Press Release

FLUTU FESTA
FlutuFesta! Live November 17, 7:00 PM at the Gowanus Ballroom, 55 9th Street,
Brooklyn, NY 11215
FlutuArte: (floo-too-arch-e) Portuguese n.,1) Floating art 2) Transforming
communities through free public art.
Just as the first chills of winter blow through your Autumnal threads, what better
time to head south of the equator to sunny Rio de Janeiro? Rent is due you say? Just
spent your savings on the new iPhone? Not to worry. We've brought Rio here for you.
For one night only, come and experience the warm ocean breezes, allow your mind
to slow to a tropical pace, sip a refreshing beverage in paradise, and samba the
night away at the FlutuFesta!!
Since early this year, artists from all over the world have been converging on a small
fishing harbor in Rio de Janeiro to adorn the tops of fishing boats with spectacular
designs. Under the visionary guidance of Maxine Nienow and Nicolina, fishermen
and artists have conspired to turn this sleepy harbor into a vibrant cultural center
for the city. Party like a pirate while helping to raise funds to continue the artistic
transformation of this small community in Rio de Janeiro.
Suggested donations for FlutuFesta is $10 to $20 on a sliding scale
We will also be accepting donations of canned foods, clothing or other necessities for
those in need in the wake of Hurricane Sandy!
Come and see photos and videos of the almost 60 boats painted along with sketches
by the artists.
Walk through a visual re-creation of the floating gallery of FlutuArte! Climb aboard
and feel what it's like to paint on top of a boat with an open paint jam just like we
had in Rio!
Feel the warm ocean breezes (or furnace) caress your skin as you listen to live
sounds by those musical pirates Shayfer James and Sarah Zar and their good mates
On!
Enter the raffle to win original art work by Flutuartists or limited edition Flutuarte
screen prints!
Check out the premier screening of Brazilian filmmaker Breno Moreira’s
documentary on the making of FlutuArte!
Join in the participatory live paint jam open to everyone!
Get a little sweaty checking out the sexy and dangerous aerial performances by:
Juanita Cardenas
Lisa Jamhoury
Dana Abrassart
Preeya Bhajandas
With acro contortion doubles by the lovely Sara Jordan and Lauren Clifford
Watch live painting by FlutuArtists Nicolina, Maxine
See the collaborative live art by the Free Art Society. Join in the participatory live
paint jam open to everyone! With:
Perola Bonfanti
Bibi Trans
Walker Fee
Edgar Zorilla
Original Paintings by Browning Kay!
Visuals by Adam Weinberg!
Get a face full of love with the amazing face painting of Piyali Banerjie!
Ahoy! Fear not the coming winter winds! Come dressed in your finest nautical
themed duds and bask in the tropical glow of FlutuFesta!