FOR LOVE & MONEY December 15, 2007

COST: $5.00

"FOR LOVE & MONEY" is a group art exhibition, a showcase of renowned DJ talent, and a select group of independent fashion designers, that have been invited to come together, to combine their efforts, towards the continuation of growth, and awareness, to the Orlando Art & Design Community.

"FOR LOVE & MONEY" will feature art work by visual artists from Orlando, Miami, Tampa/St.Pete, Seattle and New York. Expect to see artworks created in the medium of paintings, silk screen, aerosol, collage, stencil, mixed media, and illustration. The artists featured in the exhibition are known for their street level urban artworks, fine art paintings, commercial design work, and no holds barred attitude towards the subject matter in which they create from. These artists have exhibited in numerous galleries and museums across the U.S. and have been featured in magazines such as Juxtapoz, Art Prostitute. and Art Forum.

FEATURED ARTISTS INCLUDE:

BASK
TES-ONE
JOHNNY ROBLES
DUSTIN ORLANDO
ROCKY GRIMES
SHE KILLS HE
GUSTAVO OVIEDO
MIKE STONEROAD
ANGEL 179
DOLLA BILL
JAY GIROUX
JOSE MERTZ

Aside from the art work, "FOR LOVE & MONEY" will also be showcasing some of Orlando and Atlanta's best DJ talent, as the soundtrack to the evenings events.

FEATURED DJS INCLUDE:

ROB WONDER (ATL)
In the Southeast Sector of the USA. Atlanta, GA to be exact. There's a DJ that has been running things for the last 10 years. And for the later half of that 10 years Rob Wonder aka Dick McWhoady has played a key role in solidifying Atlanta as an institution. Able to bend musical genres in a single bound, Move asses at a switch of the pitch, this Dirty South hip-hop vet has rocked clubs and crowds with the upper echelon of turntable impresarios. Jazzy Jeff, Prince Paul, DJs Craze and A Trak, Maceo of De La Soul, DJ Premier, 9th Wonder, DJ Spinna, ?UESTLOVE, Peanut Butter Wolf, 45 King, and Pete Rock have all heard and seen the living proof that Atlanta is not all about white t's and cryptic crunk music. Rob Wonder is currently the tour DJ for RAEKWON of The Wu-Tang Clan, as well as a resident DJ for SCION motor car company.

DJ BMF (ORL)
Greg Lentz is BMF, a pioneering DJ and producer from Florida's burgeoning dance and hip hop scenes. A veteran dj of 12 years, BMF has earned fans all over the world with his unique mix of hip hop, soul and jazzy beats. He co-founded the Phat-N-Jazzy club night in 1994, which remains one of the longest running and most successful nights of it's kind in the U.S. The night draws large crowds weekly to hear BMF and his impressive roster of guests. DJ's Spinna, Cut Chemist, Peanut Butter Wolf, Prince Paul, King Britt, and Touche are just a few of the turntabilists that have played at the Orlando weekly.

KITTYBAT (ORL)
Kittybat has been dj'ing in Orlando for the past 5 years. Rather than making rounds at the bigger, more popular clubs, he gained noticed by playing at smaller, more unusual venues. After residencies at Bar B Q Bar, and Cleo's Lounge, he started getting opening spots for the likes of DJ Jazzy Jeff, Diplo,The Rub, Buck 65, & MC Chris.

NACHO VEGA (ORL)
Nacho Vega is Co-Owner of Soul Selection Records founded in 2006 with House Music Veteran and long time friend Juan Sanchez. DJing professionally for 6 years and 11 years overall, Nacho Vega is one of Orlando's most recognized deep soulful house music DJs, as well as, a veteran of the old skool hip-hop, booty bass, freestyle, and rare funk game.

"FOR LOVE & MONEY" is brought to the masses by:
Dustin Orlando
DURTY Clothes
BETA
Covert
Alchemy
Etoille Boutique
Soul Selection Music
The Orange Studio / ViMi Design District

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Dustin Orlando at 321-217-1675 or via email at
[email protected]

Official Website: http://www.sayitloud.us