Save the Date, people! Wednesday, September 9, 2009, SJ FAM and Hotel Valencia presents – Art & Sole. Art & Sole will take place at Cielo, an open air wine terrace, located at the beautiful Hotel Valencia in Santana Row from 6pm-8pm.
The premise is to showcase the talent and creativity of local artists using shoes as their canvas. We hope to accomplish two visions from Art & Sole; to establish a network of fundraising events for charities, and to bring awareness to local artists. The affluent young and hip audience we hope to attract will also realize, through Art & Sole, that the city renowned for being the capital of Silicon Valley is also a growing haven for art and culture.
Art & Sole has selected Soles4Souls as this year’s beneficiary. Soles4Souls facilitates the donations of shoes, which are used to aid the hurting worldwide. Soles4Souls has a simple mission: To impact as many lives as possible with the gift of shoes. Art & Sole will also broker direct donation to Soles4Souls for those individuals that cannot make the event. Admission to Art & Sole grants access to an array of entertainment, including a silent shoe auction, live performance by local R&B singer Tracy Cruz, music by DJ Bside, and give a-ways. In addition, raffle tickets will be given to individuals that donate a pair of shoes. Proceeds for charity will come from the silent auction, donations, and the $10 admission charge.
We invite all to join us on this special night of art and music. This is a great way to support your local artists and enjoy a beautiful evening, while giving back to a worthwhile cause. To learn more about Art & Sole or for media and sponsorship opportunities contact us at info@sjfam.com.
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Featured Artists:
Abraham Menor (www.brainsoiled.com/)
Christine Benjamin (www.cbillustration.squarespace.com)
DeeJae Paeste (www.deejaepaeste.com/)
Fernando Amaro Jr. (http://force129.blogspot.com/)
Orly Locquiao (www.hbtat2.com)
Sandy Munio (www.munio-ink.com)
Sean Boyles (www.seanboyles.com)
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Official Shoe Sponsors:
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Event Sponsors:
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Shoe Drive:
We will be hosting a Soles4Souls shoe drive the day of the event. We need the ‘gently worn’ shoes taking up space in your closet. For each pair of shoes donated, you will receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win one of our fabulous prizes donated by our sponsors. “It is estimated that Americans have 1.5 billion pairs of unworn shoes lying in their closets. We can use each and every one of these pairs to make a tangible difference in someone’s life.”
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