The Friends of Education
The Friends of Education, founded in 1993, is an affiliate group of The Museum of Modern Art. The mission of the Friends of Education is to foster a greater appreciation of art created by African American artists and to encourage African American participation in the activities and membership of MoMA. In addition to financial support, members provide invaluable assistance to the Museum's outreach efforts to the African American community. Past Jazz Interludes have honored Spike Lee and Mera and Donald Rubell (2012), Lois and Roland W. Betts and Elizabeth Catlett (2010), Agnes Gund and David Rockefeller Jr. (2008), Dr. Camille O. Cosby (2006), Dorothy Cullman (2004), and George Wein (2001), with a performance by Wynton Marsalis in 1998. Cocktails 7:00 p.m. Dinner and Performance 8:00 p.m. Featuring a musical performance produced by George Wein.