Gettn' the Job Done: Raisn’ funds for a new House of PainT dance floor

OTTAWA, August 20, 2015 – Places floored with grass, dirt, and gravel are tough places to put on a B-Boy Jam. So, House of PainT Festival of Urban Arts and Culture launched an Indiegogo rewards / equity crowdfunding campaign to raise funds to construct a new, reusable, portable dance floor, after last year’s floor was destroyed by a falling structure and inclement, winter weather. House of PainT plans to raise $5000 for the construction, supplies, and safe storage of the floor in time for their 12th annual celebration of urban arts culture, September 9 – 13th, 2015 at Brewer Park. The rewards for contributing to the project include free local event tickets; while ‘worldwide’ rewards include a branded tote bag or a House of PainT t-shirt. A funder who contributes $1000 from anywhere around the globe is rewarded branded swag items and a piece of art, painted live at House of PainT Festival this September. The inauguration of the completed floor will feature solo and crew dance battles and will take place at the annual House of PainT Festival of Urban Arts & Culture, September 9-13 2015. “The way I see the dance floor is, it’s the hub of the wheel that is the House of PainT,” says Sabra Ripley, festival founder. “There is so much happening, especially during the main event, and everything flows within this giant circle, and it centers around the dance floor.” Leading the construction team will be experienced carpenter, Ryan Laxdal. Learn more about the campaign here: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/house-of-paint-dance-floorHouse of PainT Festival of Urban Arts + Culture is the fastest growing community arts event in the nation’s capital. Established in 2003 when the City of Ottawa granted lobbyists the first legal graffiti wall, House of PainT continues to celebrate and elevate hip hop with a variety of events. Flooding the Dunbar Bridge Underpass each year with the 4 elements of hip hop: DJing, MCing, Graffiti writing, and Break dancing the festival has grown to over 10,000 attendees and over 200 Canadian urban artists. The 12th Annual festival takes place September 9-13, 2015.  www.HouseofPainT.ca For more information, contact: Cara Gooding  |  Media Communications Coordinator Cell: 416-909-2076  |  Office: 613-866-7978 Email: comm@houseofpaint.ca Web: www.houseofpaint.ca