Helena Christensen, Brooke Shields and More Pay Tribute to Outgoing New York Academy of Art President David Kratz at 2025 Tribeca Ball

 Two hours. That’s how long one of the two stilt walkers flanking the entrance to the New York Academy of Arts estimated that they could stay elevated. An inquisitive crowd was lined up down the Leonard Street sidewalk, where performers dressed in rose gold dresses welcomed guests into the annual Tribeca Ball. Two hours was also how long prompt guests could expect to be on their feet during the event’s festive VIP Studio Preview, which led into a seated gala dinner. In addition to the usual order of business — supporting the academy’s educational programs and getting to interact with current students and alumni — this year’s event paid tribute to longtime New York Academy of Arts president David Kratz, who recently retired after 15 years. “It’s always great to be here for the fundraising part and for the art, but especially David,” said Helena Christensen. “He’s such an amazing artist as well, which I didn’t even know when I got to meet him at first,” she added. “I finally saw his art because he invited me [to his house] and I was looking at these beautiful pieces hanging on the wall — and they were his.” Tribeca Ball guests included longtime supporters

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