Lord and Taylor to Benefit the Rebuilding of the New Orleans Art Community

12 Artists Showcased in the Fifth Avenue Windows

September 20th through October 14th

NEW YORK, Sept. 21 (Lord & Taylor) -- Lord and Taylor announces the opening of Kaleidoscope Katrina, an exhibit of works by 12 artists from New Orleans in its flagship's Fifth Avenue windows, September 20th through October 14th.

The exhibit, in support of the rebuilding of the New Orleans art community, include Sidonie Villere, Jonathan Ferrara, Jeffrey Pitt, Dawn Dedeaux, Luis Cruz Azaceta, Raine Bedsole, Doyle Gertjejansen, Sally Heller, Jeremy Jernegan, George Dunbar, Margaret Evangeline and Jose Maria Cundin. The art showcased in the windows, plus additional works displayed in a specially constructed gallery in the store's eleventh floor, will be available for purchase, all proceeds going to the featured artists. Lord & Taylor will also make a donation to the SweetArt Katrina Fund.

The SweetArt Katrina Fund, established by New Orleans' Contemporary Arts Center, supports artists who suffered losses from Hurricane Katrina. A benefit event in New York, hosted by honorary chairpersons Alexa Georges and Sarah Bacon in 2006, raised nearly $100,000 to create the fund.

To celebrate Kaleidoscope Katrina, Lord and Taylor will host a private reception in the artists' honor, Tuesday, September 25th. Guests will enjoy hors d'ouvre by renowned chef Donald Link, owner of New Orleans' famed restaurants, Herbissaint and Cochon, and winner of the 2007 James Beard Best Chef South Award, who is coming to New York for Kaleidoscope Katrina. Lord & Taylor is also flying three legendary New Orleans musicians to entertain its guests. Master pianist Amasa Miller will lead the trio. Joining him are guitarist, vocalist and composer, Detroit Brooks, as well as the celebrated trombonist, Craig Klein, The Harry Connick, Jr. sideman.

For more information, please visit the Lord & Taylor website.