One World Art Show & Haiti Fundraiser proceeds benefiting Safe Water Nexus - Mobilize - Distribute - Sustain Presented by MAB Ventures Inc. & Erin K Productions
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Although Canada has pledged over $620 million in relief to Haiti, an urgent need for on the ground delivery of emergency shelter, food and water to the over one million homeless from the January 12 earthquake continues with the arriving rain and hurricane season. “One World Art Show & Haiti Fundraiser” presented by Monika Blichar of MAB Ventures Inc. aims to continue awareness and support for the deployment of Haiti’s emergency relief. The event takes place at Science World – 1455 Quebec Street, Vancouver, BC, on May 1, 2010 (7:30pm to 1:00am).
100% of Proceeds to Safewater Nexus for Haiti Relief
Donations for “One World” include original art and services from over 40 artists and local businesses valued at over $20,000. Guests can meet artists, view and purchase original artwork, take part in an amazing silent auction, all while enjoying live entertainment and bar service! MAB Ventures is donating 100% cash from the silent auction and sponsored live paintings for Haiti’s relief through Safewater Nexus (safewaternexus.org).
Safewater Nexus is on the ground delivering urgent supplies to groups all over Port au Prince. It has already delivered 400,000 pounds of food, water, tents and medical supplies and must continue with the rain and hurricane season. Matt Chambers, Director of Safewater Nexus is a keynote speaker at “One World”. Stephanie Forster, a “One World” artist is going to Haiti to assist and to report about the Safewater Nexus efforts.
Live Paintings Entertainment at “One World”
From 8:30 pm until 12:00 am, live entertainment for the “One World” event includes sponsored live paintings on canvases, haute couture dresses and on live models in a body art contest. It consists of 7 professional selected teams, 7 talented performers, 7 original body, make-up and hair designs for 7 stories with renowned judges organized by artist, Nailia Minnebaeva of Bodyartcalendar.com.
Jimmy Cummins, previously known as Canada's legendary punk rock icon I,Braineater is providing a live painting as a sponsored door prize. His style is described as goth plus a good dose of carnival freak show and Betty Page style titillation. Greg Schoenck is a Milwaukee-based painter who is influenced by the early German Expressionists, along with the new and old ideas about energy, emotions, and spirituality.
60 Exhibiting Artists at “One World”
Science World was chosen for “One World“ as it could accommodate over 60 exhibiting artists, showing and selling their photography, paintings, sculptures and other visual mediums to a large audience. Artists with the attached “One World” Bios and Artist Statements include: Andrew Briggs, Chris Collacut, Dylan Schultz, Gabriel Morosan, Joe Sala and Stacy Sakai. (More artists and sponsors are in the attached “One World” List.)
“One World” Promoters
Promoters include Liza J. Lee through her Artistrun.org blog, Twitter and Facebook. She is also exhibiting at the “Twitter/Art+Social Media” show at the Diane Farris Gallery April 1 to May 1. Diane Farris also lends support with artist referrals and connecting key public figures to “One World”. Ron Sombilon Gallery is also sponsoring event photography and original art for “One World.” Ron is in collaboration with celebrities for art fundraising for Haiti.
“One World” Organizers
Erin K. Productions is sponsoring a promotional video and is the joint venture partner of Monika Blichar of MAB Ventures. The video for the web is an interview of Monika Blichar’s vision to provide arts and entertainment in Greater Vancouver, with a commitment to supporting local and international charities and emergencies.
MAB Ventures is in the process of obtaining a permanent space in the Vancouver area that would accommodate workshops, a retail gallery, work studios and art show fundraisers. This is timely in light of the current to BC arts cuts to support young and emerging artists. (For more details, see the attached “One World” Background.)
