ArtiFunk.com Announces FunkFest 2004

Dallas based online art gallery, ArtiFunk.com, teams up with the Oak Cliff Society of Fine Arts to present contemporary art show at the historical Turner House.

(PRWEB) August 11, 2004 -- Online art gallery, Artifunk.com, announced plans for FunkFest 2004, a contemporary art show featuring the work of local and international artists. The event is scheduled for October 16 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Turner House, an historic mansion owned by the Oak Cliff Society of Fine Arts. An artist reception and preview will be held October 15 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

FunkFest is a joint venture between Artifunk.com and the Oak Cliff Society of Fine Arts. A broad range of contemporary artwork, including paintings, jewelry, fine art prints and home accents will be available for purchase. The event will also feature live music, cocktails, hors doeuvres and an art auction benefiting the OCSFA.

Turner House is located in Winnetka Heights, Dallas largest historic district. Artifunk.com spokesperson, Bill Breedlove, sited the areas diverse and creative culture as the primary reason for holding the event there.

The area is a very eclectic and creative part of Dallas, as evidenced by the resurgence of the Bishop Arts District. Turner House was our first choice of venues for a show in Dallas. We met with Alfred Martinez, Executive Director of the OCSFA, and were excited to learn that he was also interested in hosting an art event at the Turner House. It has been a good fit for both of us and we hope to make this a regular event," Breedlove said.

FunkFest 2004

Turner House

401 North Rosemont Avenue

Dallas, Texas 75208

October 16, 2004

6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Artist Reception and Preview

October 15, 2004

5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Artifunk Inc. operates an online art gallery specializing in contemporary art. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Artifunk represents artists from Europe, South America and the United States. Artwork purchased on their website is shipped to the consumer directly from the artists studios. Artifunk currently offers paintings, sculptures, jewelry, furniture, fine art prints, glass art, art photography and home accents with plans to expand these categories. The company can be found on the Web at http://www.artifunk.com.

The Oak Cliff Society of Fine Arts was established founded in 1926. Headquartered in the historic Turner House, the OCSFA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to provide quality gathering space, through the restoration of Turner House, for use by groups and organizations that enhance the quality of life within the historic Oak Cliff community. The OCSFA can be reached via email at turnerhouse@swbell.net or phone at 214-946-1670.

Contact Information:

Bill Breedlove

214-942-2101

bill@artifunk.com

ARTIFUNK INC.

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