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September, 2008 LIVE DRAW 2008 Confirmed NEW Venue Second Annual Fundraiser presented by D Magazineand created by Delia Cabral Benefiting Arts Fighting Cancer and the Cancer Relief Fund Returning Los Angeles "Special Guest Artist" Kevin Rolly and his amazing "Oilgraphing" www.kevissimo.com Dallas, TX, August 28, 2008 - LIVE DRAW! Presented by D Magazine and created by Delia Cabral benefits Arts Fighting Cancer and the Cancer Relief Fund returns to Dallas this fall! The world-famous Live Draw! returns to Dallas, this time bringing "Nudes with a View" courtesy of the Orion Ballroom. International art dealer Delia Cabral and Arts Fighting Cancer have partnered with sponsor D Magazine for a cultural event that is a departure from customary fundraising efforts. Forward thinking and tastefully bold, Live Draw! is a collective experience bringing together diverse talent for life drawing in front of a live audience. WHAT: Arts Fighting Cancer's Live Draw! is soon to be a recognizable feature on the social calendar, provides viewers with an intimate glimpse into the creative process of the figure artist. Witness accomplished artists render nudes in a variety of styles with the opportunity to purchase the work right off the pad. The artwork is priced on the spot and will increase throughout the evening reflecting demand. WHERE: Compare technique and interpretation as each artist approaches the subject in a unique manner while enjoying the stunning vista at the newly renovated Orion Ballroom at 400 S. Zang Blvd., formerly Top O' The Cliff. Famous for its breathtaking view from the 15th floor of the Bank of America building, this historical space offers the Dallas skyline as an elegant backdrop to a distinctive experience for a cause that touches so many lives WHO: "It's a new twist on performance art" remarks creator and international art dealer Delia Cabral, who introduced Live Draw! to Arts Fighting Cancer founder, Michael Cain in 2006. Come for a dose of inspiration benefitting Arts Fighting Cancer, chaired by Melina McKinnon and Michael Cain. The diverse panel of artists consists of returning Los Angeles artists Fausin Mdisa and Kevin Rolly with (new to Dallas) Alejandro Gehry, son of seminal architect Frank Gehry and well known in his own realm. Dallas artists will include Arthur "ARTMAN" James, Bob Poe, Brandon Oldenburg of Dallas based special effects house Reel FX, husband and wife team Hollis James Hoff and Elaine Schindler, both former set designers for Sex In The City and The Sopranos, and Booker T. Washington's student choice, showcasing new up and coming talent. Live Draw! Promises to provide a perfect blend of creative expression within a thoroughly modern setting. WHEN: Thursday October 16th 2008 AFC was founded in 1999 with two goals, to produce cutting edge artistic events which appeal to the art enthusiasts and film lovers and raise money for cancer relief. Michael Cain acted upon his father's mandate following his diagnosis or pancreatic cancer, "Make people's lives better while you are able to do so". The Board of Directors has worked fervently over the past eight years to build AFC into a respected artistic organization with a solid track record of raising funds for individuals battling cancer and their families. The Inaugural Live Draw! raised more than $12,000 for the Cancer Relief Fund. With your help, Arts Fighting Cancer will continue to make a difference. Please visit www.artsfightingcancer.com to find out how to attend and interact at this dramatic Live Draw! event. PRESS CONTACT FOR LIVE DRAW! Michael DeVous Jr. Event Producer Tel: 214.669.6812 Fax: 214.720.0551 Michaeld@def2.org
Arts Fighting Cancer is a non-profit organization that promotes the arts while raising funds to help improve the quality of life for individuals fighting cancer. |