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So, what’s all the buzz about? It’s the inspiring collection.  There’s a life size racing airplane made entirely from recycled cans, an old world style painting, a baby bull sculpture, a ball gown and much more.  Innovative artists – professional and amateur – spent countless hours creating pieces that express their personal point of view through pop art creations. 

More than 200 hopefuls from around the country applied, but only 50 won an esteemed spot in the collection.  Who made the call?   The panel of judges included: sculptor Brad Oldham, winning producer/director Michael Cain, Dallas style editor, Jason Sheeler, fashion stylist Tammy Theis, ASK ME ABOUT ART Founder Gail Saschson and art professor Bob Wade.

Kicking off the festivities on Friday night, Dallas’ art patrons and guests gathered to celebrate the collection unveiling on the legendary ice rink at Galleria Dallas.  Guests were treated to the “first glimpse” while enjoying an array of
hors d’oeuvres, Red Bull cocktails and champagne.

The talented artists mingled and shared insight about their pieces with guests.  Third place winner and Dallas native Hai Nguyen (web developer by day, artist by night) noted, "Red Bull Art of Can gives everyone, whether they are a full time artist or not, the opportunity to showcase their work to thousands of people and meet other artists and art lovers in their community.”

For more information, visit www.redbullartofcan.com.

About Galleria Dallas

Conveniently located at I-635/LBJ Freeway and the North Dallas Tollway, Galleria Dallas offers shoppers more than 200 exceptional nationally and internationally recognized retailers and hosts over 19 million visitors each year.  Center hours are 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday.  Visit www.galleriadallas.com to learn more about the famed shopping center. Galleria Dallas is managed by Simon Property Group, Inc. 

Red Bull Art of the Can at the Galleria Dallas

Opening weekend at Red Bull Art of Can: Dallasites Show Appreciation for the Pop Art Movement

DALLAS, TX – August 2, 2010 –This weekend, more than 25,000 people experienced the grand opening of the Red Bull Art of Can exhibition at Galleria Dallas.  Fifty unique pieces created from the iconic Red Bull cans or inspired by energy and the love of life are now on display.  The exhibition is free and open to the public through August 22.

THE MENTOR by Christine Bengston, photographer from Cedar Hill, TX. She manipulated this photo for 5 hours. It is a photo of a pigeon that had been hit by a car. She rescued "Walter," and he lives - though handicapped, he typifies the slogan, "Red Bull gives you Wings." It's such a beautiful work of art and photography. I think she should make a series of "_______ Gives You Wings." Wonderful possibilities. Read her story below. - Sharon Adams

“Life is filled with passion and passion fills my life through my son, photography and animals,” declares longtime photographer Christine Bengston. Her love for photography – something she taught herself over 30 years ago – and animals has been combined in this intriguing addition to Red Bull Art of Can. Bengston is a nurturing woman who has often come to the rescue of a variety of animals. One such is Walter, a pidgeon she took in after he was hit by a car last year and has cared for ever since. Walter is also the subject of this entry.

“My inspiration was the slogan Red Bull Gives You Wings,” she explains. “He is handicapped due to the accident, but happy and thriving and full of energy.” Bengston spent five hours manipulating this engaging homage to both Red Bull and Walter the pigeon.

The quote above is taken from the web site. See all of the images and read their descriptions at the Red Bull Can of The Art web site here. Click on the images to make them larger. The story and bio. behind each image is on the web site, as well.

Jason Wheeler, Alex Damalas	Brad Oldham and Christy Coltrin. Brad was one of the judges and also designed the prizes.

Steve Potovsky, Red Bull Dog Meets Fire Hydrant -First Prize

Rachel Courts, Jillian Prado	Ayesha Ali, Brian Bain, Chelsea Sica

	Katherine and Uwe Kerns

Parker Travis, Elizabeth Brusaw, Laura Nelson, Jonathan Snyder	Cody Phillips, Gina Phillips

Jordan Cohen, Emily Karasick, Kate and Nathan Asay	Erin Roske, Kelsey Rogers

Wes Worster, Hailey Bell

The Announcer, Steve Potovsky, Frist Place; Hai Nguyen, Third Place; Craig McCudden, Second Place. THE WINNING PIECE  The top three pieces, as determined by the panel of judges listed above, walked away with more than the glory of it all. In third place was Hai Nguyen of Dallas, TX, with his cascade of migrating birds in flight, in second place was Craig McCudden of Columbus, Ohio, who managed to combine music and nature in a morph of wildlife and instruments, and grand prize went to Steve Potovsky of Miami Beach, FL, who earned an all-expense-paid trip to Art Basel in Switzerland with his pop-art inspired robot dog suspiciously eyeing a fire hydrant. Now, it’s your turn to chime in.  Contribute to the “People’s Choice Award” by casting votes via text at the exhibition or online at www.redbullartofcan.com.  More photos here ...