Art and Politics Collide in the First Annual G-40 Art Summit
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For Immediate Release |
Contact: Abbey Franke, afranke@scottcircle.com |
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October 26, 2009 |
202-362-1444, c: 202-251-4637 |
Art and Politics Collide in the First Annual G-40 Art Summit
March 2010
CRYSTAL CITY (ARLINGTON), VA— An office building gets a radical makeover into a progressive contemporary exhibition space as the G-40 Art Summit rolls into Crystal City this March 2010. An artistic interpretation of the G-20 political summit, the G-40 will showcase four state-themed floors with ten featured artists and 40 additional artists per floor. The Art Summit presents a dynamic new gallery experience representing visionary artists from across the world.
There will be over 400 participating artists presenting a wide variety of works – from sculpture and paintings to collages, photography and many other forms of mixed media. This exhibit will be carefully curated and accompanied by other exciting experiential elements ranging from live mural painting to resident DJ’s.
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G-40 – Art Summit – a dynamic contemporary art exhibit featuring curated works from artists across the country. There will also be visual and musical performances. |
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Over 400 contemporary artists participating from across the country. |
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223 23rd St. Arlington, VA 22202 |
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March 2010, Wednesday – Friday evenings, Saturday & Sunday 12:00 p.m. -12:00 a.m., Monday & Tuesday the exhibit will be closed. |
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No ticket is necessary - the event is free and open to the public. |
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Members of the media who would like to attend should contact Abbey Franke at afranke@scottcircle.com or at 202-362-1444, c: 202-251-4637 |
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