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DATE: September 17, 2015
MEDIA CONTACT: Jody Horne-Leshinsky
Broward Cultural Division
PHONE: 954-357-7463
EMAIL: jleshinsky@broward.org
BROWARD COUNTY, FL - Artist Charles Fazzino has partnered with Broward County to create an official artwork commemorating the upcoming weekend celebration of the County's 100th birthday, Duende. Fazzino, an internationally-renowned 3D pop artist, has pulled together all of the creative elements of Duende into one spectacular, vibrant and detailed image. "I'm honored to have been asked by the officials of Broward County to commemorate Duende," said Charles Fazzino. "There are so many talented artists and creative people involved with this event that I saw it as my responsibility to pay tribute to all of them in my image. I hope I've done them justice and that the image reflects the true spirit of the weekend."
The artwork will adorn the commemorative program book cover for Duende's events as well as give visual definition to the festival on websites, in video, in social media, and on banners hung throughout the County. In addition, the artwork will be adapted into an official event poster and 3D limited edition art collection. Both will be available during the weekend.
"Fazzino has worked with President Bill Clinton, Andy Roddick, Wolfgang Puck and Miranda Lambert, just to name a few," says Earl Bosworth, Broward Cultural Division Director. "We think this artist has brought international flair to an already locally star-studded and high-octane event. We're excited about all of it!"
There will be limited edition, signed posters of this very special collectable Charles Fazzino poster, available during the Duende weekend, Oct. 2nd - 4th.
About Charles Fazzino
Charles Fazzino -- one of the most popular artists in the world -- is most well-known for his unique, three-dimensional style. His work is exhibited in hundreds of fine art galleries and museums in 20 different countries. He is an officially licensed artist of the National Football League and the Super Bowl (2000-present), Major League Baseball and the MLB All-Star Game (2003-present), and the U.S. Olympic Team (2000-present). He has also recently created official artwork for high profile events, including: the 2011 Centennial Celebration for the City of Fort Lauderdale, the President's Challenge for President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, NASCAR Sprint Cup series, NHL All-Star Game, Belmont Stakes, Daytona 500, Indy 500, Andy Roddick Charity Gala, U.S. Tennis Foundation, CMA Awards, Grammy Awards, Daytime Emmy Awards, NBC's "Today" Summer Concert Series, Rosie O'Donnell's For All Kids Foundation and the President William J. Clinton Presidential Foundation, among many others. His entire collection can be viewed at www.fazzino.com
About the Broward Cultural Division
Broward Cultural Division is a local arts agency, one of thousands across the U.S. providing financial, technical and marketing assistance to artists and arts organizations. Broward County has more than 1.8 million residents, 13.4 million visitors, 10,000 artists, 6,291 arts-related businesses employing 23,498 people, 823 not-for-profit cultural organizations and 31 cities, some of which operate their own arts councils and public art programs. For more information about the Broward Cultural Division, call 954-357-7457, visit Broward.org/Arts, "like us" on Facebook.com and "follow us" on Twitter.com/BrowardArts.
About Broward 100 - Celebrating the Art of Community Partners
'Broward 100 - Celebrating the Art of Community' is a yearlong, community-wide celebration that began in October 2014. Broward 100 will commemorate Broward County's centennial with bold, innovative art and performance projects that attract visitors and bring Broward residents together using our arts, sports and recreation venues, natural attractions and incredible diversity to creatively bridge, bond and build their communities. The celebration will be steeped in historical perspective and more importantly, will look toward the future. For more information, email Broward100@broward.org. Follow Broward 100 on Facebook.com/BrowardCounty100, Twitter.com/Broward100, and Instagram.com/BrowardArts.
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