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"A Legend in His Own Line"
Meet Dick Duerrstein and Robert Evan
Live Performance Painting and Celebrity Auction to Benefit
The Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy Foundation |
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New York, NY - October
25, 2004 - The legendary animator and late father of Bugs
Bunny, Chuck Jones, will be honored by artist Dick Duerrstein, as
he creates a live performance painting at Animazing Gallery for
the opening of his latest exhibition. Celebrated Broadway performer
Robert Evan will sing and auction off the painting to collectors
and guests at the reception, with 100% of the proceeds going to
benefit the programs of the Nordoff-Robbins
Music Therapy Foundation. The gala art opening will take place
on Saturday, November 20th from 2-6pm. Animazing Gallery is located
at 461 Broome Street, between Greene and Mercer. RSVPs are requested.
Email Rsvp@animazing.com
or call 212-226-7374. The exhibition runs through December 26th.
Admission is free. |
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been captivating collectors for 15 years with his playful
interpretation of beloved animation characters. He was the
Creative Director of Walt Disney Studio’s Consumer Products
Division for 22 years and worked alongside many of the leading
animation artists of the 20th Century, including his primary
influence, Chuck Jones. Duerrstein’s artwork has had a broad
spectrum of exposure; illustration, album covers, clothing,
as well as fine collectibles like cel portfolios, art glass,
and furniture. His latest series of paintings explore the
relationship between the drawn line and the personality
of the characters made famous by Chuck Jones. Animazing
Gallery will premier Duerrstein’s original paintings, drawings,
and limited edition giclées on canvas. The artist
will personally dedicate artwork purchased during the opening
day event.
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A portion of proceeds from the sale
of Duerrstein’s art during the exhibition will benefit
the programs of the Nordoff-Robbins
Music Therapy Foundation, which heals autistic
children with music. Their technique is based on the
belief that music provides a universal language and
that every human being has the capacity to respond
to music. Musical performer, philanthropist, and father
of three, Robert Evan is pleased to take advantage
of an opportunity to help disabled children and the
community.
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Animazing Gallery features the finest collection of animation
art from all of the major studios including: Disney, Warner
Brothers, Hanna-Barbera, Nickelodeon, and Fox. Log on to www.animazing.com
for more information. |
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