Media Alert – Fazzino Unveils Reusable Bag for The Food Emporium to Benefit MDA

May 27th, 2010

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Media Alert

 

 

Who: Charles Fazzino, Famous 3-D Pop Artist; Ron Marshall, President & CEO of The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company; Hans Heer, SVP of The Food Emporium

 

What: Unveiling of Charles Fazzino’s “Fazzino’s Fabulous NY Apple” reusable shopping bag and autograph signing

 

When: Tuesday, June 1: 11:00AM-1:00PM (Press Conference and Unveiling); Wednesday, June 2: 5:00PM – 7:00PM (Fazzino bag signing only)

 

Where: The Food Emporium Store at 810 Eight Avenue (49th St.), NYC

 

Pricing/Ordering: To order a bag from outside the tri-state area, call the Food Emporium at 212.381.0885. Bags retail for $7.99

 

The Food Emporium is proud to introduce the “Fazzino’s Fabulous NY Apple,” limited edition reusable shopping bag designed by renowned 3-D Pop Artist Charles Fazzino. Available exclusively in the New York Tri-State Area at The Food Emporium stores in Manhattan, a portion of the proceeds from sales of this unique new tote will be donated to the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) to help support the fight against neuromuscular diseases. Customers for the bag who live outside of the tri-state area, may order by calling the Food Emporium Catering Service at (212) 381-0885.

 

To celebrate Fazzino’s magnificent artwork, Ron Marshall, President & CEO of The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company; Hans Heer, SVP of The Food Emporium; and the artist himself, Charles Fazzino, will be on-hand for the unveiling of the exquisite and vibrant “Fazzino’s Fabulous NY Apple” reusable bag, June 1 from 11:00am to 1:00pm, at The Food Emporium store on 810 Eighth Ave. (49th St.).  Shoppers will be treated to a special meet and greet with Charles Fazzino where they can get their special edition bag signed, and also participate in raffles giving away some of the artist’s original work.  Mr. Fazzino will also be on hand, Wednesday, June 2nd, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at the same Food Emporium location on 810 Eighth Ave (49th St.).

 

“Fazzino’s Fabulous NY Apple” is the first in a series of limited edition collectible bags made from 100% post-consumer recycled materials featuring the artwork of some of the world’s most renowned artists and designers.  A large, sturdy shopping bag featuring a set of long handles for over-the-shoulder transport, as well as a set of short handles for carrying the tote in-hand, “Fazzino’s Fabulous NY Apple” bag combines the ultimate in fashion and shopping functionality.  The bag is not only sized perfectly for carrying several bags of groceries, but is also great for books, toys, and much more.

 

“This is truly an exciting partnership of two New York City icons – The Food Emporium and famed artist Charles Fazzino. The “Fazzino’s Fabulous NY Apple” re-usable tote bag is not only a beautiful tote but it also supports an important cause as a portion of the proceeds of each bag helps MDA’s fight against neuromuscular dystrophy disease,” said Ron Marshall, CEO, The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company.

 

Retailing for $7.99, proceeds from sales of the “Fazzino’s Fabulous NY Apple” shopping bag will go to MDA.  Those interested in this beautiful bag, can stop by one of The Food Emporium stores in New York City or order via phone at 212.381.0885.

 

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Fazzino, Strawberry, and Franco at Citi Field, Home of the Mets

May 26th, 2010

I had an amazing time last night at the home of the Amazin’s! We did two signings and one live art project…and took in a great ballgame….all in one night. The legendary Darryl Strawberry joined me outside the team store for a poster signing. I brought him an original home plate I painted commemorating his career and he autographed it. Together, we donated it to The Mets Foundation and it’s currently being auctioned on Mets.com to benefit the Foundation. Take a look and bid generously.

 

It was the first time  I had met Darryl and he was such a pleasure to work with. I was impressed by how much the fans adore him. He was mobbed getting into the signing and out of the signing, but he was gracious and every bit the superstar you would expect him to be. It was an honor to sign with him.

 

After the store signing, i went up to the Delta Sky360 club and created a second home plate live in front of the crowd. John Franco, who helped me unveil the artwork at Citi Field last season, joined me up there. We hung out, chatted and signed some more autographs. He signed the home plate i was working on up there and that will also be auctioned off on MLB.com to benefit The Mets Foundation.

 

After the signings, my wife and i watched the Mets whip the Phillies! It was a fantastic game and a great ending to a great night. It was nice all of you who were at the stadium (a special hello to the Pin Man- loved your helmet) and for those of you who weren’t, make sure you check out the exhibit/sale of my Mets Art Collection in the Mets Hall of Fame & Museum the next time you get over to Citi Field.

 

–Charles

 

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Media Alert – Fazzino, Strawberry, and Franco at CitiField

May 19th, 2010

Media Alert

Media Contacts:

Danielle Sessa Parillo/718-565-4354

dparillo@nymets.com

Director, Communications, New York Mets

 

Cathy Del Priore/718-987-7033

cdelpriore@si.rr.com

Weitz Communications

 

May 18, 2010

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

NEW YORK METS GREATS DARRYL STRAWBERRY & JOHN FRANCO TO JOIN FAMOUS 3-D POP ARTIST CHARLES FAZZINO AT TWO SEPARATE SIGNINGS OF HIS OFFICIAL METS/CITI FIELD POSTER PRIOR TO METS VS.  PHILLIES ON TUESDAY, MAY 25

 

 

Strawberry/Fazzino Poster Signing At 5:45-6:45PM In The Jackie Robsinson Rotunda (Outside Mets Team Store)

 

Franco/Fazzino Poster Signing At 6:45-7:15PM At Delta Sky360 Club  

 

