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McAllen, TX – The International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS) has organized the first-ever Empty Barrels: A Food & Fund Drive to benefit the Food Bank RGV Inc. Empty Barrels is a collaborative project that aims to bring artists and communities together to raise awareness and funds to fight hunger in the RGV. Empty Barrels is a special project of the 12th Annual Night at the Brew-seum organized by the IMAS.
Six wine and whiskey barrels have been donated by 5×5 Brewing Co. in Mission, TX, and Hilmy Cellars in Fredericksburg, TX, to serve as artists’ canvases and then food donation collection vessels. Local artists answered an open call to participate in this project and are transforming these barrels with their unique art form. Project partners include Clark Chevrolet, Clark Knapp Honda and L&F Distributors.
The talented group of participating local artists include James Jenson, Jason Perez, Celina Michel, Irene Uribe, Sandy Magallan, and Kirk Clark. Follow @imasbrewseum on Instagram for updates and artists in progress.
Empty Barrels will be displayed in the community in late-February and March to collect food and monetary donations. Updates on the project and locations can be found on brew-seum.com and the Empty Barrels will be on final display for silent auction at the 12th Annual Night at the Brew-seum on Saturday, April 4, 2020, at the IMAS.
Brew-seum is an annual event raises funds for the museum, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose mission is to promote a deeper appreciation of the arts and sciences through exhibitions, cultural events, and educational programs. The IMAS serves over 63,000 visitors a year with over half of those visitors being under the age of 12 and is located at 1900 West Nolana Avenue at the corner of Nolana and Bicentennial in McAllen.
Early bird Brew-seum tickets will go on sale to IMAS members on February 14 and to the general public on February 17 at a discount. Tickets will be available for $75 (General admission) and $100 (VIP). Ticket prices increase on March 29 to $85 G.A. and $110 VIP and on April 3 to $100 G.A. and $125 VIP. IMAS members receive a discount on General Admission tickets. Call (956) 681-2800 or visit theimasonline.org for membership information and tickets.
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