Iconic South Beach Hosts Innovative Red Bull Art of Can Miami Exhibit

Forty-Seven Original Works of Art on Display March 3-14

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Feb 26, 2010, 12:03 ET

MIAMI, Feb. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Heads will turn along Ocean Drive in South Beach as the Red Bull Art of Can exhibit opens March 3-14, showcasing an array of original artwork in a variety of mediums. The 47-piece collection includes an eight-foot tall Egyptian wall with hieroglyphics, a delicately designed couture gown and a creation that must have been influenced by a Faberge Egg. Red Bull Art of Can challenges artists to create art with, or inspired by Red Bull Energy Drink, Red Bull Sugarfree and Red Bull Cola cans. The nationwide search for creativity invited innovative artists, both professional and amateur, to submit their designs for consideration in the ninth exhibition of its kind in the US. The number of cans utilized in the artwork ranged from one to thousands! The featured artists are creative individuals from all backgrounds, ages and occupations – from art students to fashion designers and advertising executives to educators.

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The top three artists will be announced during the private gala on March 3rd which will be hosted by the fabulous Elaine Lancaster and the evening will boast couture fashion by Project Runway alumni, Mychael Knight.

CHIC CREATIONS, CRAFTSMANSHIP & CURATOR

Vibrantly filled with art deco design, nightlife, fashion and celebrities, Miami is the ideal host city for Red Bull Art of Can. Jeremy Chestler, executive director of ARTCENTER/SOUTH FLORIDA has been selected to curate the public exhibition which will take place in a one of a kind gallery installation created specifically to house this event.

CRITIC'S CHOICE

A prominent panel of judges was selected to review the wide array of submissions to determine which pieces earned a coveted pedestal in the exhibition. Their collective decision was based on the overall creativity, execution and construction of each piece. This distinguished panel of judges includes:

Richard Arregui – Founder Richard Arregui Gallery/Honorary Museum Trustee, Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami
Denise Delgado – Curator of Art Services & Exhibitions, Miami-Dade Public Library System/Founder, First Person Projects
Gary Farmer – Proprietor, The Strand restaurant, bar and black box theater/Marketing Consultant/Freelance Writer
Gean Moreno – Founder, [NAME] Publications; Artist/Freelance Writer
Jill Weisberg – Founder, JillArtDesign, Inc./Graphic Designer/Fine Artist/Adjunct Professor, Florida Atlantic University

The judges also award special honors to the top three pieces, including the grand prize of a trip to Art Basel in Switzerland. The runner-up and third prize winners will receive unique art experiences. The public will also have the opportunity to speak their mind and designate a "People's Choice Award" by casting votes at the exhibit.

The Red Bull Art of Can exhibit will be located on South Beach along Ocean Drive at 9th Street. The free event runs March 3-14. For more information, including a preview of the works of art, visit www.redbullartofcan.com.

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