Started in 2008 with a simple premise; the best in art with the best in music while accessing venues not usually open to artists.
Mano A Mano Art Shows recognizes that Music and Art go hand in hand and our logo illustrates that point with a hand on a record and a hand with a pencil.
Our shows feature dozens of artists of various disciplines all focused on a single theme. Throughout the night DJ Osmose spins some awesome music while art lovers browse the art on the walls and interact with the actual artists. A couple times an hour we will do artist interviews on stage to give everyone an inside look into the creative process of the artists. We also feature drawing contest which we call Pencil Wars. We pass out small paper cards and pencils and have an all out pencil drawing contest with a winner decided by majority crowd vote.
In 2011 Mano A Mano Art Shows are focused in giving back to the human community. Charity involvement in our shows allow us to donate some of the proceeds of our art sales to help those in need.
Feed The People does exactly that, Feed people who are hungry and homeless. They have an ongoing National feed the people program in effect right now that they’ve worked on for the past three years. You can find more info at http://ftpmovement.tumblr.com/
Mano A Mano Art Shows has also partnered with The Action Not Words Project, Inc. ANWP supports various causes internationally. They support local food and garden projects; internationally they support housing for homeless families as well as feeding less fortunate communities. ANWP collects perishables, canned goods, toiletries and clothing for local and international charities. Please visit http://www.theactionnotwordsproject.org/ .
The venue was an awesome win for Mano A Mano Art Shows as Keelee Butler provides us with KSP/The Loft at Metropolitan Lofts in the West End. The space is huge and we plan on filling it with art, models, djs and art lovers. For more on the venue, please search for KSP Event Space on FaceBook.
Mano A Mano Art Shows are very interactive and fun as the way art and music should be. What better way to expose the arts than with great music and an awesome atmosphere? We love art, we love music and we love helping the human cause.
There will be body painted models for artist to draw and photographers to take pictures of the night
Dozens of paintings from artists all over the US
DJ Osmose with bumping vibes
FTP will provide their nutritious delicious food and there will be a full bar of spirits open.
For more information on Latin Invasion and upcoming art shows, please visit: manoamanoartshows.com
8pm
Cover $5 donation w/Canned Good
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PENCIL WARS! winner gets a special prize!!!
percentage of proceeds to benefit local charities:
Community Teen Coalition & Feed The People