Art For Progress presents "Clash of the Artists 2010 Finals Event"

March 15, 2010 - PRLog -- 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.

Details for the after party TBA.

*Bottle Service and private tables are available. If interested contact events@artforprogress.org.

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.

AFP is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.

"Creative Culture Accelerating Social Change"

Finalists: http://www.artforprogress.org/clash2010/contest.php
Tickets: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/100460
Event Page: http://www.artforprogress.org/events/clash_10.php

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Art For Progress' Arts Education Community provides underserved youth with dynamic artistic programming that promotes reflection and self-expression. By connecting youth with working artists, their communities and each other, we hope to transform the way they see themselves and the world around them.