–11pm
Presented by the American Folk Art Museum’s Young Patrons, 100% Folk will have DJs spinning sets in the museum’s stunning atrium while guests enjoy an open bar of specialty cocktails and the current exhibitions.

Proceeds support American Folk Art Museum’s exhibitions and programming.

Buy Tickets Here!
$30 advance, $40 at the door

About Young Patrons

The American Folk Art Museum’s Young Patrons seek to introduce new audiences to folk art and to raise funds to support the American Folk Art Museum’s exhibitions and programs.

The Young Patrons enjoy access to some of the best parties in the New York City art scene, including exclusive members-only events, along with exhibition previews, free museum admission, a subscription to Modern magazine, and reciprocal membership at museums across the country.

 

[Feature photo by Dan Nguyen, Flickr.com]