Fonda’s idea for an art auction to raise money in support of the cause quickly gathered momentum.
“The vast majority of [gathering these works for auction] was Jane’s doing, though.
There’s no assistant.
Jane Fonda
It’s her sending every email.
She’s a force of nature.”
The campaign funds raised to date total about $17 million.
Downstairs, the event officially kicked off with remarks from gallery owner Larry Gagosian.
“Tonight, we’ve raised $300,000 just in ticket sales.”
