From left: Artist Carrie Sunday and Elliman CEO Dottie Herman at the “Study in Meditation” party

From the July issue: At 4 p.m. on a Thursday afternoon last month, the Prudential Douglas Elliman location at 980 Madison Avenue resembled your average real estate brokerage office. But by 6 p.m., desks and computers were gone, 16 abstract canvasses by the artist Carrie Sunday hung on the walls and guests were arriving for a party honoring Sunday’s exhibit, “Study in Meditation,” which will be displayed in the office through the end of this month.

Elliman CEO Dottie Herman was inspired to host the exhibition, she said, because “I like putting strong brands together. Carrie is just so talented, and I hope I’m part of her success.” [more]

Photos from last night’s gallery party

Prudential Douglas Elliman’s flagship office at 980 Madison Avenue was transformed into an art gallery on Thursday night — hosting a 16-piece exhibition, called “Study in Meditation,” by contemporary artist Carrie Sunday. The event was hosted by Dottie Herman, president and CEO of Prudential Douglas Elliman. Herman has known the artist, who also tends bar at the Four Seasons, for about 15 years.

The artist, guests of Herman and Elliman brokers mingled over Champagne and wine, all while taking in Sunday’s work — most of which consisted of acrylic paint chips formed into cylindrical rolls and mounted on canvas. Click here to see the photos and more.