The ART of GIVING, a project showcasing the charitable causes championed by the world’s most renowned Artists in the realms of music, entertainment and fine art, launched on February 1, 2020. The project was created by Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Matt Sorum (drummer of Guns N’ Roses, The Cult & Velvet Revolver), and award-winning music portrait photographer Mark Maryanovich. The ART of GIVING is a charitable proceeds project featuring photo shoots with some of the world’s most iconic artists, with brief video interviews based on the causes they support.
Each installment brings about capturing a one-of-a-kind portrait signed by the artist. The autographed limited edition print is being auctioned via Charitybuzz.com with all net proceeds donated directly to a charity chosen by the artist. The video interviews are being broadcast online at www.theartofgiving.art with a link to the Charitybuzz auction page. “With the world, the way things are going, you know, people gotta get out there and pitch in, and help just make the world a better place…We’ve been so blessed, playing music all of our lives, and meeting so many people all over the world, that it’s sort of a natural fit for us to just say, hey man, how can we help?” said co-creator Matt Sorum.
The ART of GIVING provides a unique platform to showcase the worthy causes championed by the world’s most celebrated artists, providing fans access to their favorite icons, with an easy method to join them in supporting their chosen charities. The first webisode features their first guest star Billy F. Gibbons of ZZ Top. The interview is live at www.theartofgiving.art and the signed print is available for auction at Charitybuzz.com from February 18 to March 4, 2020. All net proceeds from the autographed print are donated directly to Mr. Gibbons’ charity of choice, Adopt The Arts Foundation. Adopt The Arts is a 501(c)(3) non-profit funding arts programs in public elementary schools. Co-founded in 2012 by Matt Sorum, and activist and entrepreneur, Abby Berman, Adopt The Arts is supported by Jane Lynch, Shepard Fairey, among others.
It is the mission of Adopt The Arts Foundation to bring together well-known artists, public figures, entrepreneurs, policy makers and the general public to save the arts in America’s public schools. Check out the premiere webisode of The ART of GIVING, with host Matt Sorum by clicking here.
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Source: Press Release
