Pop-Up Art Event returns top of the year, to bring another spectacular and impactful fundraiser. Previously, PUAE raised funds for NYC Salt and now our socially driven team wants to lend support to Mere Mist International, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing safe housing and long-term recovery for victims of sex trafficking and exploitation. 100% of this year’s silent auction, luxury raffle & ticket sale proceeds will benefit MMI.

Pop-Up Art Event is pleased to announce our Freedom and Restoration: Art Auction Fundraiser at Parlor NY (Soho District, NYC). Celebrity blogger and Entertainment Personality Micah Jesse will host a night filled with great food, talented artists, gifted performers, keynote speakers, a luxury raffle and a show stopping silent auction. The silent auction will showcase the works of talented artists representing various creative mediums. Donors can expect live performances from vocalists like Elle Winston, Candice Harper and others. Restore NYC and the Mayor’s Office of NY have confirmed keynote speakers. Additionally, attendees have a chance to win items in the luxury raffle. Items include product and works from high-end stylists and companies like; MET Opera, Southwest Airlines, Mamie's Skincare, Bravado, Yarok, Hadiiya Barbel, Thulare Monareng Handbag, TripleYourStyle, Barter Luxury, a free stay in Mystic, CT and more. This year’s sponsors include: Bravado, Game Media, Rebelution Ink, Bubble Talk Tees, The Arrogant Bloom and Eye & Level. 

Event Information:

January 24, 2013  

7pm - 10pm

Parlor NY

286 Spring St. (btw Hudson/ Varick)

-black unmarked door-

FOR PRESS INQUIRIES: popupartevent@gmail.com (deadline January 18, 2013)

• 6:30 PM            Media Check-In
• 7:00 – 8:00       Silent Auction bidding/Cash Bar
• 8:15                Welcome, Film, Speakers (MereMist, Restore NYC, Mayor’s Office)
• 9:00                       Musical Performances;1st round of raffle winners announced 
• 9:30  (approx)        Live Performance Art Harry Hancock accompanied by Dino Quarleri
• 10pm               Silent Auction Concludes, Special Guest closing words
• 11pm                      Event Concludes

About Us: Pop-Up Art Event was conceived in 2011 as a way to provide emerging artists with an innovative platform to show their talents, while raising awareness for underfunded humanitarian non-profits. Visit PUAE here: http://popuparteventny.tumblr.com, http://popupartevents.com

Mere Mist International provides response, outreach and advocacy for survivors of sex trafficking. MMIʼs mission is to give survivors the means to live independently and regain their physical, mental and emotional strength. Therefore, giving them back their freedom. Visit Mere Mist here: www.meremist.com

Parlor NY Parlor is an upscale membership only venue located in SoHo, NYC. www.parlornewyork.com

Contributing Artists:

Veronica Ibarra   

Harry Hancock (Live Painter) 

Adonis Volanakis                                    

Keena Gonzalez

David Bullanday

Carla Silva

Richard Koek 

Peter W. Yip

Mac Kraemer 

Nicholas Blackham

Live Music By:  DJ: Matias Quarleri 

Elle Winston

Candice Harper  

Dino Quarleri     

KeyNote Speakers:

Susan Jacob: Director of Programs & Training to Combat Domestic Violence/ Mayor's Office NY

Jimmy Lee: Executuive Director/ Restore NYC

S.B Stephenson:Founder/ Mere Mist Intl.