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Sherman's photography addresses the role and representation of women in the media, as well as the role of the contemporary artist. Her works engage with portraiture, as she has often photographed herself dressed as fictional women; however, her photos depict female archetypes like the housewife, the prostitute, the woman in tears, and the divorcee, rather than actual women. She garnered acclaim for her landmark series the "Complete Untitled Film Stills" (1977-1980), in which she stylized herself in the fashion of film-noir and B-movie actresses, and for directing the film Office Killer in 1997. In 1995, she was a recipient of the MacArthur Fellowship. 

Sherman was born in New Jersey, graduated from the State University of New York College at Buffalo, and currently lives in New York City. Her photography has been exhibited around the world and has been collected by museums including the Modern Museum of Art, New York, Musée du Jeu de Paume, Paris, and the Brooklyn Museum. 

The program will begin at 11 a.m. with an introduction to Sherman's career, followed by the the award presentation by Brooklyn Museum director Arnold L. Lehman and a reception and luncheon in the newly refurbished Beaux-Arts Court. Guests will also have a chance to view the newly installed contemporary art galleries: a long-term exhibition titled "21, Selections of Contemporary Art from the Brooklyn Museum."

Tickets range from $150 to $3,000 with proceeds going to a range of museum programs.