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Rogerson will be sketching and painting live at Barker Animation Art Gallery in
The Village at Gulfstream Park from March 4th – 6th

Hallandale Beach, FL – (March 1, 2011) – World famous Disney© artist Tim Rogerson will be making a special visit to the Family Resource Center at the Joe DiMaggio Children´s Hospital on Friday, March 4th at 11:30 a.m.  Rogerson will visit patients in their rooms, as well as sketch the Disney© character of their choice.  Rogerson believes in the power of healing through art and enjoys connecting with children and sharing art as a common interest. 

After his visit to the Joe DiMaggio Children´s Hospital, Rogerson will be showcasing his artwork at the Barker Animation Art Gallery in The Village at Gulfstream Park. Starting Friday, March 4th through Sunday, March 6th, art aficionados can meet the artist in person, see him sketch live and have their artwork personally embellished.  Herbert and Gloria Barker, owners of Barker Animation, have organized similar events in their gallery´s original Connecticut location for years.  They are looking forward to hosting this event in South Florida for the first time ever.  "Tim Rogerson is a Disney star.  My wife and I are fortunate to have him as our guest," stated Mr. Barker.  "We can´t wait to see the smiles on the children´s faces."  

Patrons can meet Rogerson on Friday, March 4 from 5 to 10 p.m., Saturday, March 5, from 2 to 10 p.m., and Sunday, March 6 from 2 to 8 p.m. at Barker Animation Art Gallery, located on 600 Silks Run, Suite 1270 in The Village at Gulfstream Park.

For additional information, or to schedule an interview, please contact Natalia Diaz at natalia@theagencypr.com / 305-662-7152 x.110 or Carey Marchand at flgallery@barkeranimation.com /954-610-0555.

About Tim Rogerson
Tim Rogerson graduated from the Ringling School of Art & Design in 2004 with a BFA in Illustration.  His unique style was recognized even as an undergrad when his work was chosen for the ‘Best of Ringling´ exhibitions of 2003 and 2004.  Since that time he has taken the art world by storm with his radiant colors and whimsical characters.  He is one of the select few artists chosen by Disney© to portray their star creations and won critical acclaim for his modern cubist twist to the images.

About Barker Animation
Following the success of their animation art gallery in Connecticut, Gloria and Herbert Barker decided to bring their unique vision to a whole new audience in South Florida, and opened a second gallery at The Village at Gulfstream Park.  The Barker Animation Art Gallery allows you to get up close and personal with vintage animation art, new cartoon-themed fine art, sculptures, collectibles and the artists who created them. Several internationally renowned artists have visited the gallery to demonstrate the secrets of the trade to hundreds or art aficionados. To further enhance an appreciation of the cartoon art form, Barker Animation offers free art classes for children every Saturday. For more information, call 954-457-2280 or visit www.barkeranimation.com.

About The Village at Gulfstream Park
Anchored by Florida´s premier thoroughbred racetrack and casino, The Village at Gulfstream Park is South Florida´s ultimate shopping, dining and entertainment destination. Utilizing the outdoor, lifestyle streetscape concept, The Village at Gulfstream Park is home to designer boutiques, specialty stores, restaurants and cafés. For a complete directory of shops and restaurants, visit www.thevillageatgulfstreampark.com.

The Village at Gulfstream Park is located at 501 S. Federal Highway in Hallandale Beach, Florida, adjacent to the legendary Gulfstream Park Racetrack and Casino, less than two miles east of I-95. 

The Village at Gulfstream Park is developed and owned by a joint venture between Forest City Enterprises, Inc. and MI Developments Inc. 

Forest City Enterprises, Inc. is a NYSE-listed national real estate company with $11.8 billion in total assets.  The Company is principally engaged in the ownership, development, management and acquisition of commercial and residential real estate and land throughout the United States.  For more information, visit www.forestcity.net.

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