Meet Patrick Duffy, Mario Basner & OV Artists
**MEDIA ALERT**
MEET AND GREET PATRICK DUFFY, OPPORTUNITY VILLAGE ARTISTS, AND MARIO BASNER WEDNESDAY, JULY 19 FROM 12 P.M. TO 2 P.M. AT THE WORLD HERITAGE COLLECTION
WHAT: Join the artists from a nonprofit organization, Opportunity Village, as they showcase their artwork inspired by Mario Basner’s award-winning World Heritage Collection.
WHO: Opportunity Village, a nonprofit organization, was founded in 1954 by seven families who sought out opportunities to provide their children with a better future. The Fine Art Program serves individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to help them discover their artistic talents. This program gives participants opportunities to showcase and sell their artwork while being able to interact with their community. Artists were introduced to new mediums while creating their artistic interpretations of Basner’s award-winning World Heritage Collection.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: The local media, Las Vegas residents, and tourists are invited to attend the Echoes of Inspiration exhibit hosted by OV artists and award-winning photographer, Mario Basner.
WHEN: Meet and greet art collector and philanthropist Patrick Duffy, Opportunity Village Artists, and Mario Basner on Wednesday, July 19 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. The Echoes of Inspiration exhibit will also take place on Tuesday, July 18 to Thursday, July 20 from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
WHERE: Mario Basner’s World Heritage Collection is located inside Tivoli Village at 400 South Rampart Boulevard, Suite #150, Las Vegas, NV 89145.
WHY: OV artists visited the Mario Basner Gallery and were inspired by the intricate details, depth, and dimension of his World Heritage Collection. Their partnership with Basner gave OV artists the tools and opportunity necessary to create their own inspired collection.
###
MEDIA CONTACT:
Ava Rose Agency//Jennifer Bradley
1-702-234-9385
jennifer@avaroseagency.com
www.avaroseagency.com
