Harriet Fields, Executive Director of NOHO NY BID, was honored at FIT’s Alumni Star Salute Scholarship Dinner for all of her work in building community and partnerships between industry and community leaders, and bringing the worlds of art and industry together through a variety of projects and events.

“I’ve always believed that art speaks to everyone, so I’ve strived to bring art into my business as Executive Director of the NOHO NY Business Improvement District,” said Harriet Fields, after being introduced by Borough President C. Virginia Fields. “By creating events like the ArtWalk that marry art and industry, I have been able to bring visibility to both and have been privileged to meet some extraordinary people.”

Every year, FIT’s alumni association holds a gala dinner to support their scholarship fund and to honor distinguished alumni of FIT who have made outstanding contributions to design and their community.