CHARLES FAZZINO COMMISSIONED BY
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL

Charles Fazzino's Official MLB All-Star Game artwork will be on exhibit and available for public sale during John Hancock All-Star FanFest, July 8-12 at the Cobo Conference/Exhibition Center. Charles Fazzino will be present for several signings at John Hancock All-Star FanFest.

Christopher and Kelle Ilitch will co-host the Opening Champagne Reception for Charles Fazzino's solo-exhibition on Sunday, July 10, from 6-9 PM at the Danielle Peleg Gallery (4301 Orchard Lake Rd, West Bloomfield). A magnificent collection of Charles Fazzino's artwork -- consisting of his Official MLB All-Star artwork and more than 40 different limited-edition prints -- will be on exhibit and available for public purchase. Charles Fazzino will be available to dedicate and sign artwork and will treat collectors to his one-of-a kind classic original drawings. A portion of the proceeds from the show, as well as a portion of the proceeds of all official Charles Fazzino poster sales will be donated to the Ilitch Charities for Children.

We are excited to have Charles Fazzino return as the Official Artist of the Major League Baseball All-Star Game," said Howard Smith, Senior Vice President, Licensing and Merchandising, MLB. “Charles’ unique style captures the energy and excitement of All-Star Week and we look forward to seeing the designs he creates to commemorate not only the 2005 Major League Baseball All-Star Game, but also the host city of Detroit."

Charles Fazzino -- stated from his studio in New York, “I am so excited to have been selected by Major League Baseball Properties to commemorate the 76th MLB All-Star Game. I hope that my artwork has captured the spirit of this historic event and also the magic of Detroit! I am very excited about visiting Detroit and unveiling my All-Star artwork at John Hancock All-Star FanFest, as well as joining my collectors at the Danielle Peleg Gallery.”

Charles Fazzino is the most popular 3-D Pop Artist in the world today. With over 600 galleries in more than 15 countries exhibiting his work, his artwork has been added to many prestigious private collections, including those of Katie Couric, Michael Eisner, Hillary Clinton, Rosie O’Donnell, and Drew Carey. He has also created specially commissioned tributes to many famous icons, including Marilyn Monroe and Elvis Presley, as well as various cartoon characters of Walt Disney and Warner Brothers. One of the most in-demand artists in the world, Fazzino has been the Official Artist for the Indy 500 ((2004), Super Bowl (2001-2004), Major League Baseball All-Star Game (2003-2004, U.S. Olympic Teams (2000-2004), U.S. Tennis Foundation, Grammy Awards (2004), NBC’s “Today Show Summer Concert Series", Rosie O’Donnell’s For All Kids Foundation and the President William J. Clinton Presidential Foundation.

At present, Charles Fazzino is the Official Artist for the 2005 Belmont Stakes, NASCAR NEXTEL Cup's 12th Brickyard 400, and Super Bowl XL.

Tickets for John Hancock All-Star FanFest are on sale now and can be purchased via the Tigers official website www.detroittigers.com and the official website of Major League Baseball www.mlb.com. To charge tickets by phone, call the Detroit Tigers Phone Center at (313) 471-BALL (2255) or Ticketmaster at (248) 645-6666. John Hancock All-Star FanFest tickets also are available for purchase at the Detroit Tigers Box Office, Joe Louis Arena Box Office (no service fees apply) and at all Ticketmaster ticket centers.