Art For Progress presents "Clash of the Artists 2010" Saturday, March 27th
"Russian Disco" courtesy of Comandante Zero
Join us on Saturday, March 27th at Drom in New York City as we present our finalists for Clash of the Artists 2010. The online voting will come to an end on March 10th and the stage will be set for an exciting night of international art, music and performance. This will be AFP's biggest and best event of the year and you don't want to miss it.
The night begins when you walk through the door and receive your ballot for the evening. As you enjoy complimentary cocktails, you can view artwork from our top three in the visual arts competition. The energy will start to build as the first musical artists takes the stage for the live music competition. Next up is everyone's favorite part of the evening, the fashion show. Then we turn the lights down a bit and our guests groove to the beats from this years DJ finalists as they try bring the house down and win Clash of the Artists 2010. And who knows what to expect from the winner of the Creative category, but you'll find out on March 27th as they present their winning creation. But that's just where the fun begins. You will be part of this unique interactive process because your vote will help decide the winners.
To add to the fun this year, AFP will host an after-party featuring special performances from surprise musical guests and DJs.
And you know what really makes it all worth while, Clash of the Artists is a fundraiser for AFP's Art Education Program? So come out and experience an unforgettable night of live entertainment, support a great cause and experience something very different.
Finalists of Clash of the Artists 2010 Visual Artists - Pere Ibañez, Fareeha Khawaja, Chris Soria Live Music - Muj, JC Cassis, Zoe Hillengas DJs - DJ Jago, Kyle McNeill, Brett from Boundless Fashion Designers - Savannah Shreves, Kari Smistek, Anna Janiszewski Creative Winner - Yui Terai
Over the last 5 years AFP has hosted and produced events in a variety of mediums, from traditional gallery showings, to fashion shows, live music performances, and small, cutting edge film screenings, as well as DJ showcases. With this event, we bring all of these elements together in one night.
*Your ticket includes admission to the event and after party, complimentary sponsored cocktails and drink specials, light food and a night of non stop entertainment.
Special guest DJ Jeannie Hopper (Liquid Sound Lounge) is our house DJ for the evening.
Drom
85 Avenue A (btw. 5th & 6th Streets)
New York, NY 10009
7PM - 12 midnight
Clash After Party, Brazilian Jazz, DJ's
Mar 28, 2010 12:00 AM — Mar 28, 2010 4:00 AM
Drom, 85 Avenue A (btw. 5th & 6th Streets) New York, NY
Featuring: Brazilian jazz from the Zé Luis Quartet. Plus,
DJ JP Solis and Sal Leone spinning the best in house, hip hop and funk.
Tickets are $20 and can be purchased by clicking on the link below. Tickets will go up to $25 on March 20th. Get your tickets early as this event will sell out. If tickets are available they will be $30 at the door.
After midnight, tickets will be $10 for the after party. Midnight to 4AM
Based in New York City, AFP seeks to increase the visibility of talented artists and to provide arts education in under-served public schools and communities. Proceeds from Clash of the Artists will help support AFP's growing art education program.
