The 3rd Annual ArteVida Fundraising Gala will take place on Saturday, January 20, 2012 from 6-10pm and will benefit PEACE (Protection and Education, Animals, Culture, and Environment), a non-profit organization based in Punta Mita, Nayarit, Mexico. The exclusive event will take place at the renowned Casa China Blanca in El Farallon, Los Veneros, site of the recent feature film Limitless.
In addition to a silent auction with custom donations from leading businesses in Puerto Vallarta and Punta Mita, the evening will feature a live art auction showcasing local and international artists, complemented by live entertainment and gourmet catering by Benitto’s Paninoteca. Artists donating works will be on hand to mingle and enjoy the evening including Antonio Collantz, Gerardo Ruiz, Alejandro Mondria, Chisko, Eveline Boren and more.
Proceeds from the 3rd Annual ArteVida will go towards much-needed supplies and programs for PEACE, instrumental to fostering sustainable change in the community. Tickets are available for $1000 pesos or $80 USD and can be purchased by contacting PEACE Community Relations Director, Nicole Majewski at nicole@peacemexico.org or by calling (011) 52-322-182-3185.
Schedule for the evening:
Cocktails & Silent Auction 6-8pm
Live Performances – 7 & 9:30pm
Live Art Auction – 8:30pm
Silent Auction closes – 9pm
About PEACE:
PEACE is a non-profit organization made up of three main programs, which focus on education, entrepreneurship, animal well-being, and community engagement in the Southern region of Nayarit, Mexico. PEACE works hand in hand with communities in Mexico to provide holistic education combined with community action programs that enable people to improve their quality of life as well as their financial stability.