Celebrity Photographer Drexina Nelson and Drexina Nelson Photography Present the First Annual "Art Fusion: Where Fashion Meets Art."
All elements of artistry will be incorporated into Art Fusion to showcase visual art, photography, fashion, music and more. Featured designers will include Nicci Hou, Rachael M., Fly Couture and Oliver Blake. Attendees will have an opportunity to experience a high-powered runway fashion show partnered with a live photoshoot produced by Drexina herself. They will also enjoy a pre-reception with passed hors d'ouevres and cocktails sponsored by Remy Martin V. There will be live band performances by The Heather Hayes Experience and a fashion vendor marketplace, as well.
Art Fusion has chosen to honor two individuals who embody world-class style. These individuals exude style and class while being at the forefront of the fashion, art and entertainment industries. Lifestyle Specialist Kenny Burns will be honored with the 2011 Man of Style Award and BMI Executive Catherine Brewton will be honored as the 2011 Woman of Style.
Art Fusion will be the first Atlanta-based fashion event of its kind that creatively blends fashion, entertainment and art. This event will bring Atlanta's elite together to experience artistic expression at its best.
About Kenny Burns:
About Catherine Brewton:
Catherine Brewton graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration and Marketing from Shaw University in Raleigh, NC. She is well known for her extensive career in the music industry, as well as her experience with promotion, marketing and finance. In the 1990's, she worked for three years as the Executive Director of the Recording Academy (NARAS). She went on to work for the Atlanta Business Music Inc. (BMI) office in 1997 as Director, Writer/Publisher Relations. She was promoted to Senior Director in 1999 and Assistant Vice President in 2002. With BMI, Brewton has worked closely with such chart-topping songwriters and producers as The Neptunes, Rodney and Fred Jerkins, Lil' Jon, Dallas Austin, Kanye West, The Game, Jazze Pha and Fat Joe. She was promoted again to Vice- President, Writer/ Publisher Relations in 2005. She now directs all writer/publisher relations activities in BMI's Atlanta office, including signing new writers to the company, creating showcases, developing songwriting programs, and producing the annual BMI Urban and Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards. She is truly a sophisticated, determined and successful woman of style.