On Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010, The Race Is On to Restore the Mackay Horses fundraiser was held at the North Shore Architectural Stone atelier in Glen Head. The event attracted a crowd of community leaders, government officials, artists, preservation and art enthusiasts, and residents from Long Island’s North Shore.

The 25-ton Mackay statue is one of two that originally stood on the 650-acre estate Harbor Hill, the celebrated Roslyn home of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Mackay. Roslyn Landmark Society was charged with the restoration of the statues and the $15,000 raised at the inaugural Race Is On fundraiser has given the society a rousing start.

For the fundraiser, North Shore Architectural Stone transformed its unique space into an art and sculpture gallery dedicated to the history of the Mackay statues. In addition to the imposing marble horse, the main gallery featured video and pictorial displays that chronicled the lifespan of the famed sculptures. An additional gallery space exhibited equine and landscape artwork from noted artists Virginia Pierrepont, Carol V. Kingston, Paul Crifo, Jerelyn Hanrahan, sculptor Tom Malloy and photographer Elizabeth Roosevelt.

Mackay Horses FundraiserArtist Carol Vollet Kinsgton