BODY: Art + Mixology - MARDI GRAS PARTY
Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at 7:00pm CST
We're bringing back the Body Art Event and this time we are doing it Mardi Gras style. Join us on Fat Tuesday to celebrate another creative evening in Tulsa, OK.
BODY is a popular event from the creators of the I AM Yoga, Art + Music Festival. This evening is a celebration of bodies, art, and cocktails. The doors open at 7 pm at Mixed Company bar, a speakeasy type bar in the basement of the Midco Building at 3rd and Cheyenne.
Cast your vote for one of the four specially crafted mixology drinks and we will announce the winning drink/bartender at the end of the evening who will receive a cash prize of $100!
Mixology Bartenders Include:
- Dustin Saied from Prhyme
- Lesley Nelson from Saturn Room
- Jessica Cicco from MixCo
- Jared Almeria from The Lounge
Music will be provided by DJ Monad Turk.
BODY Artists:
Bryan Crump, Alexa Gresham, Gabrielle Howell, Kristin ClearyBODY Models:
Claudia Ricciardi, Kenesha Daniels, Hannah Hanley, Megan SpearsPerformances:
Belly Dancing by Smidge Isgrig, Acro Yoga by Be Love Yoga StudioQuestions? Email us.
Stay updated with this event and RSVP on Facebook.
ARTIST BIOS
Bryan Crump from The Crump Effect, OKC
His name is Bryan Crump, he is a "Transformation Specialist". He is best known for his skills in body painting and photography. Bryan's work has been published internationally. Previous clients, publications and partnerships include Oklahoma City Ballet, Distinctly Oklahoma, So6ix Magazine, Advanced Photoshop, Swimsuit International Magazine, I AM YOGA, Los Angeles Daily News, Dallas Morning News, Fox25, Single Parent Support Network, Every Body Equal 2015, Fort Smith Regional Art Museum, Dragon's Halloween Ball, Carnality Ball, Biting the Apple, Pancakes and Booze and several others. Bryan has been a member of OVAC, IAO, Professional Photographers of America, The World Body Painting Association, Toastmasters, Expert's Academy, Scottish Rite, and others.
Alexa Gresham
Alexa started body painting in College by incorporating her art into her modeling. She followed a 60's model who had used camouflaging as a part of her fashion/style. Alexa turned the concept into her senior capstone project and has loved doing it ever since.
Gabrielle Howell from Gabrielle Howell Art, Tulsa
Outside of face painting & makeup artistry, Gabrielle is not know for “body painting” but has been involved in many I AM art events! She is looking forward to experiencing this event for the first time as an artist! Gabrielle is: artist • yoga teacher • designer • mother • wife • sister • creator
Kristin Cleary
Kristin has been painting as long as she can remember. She graduated last spring from RSU with a Fine Arts Degree and shortly after met a friend who introduced her to body painting. Kristin loves to experiment with the new media and techniques. Kristin's style is high contrast and bubbly.