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Art Auction Promotes Emerging Artists, Benefits

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Percentage of profits from art sales to go to Action Against Hunger

July 5, 2007

New York, NY

The work of nearly 30 emerging artists will be represented at an

art event and auction that has promised a portion of the

proceeds to Action Against Hunger. nAscent Art New York, a

ground-breaking Manhattan art company, today announced the

Art On The Block event, slated for July 12, 2007. Art On The

Block 7.12.7 will feature 70 pieces, including paintings,

sculpture, mixed media, and photography.

nAscent has committed 20% of the profits from art sales to Action Against Hunge, an

international humanitarian aid organization specializing in emergency situations including war,

conflict, natural disasters and longer-term assistance to people in distress.

Were thrilled to be working with Action Against Hunger, said James Wallace, nAscent

President and co-founder. Theyre a global organization recognized for fighting hunger and

malnutrition. Besides having immense talent, the emerging artists participating are excited

that some of the sales of their work will help people truly in need.

nAscent, led by 22 year-old CEO and

Director of Art Jennifer Baron, reviewed

over 2,200 pieces of art from over 500

artists before settling on the artists

participating in the auction. A sampling of

the work can be seen at nascentartny.com.

Many of the artists have done exhibitions

in the city, but some have never shown

work before.

The artists represent a range of genres

and media, so everyone will see something

that speaks to them. Every piece is worthy

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of hanging in someones home, office,

private collection, or gallery, said Baron.

nAscent Art New York grew from a

passion for art. The founders, Jennifer Baron and James Wallace, have realized a vision of

creativity, commerce, and good karma. nAscent finds the best of the new in a variety of

genres and media, bringing everything together at auction. More importantly, nAscent gives

art fans the opportunity to create incentives for artists to continue creating amazing art, and to

preserve the legacy of art for the future. nAscent wants people to have fun, appreciate the

sacrifices of the artists, and, most of allto buy art.

Art On The Block will take place Thursday, July 12, at

Neo Studios, 628 Broadway, 3rd Floor (between

Bleecker and West Houston). The VIP viewing goes from

5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., immediately followed by the

general viewing until midnight. Art On The Block will

feature live music, food, wine, and beer. Partners include

Tagine Restaurant, Clifford Henderson Design, Wine

Cellar Sorbet, Nook Restaurant, and Magic Hat Beer, exclusive beer sponsor of Art On The

Block.

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About Action Against Hunger | ACF International

Action Against Hunger is an international humanitarian organization committed to ending

world hunger. Recognized as a leader in the fight against malnutrition, Action Against Hunger

works to save the lives of malnourished children while providing communities with access to

safe waterand sustainable solutions to hunger. With over 30 years of expertise in emergency

situations of conflict, natural disaster, and chronic food insecurity, Action Against Hunger runs

life-saving programs in some 40 countries benefiting 5 million people each year.

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