NEW YORK.-nAscent Art New York, a ground-breaking Manhattan art company, today announced its “Art On The Block” invitation-only art event and auction for emerging artists, slated for July 12, 2007. Art On The Block 7.12.7 will feature the work of nearly 30 artists and over 70 pieces, including paintings, sculpture, mixed media, and photography.

nAscent, led by 22 year-old CEO and Director of Art Jennifer Baron, reviewed over 2,200 pieces of art from over 500 artists before settling on the artists participating in the auction. A sampling of the work can be seen at nascentartny.com. Many of the artists have done exhibitions in the city, but some have never shown work before.

“The artists represent a range of genres and media, so everyone will see something that speaks to them. Every piece is worthy of hanging in someone’s home, office, private collection, or gallery,” said Baron.

nAscent has committed 20% of the profits from art sales to Action Against Hunger. Recognized worldwide as a leader in the fight against hunger, Action Against Hunger delivers programs in more than 40 countries, specializing in emergency situations of war, conflict, and natural disasters and longer-term assistance to people in distress. They save 4 million lives a year, helping vulnerable populations regain their self-sufficiency for long-term sustainability.

“We’re thrilled to be working with Action Against Hunger,” said James Wallace, nAscent President and co-founder. “They’re a global organization recognized for fighting hunger and malnutrition. Besides having immense talent, the emerging artists participating are excited that some of the sales of their work will help people truly in need.”

Art On The Block will take place Thursday, July 12, at Neo Studios, 628 Broadway, 3rd Floor (between Bleecker and West Houston). The VIP viewing goes from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., immediately followed by the general viewing until midnight. Art On The Block will feature live music, food, wine, and beer. Sponsors include Wine Cellar Sorbet, Magic Hat Beer, Clifford Henderson Design, and Tagine.