Named by media as “The Most Interesting Man in Las Vegas” artist, private collector and philanthropist Branden Michael Powers spreads his wealth one art piece at a time. Decidedly a “beloved weirdo” Powers launches a social experiment to redefine what it means to bring culture to the masses, literally.

Las Vegas, NV -- (ReleaseWire) -- 11/04/2014 -- Believing that every person has a right to actively participate in the art they collect, Branden Michael Powers ups the ante on unbridled cool. The Las Vegas-based artist, private collector and philanthropist is driving home his point every day of what's left of 2014. How? By giving away 100 pieces of his Outsider and American Folk Art collection. Where? Hidden in plain site daily on undisclosed streets in and around Las Vegas. Why? Because everybody should have a 'too good to be true' artistic treasure hunt right around the holidays.

With some pieces valued upwards of $3,000 a piece from artists like Daniel Johnston, Wesley Willis and Howard Finster the art collection pays homage to Power's love of the game. Lovingly collected over 20 years, his art will be left one piece at a time for new owners to find in Downtown areas, along the Strip and in various neighborhoods. With each drop Powers hopes to elicit conversation, appreciation and awareness for what is inartistic to the art experience. Recognizing the incredible advantage, famed artists Matthew Couper and JK Russ have already stealthily gathered pieces for their personal collections. Though not many clues are left on Power's social media pages the brave hearted still aptly run on work after collectable work.

Powers says of the 100 day art give away, "Yes, this is an out of the box approach. It's my way of throwing my hat into the ring to find new ways to create opportunities for art lovers. It's my opinion that private collectors can afford to share their collections in conventional and unconventional ways. That's what the art calls for. It was timelessly created for art lovers. So let it motivate us to both love it and share it."

About Branden Michael Powers
Branden Michael Powers is the owner of a marketing, branding and creative agency called 15N Creative based in Las Vegas, Nevada. One of the two credited for the founding of the 90's Rave Movement, Powers is the former Creative Director of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and is recognized among the "Who's Who in American Business".

Information:
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Contact:
Branden Michael Powers
Artist / Private Collector / Philanthropist
branden@15ncreative.com
(702) 809-3636

Website:
www.15ncreative.com

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Entrepreneur Branden Michael Powers to give away folk art pieces on the streets of Vegas “…like some twisted urban Johnny Appleseed”.

Las Vegas, NV -- (ReleaseWire) -- 09/24/2014 -- Whoever said there's no culture in Vegas hasn't met Branden Michael Powers. The owner of the 15n Creative marketing and consulting firm is also active as a collector of American folk art. Acknowledging that folk art is for the people, by the people, and in celebration of the season of giving, Powers will leave various pieces of his art collection in undisclosed locations around Las Vegas. Like "some twisted urban Johnny Appleseed" Powers will plant one piece of art per day for 100 days starting on September 30th.

The art pieces "planted" by Powers will be available to whoever finds them. Aside from the pleasure of the found art, the uninitiated may be surprised to learn of the value of the "trash" they find on the side of Vegas roads. Pieces by Daniel Johnston, Wesley Willis, R.A. Miller, Howard Finster and other American folk artists will be free to find a good home.

Powers plans to leave most of the pieces in downtown Fremont Street near the arts district, but will also plant pieces on the Strip and in lower income neighborhoods. He's on a mission to spread folk art throughout the different social strata that exist in the diverse areas of Las Vegas. Simply stated, Powers believes it's important for everyone to have access to quality art. To accomplish that he will quite literally share his collection with the community.

For more information about 15n Creative visit http://www.15ncreative.com

About 15n Creative
15n Creative is a marketing, consulting, advertising and creative agency lead by Branden Michael Powers. Powers was the former Creative Director of the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas as well as the pioneer of the rave scene in North America.

Contact:
Branden Michael Powers
branden@15ncreative.com

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