2026 Families Weekend Art Sale & Auction
VASSAR COLLEGE, CCMPR
9/25 Fri 12 pm - 6 pm
9/26 Sat. 10 am - 6 pm
9/27 Sun. 9 am - 2 pm
Online Auction: 9/19 Sat. – 9/26 Sat.
We invite you to the 26th annual Art Sale and Auction at Vassar College, featuring an online auction and in person sale. The event will showcase the beauty and joy of Haitian culture by featuring hundreds of works of art and handcrafts from this country of great artisans! The auction will feature nearly 40 paintings and handcrafts, preceding the actual art sale at Vassar College. Original art from scores of Haitian artists will be available for sale in the Multi-purpose room on the second floor of the College Center.
Works encompass paintings, iron sculptures, paper mâché, wood and metal handcrafts and more — displaying the country's diverse and talented artistic voices. Sales directly support the livelihoods of hundreds of local artists, and proceeds also benefit numerous programs in Chermaitre — a mountain village in Haiti. This sales’ proceeds will go to our education initiative for 200 primary school children, secondary school and adult education programs. Please come and support sustainable development initiatives in Haiti, while simultaneously connecting with the vibrant, joyous narrative expressed through the art.
Art & Soul 2026
Supporting and providing healthcare in rural Haiti
The Haiti Project’s Art & Soul Gala raises funds for the staffing, supplies, and operation of a medical clinic in Fiervil, Haiti, for a full year. The clinic serves thousands of families from 47 remote, mountain communities by providing medical care that they would otherwise not have access to.
The Art & Soul Gala has been supported by local physicians, businesses, and families in the Hudson Valley for 15 years!
Food will be catered by the Twisted Soul!
We invite you to learn more and join us in celebrating the progress being made, and to take a stand for improving healthcare accessibility in rural Haiti.
THIS YEAR’S HONOREES
Premier Medical Group is a multi-specialty medical practice serving the Hudson Valley for decades and was founded with a mission to deliver compassionate, high-quality healthcare to the communities it serves. Premier Medical Group has been a foremost and steadfast sponsor of our efforts to expand healthcare access in rural Haiti, supporting the delivery of essential medical services to communities with limited resources and few healthcare options, that started with the inception of the Haiti Project’s clinic in rural Haiti. Guided by a strong commitment to service, Premier consistently proves that access to quality healthcare is essential - both locally and globally.
Their longstanding partnership with the Haiti Project reflects a unified vision that access to quality healthcare is vital for everyone, and that meaningful change is achieved through long- term partnerships and community collaboration.
Premier physicians are noted for their comprehensive care across an exceptional range of specialties. These specialities include Urology, Gastroenterology, Cardiology, Rheumatology, Neurology, Podiatry, Dermatology, Gynecology, Plastic Surgery, and Internal Medicine, including Pulmonology, Nephrology, and Family Practice.
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Bertrand Norvilus, MD
Director of the clinic in Fiervil, Haiti, Dr. Bertrand Norvilus serves as the head Physician and Medical Director of the Fiervil clinic, providing and coordinating essential services to ensure healthcare access despite limited resources. Unimpeded by the political turbulence that has made it difficult to receive vaccines and medicine, he continues to serve over 3,000 people from 47 different villages. Dr. Norvilus is a family medicine specialist who received a full scholarship to medical school in Cuba. He brings medical expertise to his patients in Fiervil from his experience as a noted physician at the local Alma Mater Hospital. He has also pursued additional studies in Hospital Management, Strategic Marketing, and French, expanding his knowledge beyond the field of medicine. Dr. Norvilus has displayed extraordinary organizational skills, autonomy, foresight, motivation, open-mindedness, and innovation, and the ability to adapt to any environment. He serves the clinic despite traversing dangerous road blocks, crossing unpaved roads and riverbeds to get to the clinic. He is a hero to his patients!
We invite you to join us as a sponsor
With Appreciation
BECOME A SPONSOR OR DONATE
With appreciation for your contribution, your sponsorship includes tickets for the event.
Level Amount
Elite $10,000
Diamond $5,000
Platinum $3,000
Gold $1,500
Silver $1,000
Bronze $750
Copper $500
Friend $300
Recognition and acknowledgmentof your sponsorship will be included in the advertising for the Gala in local papers and magazines, on our website, Facebook and Instagram. Your sponsorship entitles you to a gift from Haitian artisans and admission to the event.
You can also mail a check to:
The Haiti Project
P.O. Box 2985
Poughkeepsie NY, 12603
Purchase an Admission Ticket
Greenwich Haitian Art & Handcraft Sale 2026
Hosted by the Haiti Project + Second Congregational Church
Second Congregational Church
139 East Putnam Avenue Greenwich, CT
Saturday Feb. 28 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday Mar. 1 9 am - 2 pm
Join the Haiti Project on Saturday through Sunday, Feb. 28th - March 1st, for our Haitian art sale showcasing hundreds of original Haitian art and handcrafts. The sale is free and open to the public.
Works encompass paintings, iron sculptures, paper mâché, wood and metal handcrafts and more - displaying the country’s diverse and talented artistic voices.
Sales directly support the livelihoods of hundreds of local artists. Proceeds also benefit numerous programs in Chermaitre—a mountain village in the northwest, supporting art, education, health, and sustainable development in these villages in rural Haiti.
You can support sustainable development initiatives in Haiti, while simultaneously connecting with the vibrant, joyous narrative expressed through the art.
Vassar Student Joy Zhang, Class of 2027, volunteered at the Art Pop Up sale at the Second Congregational Church last fall.
“I loved connecting with people who came to the art sale by speaking with them about metal crafts and metal art from Haiti. I study Art History at Vassar College and being able to apply my knowledge by speaking about composition, structure, and materiality with community members in Greenwich was a very rewarding and fulfilling experience. Through sharing what I’ve learned, I hope people will grow their appreciation of metal art and other Haitian artworks.” – Joy Zhang ‘27
If you can’t make it to the sale, order paintings from our online store!
Co-founder of the Haiti Project, Dr. Andrew Meade notes, “Each piece of artwork tells so many stories. They paint the hopes and dreams of a people. They spread joy and help to transform a narrative of who Haiti, and Haitians, really are. And through their purchase, they support an artist and their family. Enjoy surreal dreamscapes, abundant landscapes, intricate metalwork, and scenes of daily life. It is an opportunity to discover emerging talents alongside established 20th century masters. This breathtaking gathering of creativity affirms our conviction in art’s power to preserve heritage and seed progress.”