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UNIQUE SETTING FOR ART EXHIBIT IN COLLINGSWOOD AT

RESIDENCE’S HOME WITH WINE, LIVE MUSIC AND ART

NEW JERSEY, August 27, 2011 – Artists of all different mediums will be showing their work at an art exhibition called “I Heart Art”. All of the artwork is for sale and all of the artists will be in attendance to discuss their craft in detail. The singing duo, She Hates Me will be performing from 7:30 to 8:30 pm. The public is invited and admission is free.

This unique setting gives the attendee the personal feeling of a small art gallery exhibit inside combined with the feeling of a quaint garden cafe outside. Lights strung from the trees and spotlighted artwork outdoors will add to the ambiance. Sip wine, nibble a bit and enjoy a stroll through the art, all while listening to wonderful music from six different decades by She Hates Me. This duo offers a fresh interpretation of a variety of songs ranging from the jazz standards of the 30’s and 40’s to the guilty pleasures of 80’s pop.

The diverse group of artists that will be in attendance, showing their work:
Fine art (realism) by Tracie A. Godri of Funkshonal Art, who is also the homeowner
Unique clothing designs by Danielle Marie Tobin of DMT Designz
Metal sculptures by Dan Dennison
Illustrations by Scott Kirschner
Digital Illustrations by David Phillips
And the list of artists continues to grow!
And for a fee you can get a psychic reading by Tracy Farquhar of Spirit Light Psychic Services

Charismatic homeowner and artist, Tracie Godri (along with husband Matt), conceived of the unique idea of an art exhibition in the evening at their home. “I wanted to provide a personal space for each artist to display their work and educate people on their craft while being in a home-like setting. I want people to come and feel like an elegant evening at a friend’s house. I think people respond more in this type of atmosphere rather than a festival setting.” The first art party, called Illuminations, was held on June 4th and was a success so Godri decided she would host another one. The time of the event is promoted as a way for out-of-towners to “have dinner at one of our fabulous restaurants in Collingswood and come to the show afterward to make it a complete night”.

About Tracie Godri and Funkshonal Art
Tracie is a degreed artist who has lived in New Jersey her entire life. She started Funkshonal Art in 2003 after quitting her day job to pursue her dream of becoming a full time artist. Her painted garage, which depicts a scene of downtown Collingswood, was featured in the Philadelphia Inquirer in 2004 and her murals have been featured (cover and article) in the Luxury Living Magazine in 2005. Her paintings are in several different galleries in New Jersey and Pennsylvania and she sells her paintings and furniture on her website, http://www.FunkshonalArt.com.

Tracie and her husband Matt are long time residents of Collingswood and their home was recently toured on the Collingswood Proud Neighbors House Tour. They have completely renovated their home and yard into a colorful showplace with artistic accents at every turn.

To learn more about this event or Funkshonal Art, contact Tracie Godri at 856.869.2728, or
e-mail tracie@funkshonalArt.com or visit http://www.funkshonalart.com/. Friend Funkshonal Art on Facebook: (http://www.facebook.com/faTracieGodri).