Heverton Ribeiro’s book release & photo gallery Press Release

For Immediate Release

Marissa Merino

Event Coordinator, Next Up Foundation

(562) 367-9677

merino.marissa@gmail.com

Costa Mesa, CA.- On October 13, 2011 FIND Art Gallery will be hosting the book release of Brazilian Skateboard Photographer, Heverton Ribeiro. Heverton Ribeiro will generously donate a portion of the proceeds from his book to Next Up Foundation.

FIND will be hosting the book release of Heverton Ribeiro on October 13, 2011 from 7pm-12am at the FIND art Gallery located in Costa Mesa 1640 Superior Ave 92627.  Along with a gallery show and book signing there will be food served by Laventina’s Pizza, wine, and in honor of Heverton Ribeiro, Brazilian cocktails!

At the age of 10, Heverton Ribeiro fell in love with skateboarding. It can be seen, since 2001, on the covers and pages of his first job, Tribo Skateboard Magazine, and in American magazines, such as Skateboarder, The Skateboard Mag, Transworld and Thrasher. Heverton spends most of his time on the road, traveling around the world, doing what he loves. He has photographed some of the world’s most respected skateboarders, such as Daewon Song, Eric Koston, Torey Pudwill, Mark Appleyard, BobBurnquist, Rodrigo TX, Duane Peters, Christian Hosoi and Danny Way, among many others. hevertonribeiro.com

FIND Art Magazine is working to build local art communities by bringing local artists, galleries, companies and spectators together into one “Found” space. It has become a tool for artists to show their Art to thousands of people in a raw and unique way. FIND Art Magazine is dedicated to promoting and showcasing all different mediums of artwork within each issue. It is sized conveniently to 5×7 inches leaving each page open to the possibility of being framed. findartmagazine.com

Next Up Foundation serves as a resource for kids and teens in underserved communities providing guidance through action sports activities, supplying athletic equipment, mentoring and supervision. Next Up Foundation’s purpose is to help kids reach their full potential, inspiring them to lead healthy and successful lives while providing habit forming exercise activities and social interaction through the sport of skateboarding.