Friday, January 25th
"Art for Animals" Body Painting Event
“PAINT OFF” Supporting Abandoned Pet Rescue;
Models will be painted in ‘styles’ of Modern Art Masters

Brooke Trace Gallery will host “Art for Animals”, the final Floranada Gallery Event supporting Abandoned Pet Rescue. Body Painters & Rockers, artists, come together for an incredible display of talent. The event takes place at Jan. 25, 2008 from 6 pm-midnight, 1098 NE Floranada Road, 45th Street. The featured artists include Oscar Camaran, Jesse Thoreson, and JC of YEK Designs. These artists will demonstrate an animal style theme on live models. Showcased artists works include Brooke Trace, Ashton Howard, John Bowen, Larry Joe Miller, Jeff Shulman, Picasso, Salvador Dali, Peter Max and more. There will be a special exhibition of Rolling Art, from exotic cars to custom motorcycles.

 

The animal style body painting will be demonstrated throughout the evening. Our live entertainment is an incredible line up of talented musicians. They are a crowd pleaser playing rock the way it should be played. Bourget Bike Works will be exhibiting rolling art on two wheels! The New Auto Toy Store will be hosting an exhibit of the Baddest selection of rolling art on four wheels with their exotic cars.

 

There will be complementary appetizers and entertainment. A raffle will be held featuring a variety of items, gift certificates and art donated by the Gallery. There will be a $10 admission donation for supporting Abandoned Pet Rescue and enjoyment of this collection of talent.

 

Abandon Pet Rescue is a nonprofit animal rescue organization that provides sanctuary for and specializes in caring for stray cats and dogs. They consist of all volunteers and rely solely on public donations to buy food and to provide medical care for the animals. They provide a no-kill sanctuary for cats and dogs in need.

 

The event will support Abandoned Pet Rescue through donations at the door and the raffle. Event sponsors include: The New Auto Toy Store, The Aqua Toy Store, Bourget Bike Works, Fort Lauderdale Harley Davidson, Picture This Promotions, Hugh's Catering, Blue Martini, Bobby Rodriguez Productions, Renaissance Festival, Jeff’s Beach House Grill, Kilwin's of Las Olas, and more to be announced.

There will be a voluntary $5 donation requested at the door. There will be complementary appetizers and entertainment. A silent auction will be held featuring a variety of items donated by the Gallery and local supporting businesses.

 

The event will support the Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital Foundation through donations at the door and the silent auction being held from 6-9:30 p.m. Event sponsors include:  Big 106, Bourget Bike Works, Fort Lauderdale Harley Davidson, Gold Coast Valet, Hugh's Catering, Bobby Rodriguez Productions Renaissance Festival, Russ Gagliano Classic Car Shows, Merriweather Resort, The Aqua Toy Store, Anthony Crane, Heart Rock Sushi, Kilwin's of Las Olas, Colin & Sas Christian, Center For Optimal Health, and more to be announced. This event will be held in memory of Tommy Ruzzano, a huge supporter of the hospital that just lost his fight with cancer.  He assisted and supported this event in past years.