Charles Fazzino’s Commemorative Hand-Painted 3-D Home Plate Signed By Strawberry & Franco To Be Auctioned On Mets.com  

–All Proceeds To Benefit The Mets Foundation–

 

Who:        Darryl Strawberry, New York Mets Great

                    John Franco, New York Mets Great

                    Charles Fazzino, Famous 3-D Pop Artist  

 

What:       Darryl Strawberry & John Franco Joins Famous Pop Artist Charles Fazzino for Official Mets/Citifield Poster Signings 

 

 

When        Tuesday, May 25

                -5:45-6:45PM (Strawberry/Fazzino)

                   -6:45-7:15PM (Franco/Fazzino)

 

 

Where:      -Strawberry/Fazzino @ Citi Field, Jackie Robinson Rotunda (in-front of Mets Team Store Entrance)

                    -Franco/Fazzino @ Citi Field’s Delta Sky360 Club

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New York Mets greats Darryl Strawberry & John Franco will join famous 3-D Pop Artist Charles Fazzino  – an official licensee of Major League Baseball Properties – for two separate poster signings of his official poster celebrating the Mets and Citi Field on Tuesday, May 25.  The Strawberry/Fazzino poster signing will take place 5:45-6:45 p.m at the Jackie Robsinson Rotunda (in-front of the Mets Team Store) at Citi Field.  The Franco/Fazzino signing will take place at 6:45-7:15 p.m at the Delta 360Sky Club at Citi Field.  Charles Fazzino’s commemorative hand-painted home plate signed by Strawberry and Franco will be auctioned on Mets.com – all proceeds will benefit The Mets Foundation.  For additional information about Charles Fazzino, and to view his artwork, please visit: www.fazzino.com.

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Pop Art Prada in Marfa

May 13th, 2010

I’m not really a huge fan of minimalistic artwork. I don’t “get it” most of the time. But when my friend Steve Carrasco from Disney emailed me pictures of the Prada boutique sculpture he visited in the middle of nowhere in Marfa, Texas, i just HAD to share it. I think it’s amazing. They planted this completely biodegradeable, completely stocked, unmanned Prada store by Highway 90 and there is NOTHING else there. People pass by and do an immediate double take. There are literally thousands of comments all over the internet about people’s reactions to it. What a fantastic social commentary on consumerism and our capitalist culture … even in the middle of the desert, we MUST have our Prada. This is pop art at its best….turning our pop culture icons into artwork. It makes us think about ourselves and the context in which we live.

 

The sculpture was the brainchild of German artists Michael Elmgreen and Ingar Dragset and was installed in 2005. It is made out of adobe and eventually, will slowly erode back into the earth from which it was created. Brilliant! Let me know if you ever have a chance to get out to see it in person.

 

Thanks Steve!

 

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Pop Art ArtSmarts – Fazzino at Saugatuck Elementary

May 7th, 2010

We recently received this email from our friend Rebecca….

 

Hello. As I recently told you, our school – Saugatuck Elementary in Westport, CT – does a program called ArtSmarts. The parents volunteer, pick an artist, and develop a project to be done in a similar style for their class. At the beginning of the project, the parents talk about the artist, his/her style, and explains how their project will be similar to the original artist. This year, we picked the theme of “Valentine’s Day” and the students used foam dots and duplicate pictures to create 3-D creations. They had a variety of items to use including traditional valentines, foam hearts, flat hearts, etc. And they used glitter and jewels to embellish at the end. It was great fun to see how each picture was so unique even with the same raw materials. It was a great success!

 

–Rebecca

 

Thanks, Rebecca for sending us these wonderful pictures…..love to see the kids exploring their artistic sides! Eventually, we will be running interactive educational art projects out of our new working studio…when it’s finished and ready…in a couple of months…so stay tuned for more info!

 

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More Arguments for Arts Education – Pop Art

May 4th, 2010

I was watching WCBS local news a few mornings ago and i caught the tail end of a story that i looked up online today. It was about a student art exhibition sponsored by the NYC Parks Department. You can read the story for yourself at www.wcbstv.com. Hundreds of students throughout the NY area worked for four months to paint pop art picnic tables for the city’s parks. What a FANTASTIC arts educational opportunity. The kids really ran with it…they used tables as canvases to express themselves in beautiful ways – they addressed the issues that face them in school and in life, and they gave us an insight into their thoughts and feelings. They learned the value of teamwork and how to manage a project.

 

I will continue to blog about the value of arts education which is increasingly at risk in this country. The arts are so important in reaching kids…in giving them an outlet to express themselves….in helping them learn about themselves and the world around them. Ok, i’ll get off my soap box now.

 

I AM still working on my educational studio and hope to have it up and running in the next two months, in time to start hosting some workshops for the beginning of the 2010-2011 school year…if not before. In the meantime, i have recently hosted several interactive arts projects with kids around the country at a few of my gallery shows in Houston (Off the Wall Gallery), Austin (The Russell Collection) and Jacksonville (R Roberts Gallery). The piece we completed in Houston was auctioned off to raise funds for the Children’s Fund. The rest of the pieces were donated to corporate collections at Wolfson’s Children’s Hospital, The University of North Florida, and the Dell Children’s Hospital.

 

Each time i work with the kids is a rewarding experience. It’s always so interesting to see what types of kids come to these events. It’s such a mixture. And there’s always that ONE kid whose eyes just light up. You can tell you’ve inspired him or her to think about art…to go home and play with it some more…to look at it…and consider it. I’m astonished by how bright and thoughtful and interested they all are…so focused…and proud of the finished artwork. I must admit, it makes me proud too.

 

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