In December 2011, Miami-based artist Gabriela McAdams decided to organize and launch an event entitled ARTE/AMOR for 2012 to benefit the Florida AIDS Walk.
An inspiration which came from her willingness and desire to help others through the sales of artworks from her artists' friends including her own creation, McAdams wanted to donate the most possible to benefit the South Florida nonprofit organization.
"I have never organized anything like this before but I thought that I could definitely establish a plan, learning on the go and it has been such a great experience the whole way through," said McAdams.
Soon enough her idea was revealed and up in the air, McAdams started to receive support from friends in unexpected ways. She first invited artists to participate through Facebook and posted an ad in the Miami New Times.
"I also contacted artists directly whom I admire; I had pretty much the same approach to getting sponsors for the event," added McAdams.
100 percent of the monies raised will be donated to Florida AIDS Walk and thus matched dollar-for-dollar by the M•A•C AIDS Fund.
Artists donating to the March fundraiser event include Sergio Cervantes, Ricardo Serpa, Mark T. Smith, Jorge Heilpern, Patrick Calhoun, Gina Martynova, Rachel DeJohn, Kourtney Brown, Alex Heria, Kazilla Williams, Marshall Arisman, Anica Shpilberg, Barbara M. de Varona, Jonathan Stein, Gaston Eliasgali, Ian Glending, Sean Murdock, Cecilia Lueza, Humberto Vento, Kat Danilova, Alejandro Takechel, Natalie Hernandez, and Diana Contreras among others.
Sponsors include Eclectic Network, What's Up Miami, Mia Jewels, Exhale Spa Miami, Asprey, Artist and Craftsman Miami, Broward Design Center, Teasy.com, Duffys, The Four Seasons Miami, Terribly Girly, Zadok Gallery, Independent Print and Design, Sullo Salon and Spa, ID Art Supply, Ayama Yoga among others.
There will be a special performance session by PyroFusion dancers who will be donating their talents to perform for such a noble cause.
ARTE/AMOR Fundraising Event at Cafeina Lounge, March 17, 2012 from 9-12PM
Tickets $20 (pre-event)
For more info please contact Gabriela McAdams at arteamor2012@live.com for ticket sales Cafeina Wynwood Lounge, 297 NW 23rd Street, Miami, Florida
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