Art of Olympians
Southwest Florida-based “Art of Olympians” makes world debut at 2008 Beijing Olympic Games
VCB E-Mail News Network
Special Release/Week of August 4, 2008
LEE COUNTY, FL (USA) - The Art of Olympians museum/gallery, soon to open in the River District of Fort Myers, Fla., will make its world debut Aug. 7, 2008 at Prince Jun’s Palace in Beijing, China. The exhibition will feature a 30-piece-special artwork exhibit from the gallery and will be featured as a cultural component of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.
Southwest Florida-based “Art of Olympians”
makes world debut at 2008 Beijing Olympic Games
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 Wojciech Zablocki, Fencers |
 Kader Klouchi, Discus |
From the beginning, the Olympic Games have been a celebration of human capability and Art of the Olympians emphasizes this celebration in the form of art as the Olympic founders intended. The mission of this organization is to demonstrate the very real relationship between art and sports to the general public and to promote a culture of excellence by bringing Olympic artists together to help raise awareness of the sports-art association.
 Shane Gould, Angel Wings |
 Roald Bradstock, Jump |
Art of Olympians will host several events throughout the 2008 Olympic Games and a special invitation show will run from Aug. 8-24 at Prince Jun’s Palace. This unique collection, which features a number of different art forms, was created solely by athletes who have competed in Olympic Games.
“Art of the Olympians exhibition is more than a display of artwork, it is a lesson for the youth of the world that dreams do come true for those who dedicate themselves to a personal pursuit of physical and mental excellence,” said Gabrielle Oerter, Art of the Olympians executive director.
During the Summer Olympics, the Palace will be the headquarters for the World Olympians Association and host to the Olympians Reunion Center, known as one of the most exclusive clubs in the world. The center acts as a retreat in which current and past Olympians can socialize.
Prince Jun’s Palace, initially an imperial residence during the Qing Dynasty, is now a historical center for important cultural and social functions. Constructed in 1881, the Palace sits on nearly 11 acres of land and spans over 107,600 square feet in size.
For more information on the Art of Olympians visit www.artoftheolympians.com or to learn more about The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel and plan a trip to view the museum when it opens, visit www.FortMyersSanibel.com.
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel in southwest Florida includes: Sanibel Island, Captiva Island, Fort Myers Beach, Fort Myers, Bonita Springs, Estero, Cape Coral, Pine Island, Boca Grande & Outer islands, North Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres. Images available upon request.
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