The Shield Institute

In April 2019, MF Productions produced A Ball for All, an annual gala for The Shield Institute and Pure Vision Arts. The event honored the artistic brilliance of Armando Nunez and his supportive family, the Sanjanas as well as the new Board President, Lori Reinsberg. A Ball for All is an all-out celebration of how The Shield Institute and Pure Vision Arts make it possible for people of varied abilities to access opportunities to express themselves through the arts. Their event, held at Tribeca 360, included cocktails, seated dinner, silent and live auction, as well as dancing with DJ Belinda Becker.

In April 2017, MF Productions collaborated with The Shield Institute and Pure Vision Arts to produce their Spring Gala, Paint the Town Brown. The event honored Beth Anisman, President of The Shield Board, and Pure Vision Arts artist Susan Brown and her family. The event featured a silent auction of works by Pure Vision Arts artists, with more than 30 of the works by Susan Brown, a formal dinner, honoree program, and a pop-up shop.

In May 2015, MF Productions worked with the Shield Institute and Pure Vision Arts to produce Somoza Palooza. The event honored the Somoza family for their work on behalf of and advocacy for those with disabilities. The Somoza family was joined by special guest Amy Poehler, who toasted the family’s activism during the dinner presentation. The event featured a silent auction of work by Pure Vision Arts artists, artist activities and a pop-up shop. The After Party included a DJ set by Belinda Becker, a s’mores bar and a special tequila cocktail bar.