Deets: PAINT THE MIC is a visual and performing art show that raises funds and resources for local organizations who serve at-risk communities. This annual red carpet event is an artistic initiative that pairs painters with performers and poets to create an impressive array of thought-provoking pieces of art. This year’s beneficiary is Creating Creators, an organization that empowers teachers to instruct their students in finding their voices through the craft of filmmaking. This year’s “Connection Exhibit” has a projected attendance of 300+ guests from every part of the entertainment industry.
PAINT THE MIC was established in 2007 when actor and performance artist Goya Robles (“Get Shorty”) wanted to help other artists create a platform where they could express themselves and make a living through their work. Over the years, it has evolved to include various forms of artistic creation, all for the primary goal of raising funds and resources for local philanthropic organizations whose mission is to serve the greater community.
Who You May Spot: Celebrities and VIPs slated to attend include actor Chris O’Dowd (“Get Shorty”, “Bridesmaids”, “Girls”), Academy award-winner Bobby Moresco(“Crash”), multi award-winning actress Estelle Parsons (“Rosanne”, “Grace & Frankie”), Goya Robles (“Get Shorty” Epix/Netflix), producer/writer Davey Holmes (“Shameless”, “Get Shorty”), Darrell Britt-Gibson (“Barry”, “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri”), Parisa Fitz-Henley (“My Spy”, “Midnight, Texas”, “Luke Cage”), SNL alum Michaela Watkins (Hulu’s “Casual”, ABC’s “Trophy Wife”), Poet Mayda Del Valle ((HBO’s Def Poet, Obama’s White House Poetry Jam), performer Emma Barrett-Robles, Poet, Vocalist & Producer Oveous (HBO’s Def Poet, Showtime at the Apollo), Spoken Word Poet Marshall Davis Jones (TEDx speaker), Caridad De La Luz (“La Bruja”), Alyesha Wise (poet, teaching artist, TEDx speaker), artist, composer & producer Aponte, and several others.
Hint For The Average Socialite: Purchase tickets here.