Business for the Arts Broward (BFA), in partnership with the Downtown Development Authority (DDA), hosts the inaugural BFA Art Walls Mural Fest, presented by Wayne and Lucretia Weiner, a free two-day, community-driven celebration of art, collaboration and impact on Saturday, February 28 and Sunday, March 1, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at History Fort Lauderdale, 231 SW Second Avenue in downtown Fort Lauderdale.
Twelve local nonprofits will be paired with one of 12 established and emerging artists to create 8-foot-by-8-foot murals inspired by each organization’s mission. Additionally, youth from the participating nonprofits will paint their own murals as an interactive experience designed to foster creativity and artistic self-expression.
The festivities kick off with a special BFA Art & Spirits presented by BBX Capital celebration on Thursday, February 26, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the BBX Capital Gallery, a showcase of participating artists and organizations, with an exclusive liquor tasting and art exhibition with BFA’s sponsors and supporters. Tickets will be available at https://www.bfabroward.org/programs/art-and-spirits/.
“The BFA Art Walls Mural Fest is more than just an art show. It’s a platform where artistic expression intersects with community service,” said BFA Executive Director Robyn Vegas. “In a rapidly changing society, there is a vital need to expand access to the arts. By pairing talented artists with our local nonprofits, we are not only creating beautiful public art but also amplifying the missions of the organizations that make Fort Lauderdale thrive.”
Selected nonprofits and the artists are:
- Art and Culture Center/Hollywood with Surge (Sergio Quinonez)
- Art Prevails Project with Ashlee Sanford
- Developing Dreams Foundation with Stefan Smith
- Florida Children’s Theatre with BK Foxx
- Inside Out Theatre Company with Luis Valle aka El Chan Guri
- Musuem of Discovery Science with Stephanie McMillan
- New City Players with Rayner Rivero
- Old Davie School Museum with Gabby Shepherd
- South Florida Pride Band with Mongo Art (Michael Andress)
- South Florida Chamber Ensemble with Samara Ash
- Stonewall National Museum & Archives with Nate D (Nathan Delinois)
- Pompano Beach Arts Foundation with Ivan Roque
In addition to presenting sponsor Wayne and Lucretia Weiner, BBX Capital, Crown Residential, Cathy and James Donnelly Fund at the Community Foundation of Broward, FPL, Broward Health Hospital, Fort Lauderdale DDA, History Fort Lauderdale, Leadership Broward and Hoffman’s Chocolates are all sponsors.
Participating artists will gain increased visibility and opportunities for professional growth, and participating organizations will be on hand to share information and opportunities to volunteer.
For additional information, contact BFA’s Executive Director Robyn Vegas at 954-940-4933 or rvegas@bfabroward.org. Full event details are available at https://bfabroward.org/programs/bfa-art-walls-mural-fest/.
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