February 9, 2005
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Roberto Silverman at (323) 856-4789
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Los Angeles, CA, February 9, 2005 - Metin Bereketli, Hollywood’s charitable international artist renown for his DIVERSITY-series of striking compositions and one-of-a-kind “Healing Art” therapeutic art program, has partnered with ASA, Autism Society of America headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, for a series of charitable programs to be launched in 2005.
Bereketli regularly participates in and donates his art to autism-related events including the the ARTISM FOR AUTISM ’03 Fundraiser Gala, held in Raleigh, North Carolina.
ADVOCATE, the official publication of ASA, has devoted a full color page for the auspicious announcement and introduced Metin's vibrant and positive paintings to the readers.
Editor Vanessa Collier said "Bereketli's mission is to promote healing through giving, using images that communicate important messages about healing and world peace."
To see a partial list of the charities that Metin has generously supported throughout the years, please visit http://www.metinbereketli.com/pages/charity.html
An internationally acclaimed Los Angeles based painter, Metin's contemporary works have been featured in galleries and exhibitions worldwide including the Smithsonian, Sotheby's Science Center, Paramount Pictures & Universal Studios and Hollywood & Highland.
Metin’s style and generosity has earned him the esteem of many American leaders, such as Presidents Bush and Carter. His work can also be seen on many television programs including Friends, Frazier, ER, Becker, Felicity, Will & Grace, Chicago Hope, The Bold and The Beautiful, Passions, General Hospital, Party of Five, Drew Carrey Show and several other TV and film sets.
For more information on AUTISM SOCIETY OF AMERICA please visit http://www.autism-society.org
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