SPARTICAUSE MISSION:
Sparticauses’ main focus is to bring art and the creative process to the masses in an interactive exciting environment to benefit denver’s art non profits.

All artwork will be auctioned off at our year-end “Sparticause Maximus Gala Event” Proceeds will benefit all of non-winning charity participants for the year.

A special thanks to our glorious sponsors

Arts beneficiaries

If you are an artist and would like to get some great exposure and be featured in this group show please contact info@mlaphotonix.com

Coming up Friday July 25th at Beta

Presented by Faces of Entertainment, MLA Photonix in association with Art in the City

This installment the second in a series of live charitable art battles in which six artists will paint live . Sparticause theme this time, the art will be based on “Denver”. The anticipation is great and will take place at Beta Nightclub in the heart of downtown Denver starting at 7:30 p.m. $10 donation at the door. Portion of the proceeds go to local arts beneficiaries. Quoted from the cofounder of Sparticause, Michael Albert, “The last Sparticause enjoyed glorious success providing an entertaining, creative and philanthropic experience for everyone. With over 450 people attending the battle we've since outgrown our space and are excited to hold our next competition at Beta Nightclub in Lodo. Six Spartists will battle this time to make an extravagant spectacle.” Founders: Michael Albert and Rhett Jordan

Here’s a look at this evening’s programming schedule:

6:00 p.m. – Set up artist platforms and stages
7:00 p.m. – Sound and light check
7:30 p.m. – Event begins, doors open, artists begin painting
10:00 p.m. – Artists finish work
10:30 p.m. – Panel of judges, awards ceremony
11:00 p.m.– 2:00 a.m. – Reception

This evenings Spartists:
Dawn Boyd
Natasha McConnachie
Shane Coffey
Holly Wasinger
Mark Buenos
Patrick Call

About Sparticause
“SPARTICAUSE” is a series of live charitable art battles in which six artists paint live based on a given theme. Each artist will be paired with a charity and sponsor will provide their entry fee. Artist entry fees will be pooled to create the purse for the winner. There will be a first, second and third place winner, allowing for all charities involved to receive a donation. All artists will be receiving payment based on their place in the battle. The winning artist from this Sparticause will join the other past finalists to battle in the Sparticause Maximus Gala event September 5th. An auction will be held at the final event for all the artwork from the past battles. The proceeds will be divide to the charities of those past battles.

Evening Event Sponsors:
Faces of Entertainment
MLA Photonix
Art in the City
Massive Creative
Beta Nightclub

Evening Event Beneficiaries:
Denver Art Museum
Platte Forum

About Faces of Entertainment
Faces of Entertainment is a group of entrepreneurs who are sought out for their unique way of promoting brands. Through untraditional marketing techniques and original formulas they have been able to capture the people’s attention for their clients. A stand up and look at me approach of communicating. www.facesofentertainment.com

About MLA Photonix Photography
Specializing in events, commercial photography, graphic design, large and small format printing and graphics, consulting and project management for print, web and multimedia-based marketing campaigns. 303-506-2749, info@mlaphotonix.com, www.mlaphotonix.com

About Art in the City
Art in the City is Denver’s ‘First Friday After Hours Party.’ On the first Friday of almost month, art enthusiasts hit local gallery hot spots for special ‘First Friday’ gallery openings and exhibits. Art in the city provides an urban ‘after hours’ destination. The mission of Art in the City is to unite culture lovers and showcase the eclectic visual and performing art that is being created by emerging Colorado artists. www.artinthecitydenver.com

*Artist sponsor proceeds are donated to local art based charities and artists