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Artsemble Underground
Present!
Swfl Mural Fest
Hurricane relief 2023!
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Artsemble Underground have chosen a handful of artists in the SWFL art community to create large mural banners that will be hung on downtown buildings. Mural Fest is a three-weekend event, taking place at three different locations in Fort Myers; the Alliance for the Arts Campus, Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center/Downtown Fort Myers.
When you think of some of the most culturally diverse and renowned cities on Earth, they all have at least one thing in common: art. Each year, non-profit arts and culture organizations alone pump an estimated $60 billion into the national economy.
But more importantly, art impacts us individually… art heals, art helps, and art teaches. Art can ignite
self-expression and transform us and the way we interact with our community. Arts. and culture provide inspiration and joy to residents, beautify public spaces, and strengthen the social fabric of our communities.
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We want to assure that art remains a significant part of our SWFL community. Our goal is to support our local artists and celebrate what makes our community great.
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Hurricane Ian, which is Florida’s deadliest hurricane since 1935, is already estimated to have cost $50 billion in economic disruption. Ian crashed into Florida’s Gulf Coast as a Category-4 storm, bringing catastrophic winds, rains and storm surge to cities in its direct path. Some of the hardest hit were our deep and varied community of SWFL artists. Many artists were directly impacted by Hurricane Ian with flooding and loss of original artworks.
Muralfest Launch Event - Wednesday March 8 Alliance for the Arts Campus
Local artists impacted by Hurricane Ian are joining their creative minds and talents by painting together for a month to bring big art to our community. This is the launch party with vendors, music and food trucks and a few creative surprises!
Mural Fest reveal ceremony - Friday, April 7th
At a unique location in Downtown Fort Myers, we will turn the walls into works of art, by a selected group of artists. This will be the start of the biggest annual Art weekend in the Downtown River District; Mural Fest. There will be a ribbon cutting ceremony revealing the completed murals, with a speech from the City of Fort Myers Authorities, and we will have food and drinks and a live music. The Murals will then be displayed on downtown buildings for the month of April
The 7 participating artists/teams are:
1. Mully, Juliana Versari, Jonathan Nazario
2. Dash,
3. Aye eye magick: Israel Alpizar, Inda Shay, Ayeleen,
4. Sanibel Flock: Wilson, Mccray, Peter Zell, Shah Hadjebi,
5. Gabrielle Kesecker, Samantha Taylor, Dawn Webb
6. Amy Maja
7. Artsemble Underground: Cesar Aguilera, Brian Weaver
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There are immediate needs for relief and recovery to help them start rebuilding their lives and their art.
It will take a lot of support from partners like you to achieve our mission. You can help us achieve our goal by becoming an official sponsor of our cause. In doing so, not only will you be helping the SWFL community but will provide much needed relief to our local artists. To donate online, click here. (coming soon) For questions or if you want to volunteer with us contact Artsemble: artsemblecollective@gmail.com
Sponsorship Packages
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$10,000
- Tickets for two to attend the private VIP party on Friday, April 7th, 2023
- Your company logo or personal name will appear at the bottom of a large mural in downtown Fort Myers
- Live speaking opportunity along with our Mayors at the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Mural Reveals
- An all-expense paid three-night stay for two at Sun Peaks Art and Sustainability Retreat in Colorado Springs
- Free admission to all SWFL Mural Fest events
- Direct link to your company on our website
- DJ “shout outs” throughout the event
-First Annual SWFL Mural Fest T-shirt with logo on back
$5,000
- An all-expense paid three- night stay for two at Sun Peaks Center for Art and Sustainability Retreat in Colorado Springs
- Free admission to SWFL Mural Fest events
- Direct link to your company on our website
- DJ “shout outs” throughout the event
- Live speaking opportunities
- First Annual SWFL Mural Fest T-shirt with logo on back
$1,000
- Free admission to SWFL Mural Fest events
- Direct link to your company on our website
- DJ “shout outs” throughout the event
- First Annual SWFL Mural Fest T-shirt with your logo on back
- Free admission to SWFL Mural Fest event
- Direct link to your company on our website