First-Annual Arizona Fine Art EXPO Gala to Kick Off 10 Weeks of Fine Art, Food, Fashion and Fun.

WHAT:       The Arizona Fine Art EXPO Gala to mark the opening of the
            10-week Arizona Fine Art EXPO. Artists will be available
            for photos and interviews.

WHO:        The Arizona Fine Art EXPO, a production of Thunderbird
            Artists, the leading provider of fine art festivals and
            wine tasting events in the Southwest, is a unique 10-week
            event that will showcase a variety of juried artists from
            around the country applying their artistic talents in a
            working studio environment. The event combines the aspects
            of a juried fine art festival, the elements of a gallery
            and the inner-workings of an artist's studio. The result
            is a unique celebration of art that functions as an
            educational tool for children and art enthusiasts. The
            festival will also feature fashion shows presented by
            noted merchants such as Chico's and Fountain Fashions.

WHEN:       Saturday, Jan. 15, 2005
            5-6 p.m. -- Photo and interview session for the media
            6 p.m. -- Gala opens

WHERE:      South lot of Rawhide on the northwest corner of Scottsdale
            and Williams roads in Scottsdale, Ariz.

CONTACT:    Members of the media interested in attending the Gala
            should contact Judi Combs, CEO of the Arizona Fine Art
            EXPO, at 480-837-5637 or [e-mail]. More
            information on the Arizona Fine Art EXPO is available by
            visiting http://www.ArizonaFineArtExpo.com.