Hope International presents Art Zoo 2011 during Art Basel Week
Saturday, December 3, from 1-5pm
Poolside at Finnegan’s River
401 SW 3rd Avenue
Miami, FL 33130
www.finnegansriver.com
Donations: $50.00 per person

An Art Week celebration of a fun filled afternoon along the Miami River of animal themed art installations including sculptures, paintings and performance artists while learning about animal rescue and adoption titled “Art Zoo”. The event benefits Paws 4 You, Rescue that helps animal welfare.

Paws 4 You (www.paws4you.org) is a non-profit donor subsidized, volunteer 501(c)3 organization, whose mission is to save animals from euthanasia at Miami-Dade Animal Services where on average, one hundred animals are destroyed daily at this county shelter. Rescued animals are given a safe environment, professional medical care and lots of love. Plus, all animals are sterilized, vaccinated and ID micro-chipped to prevent future loss.

Hosts: Carol Caridad, President of Paws 4 You Rescue.& Hope Gainer, Hope International

Presenter: Hope International
Producer & Curator: Hope Gainer, Hope International, www.ehopeinternational.com

Artists: Ana luisa Gonzalez . Ana Rut . Anastasia the Great . Bettina Werner, Salt Queen . Chía Ortegón . Chris Riggs . David Curtis . Debbie Sampson . Deborah Weed . Diana Contreras . Diane Snider . Gus Colors .Holly Wilson . Howard Austin Feld . Joey Kernisky . John Neyrot . Jonathan Boyer . Jonathan Brooks . Jorge Fernandez . Katherine Morgan . Luis Valle . Marc Hubert D’ge . Monique Lassooij . Pachucho . Pery Franco . Peter Hofer . Raul Remirez . Rita Alvarez . Sean Murdock . Stephen Gamson . Ted VanCleave . Tomas Loewy

Designers: Marcella Acosta Boutique
Libations: Icelandic Glacial Water. Leblon. O.N.E. Coconut Water.
Treats: Donut Divas . Edible Arrangements . Finnegan’s River . GreenBitesMiami.com . Pizza Fusion.
Supporters: Dog Bar.. Finnegan’s River. Jungle Island . Life Is Art . Momms Organization . Petco.
Dress Code: Animal print
Pet Costume Competition: Pets welcome for the “Best Artsy Costume”

About Art Zoo 2011: “To celebrate the tenth anniversary year of Art Basel Week in Miami, I decided to create an event that would make guests smile, laugh and feel good”, remarks Hope Gainer of Hope International. “There is so much serious art and scenesters seeking the hottest parties during this action packed week, so I wanted to offer something on the lighter side and go in the opposite direction and bring in some furry friends to warm the heart and soul. After all, dogs are a man’s best friend.” “What better than to share your art passion with your ‘best friend’ ?” Attendees can bring their dogs to our exhibition and have them compete in the “Best Artsy Costume” competition. We will also have dogs available for adoption at the event. So if you don’t have a ‘best friend’, you can adopt one at our event!

We have extended invitations to a few celebrities who never seem to leave home without their doggies! Does Paris Hilton or Mickey Rourke come to mind?!

Education is another component of our event to relay the importance of spaying and neutering. Pet overpopulation is a serious problem in our country.

All of the art installations and performance art will have an animal related theme. Art Zoo 2011 will present a diverse selection of both renowned and emerging artists from around the world.

We invite you to “Help us save a life!”
Adopt, Foster, Donate thru Paws 4 You on Saturday, December 3!