National Art Museum Needs Help

Working on the principle of trustee councils in large museums in all developed countries, Friends of the National Museum plan to update somewhat its concept by working out alternative cultural and entertainment projects, without interfering in the museum's research and plans.

The foundation head Iryna Stetsura described a project which is to earn by August 13 the money needed for reconstruction of the museum's main entrance. The disastrous condition of this architectural monument, which requires $40 million for complete reconstruction, prodded the Friends to search for funds in a so far unusual way. The beautiful and rarely visited Ukrainian Governmental House of Receptions will host a jazz concert with a festive dinner on May 2, the Yeva magazine is going to organize a fashion show on the museum steps on May 22, and there will be a grand fancy-dress ball in the museum itself. All proceeds from selling the $50 invitations and additional charitable contributions will be given the museum, while the participants in the concerts and shows will work for free. The contact phone numbers for all those wishing to assist this noble enterprise are 442-45-61, 264-78-72.