Artfest Is Key Sponsor for Kids Matter Charity Fundraiser

DALLAS, TX, Nov 02 (MARKET WIRE) --
Artfest International, Inc., (OTCBB: ARTS), a leading-edge arts
distribution company, announced today that on November 7 the company will
host a fundraiser at its Dallas-based 50,000 square foot Art Channel
Galleries, for Kids Matter International (KMI), a Texas-based charity
committed to helping children around the world, by a variety of means.

The fundraiser, hosted by former Dallas Cowboy, Michael Kiselak and his
wife Kim, reaches out to the local sports and business community through
KMI's Clothe A Child Program. This Clothe A Child program has a 20-year
history of giving 100% of what is raised to clothing local children. Kids
Matter International also has an international presence through their
orphanage located in India and a Girls in Crisis and Transitional Home in
Roatan, Honduras.

Joining Mr. and Mrs. Kiselak will be dozens of prominent business leaders,
as well as recognized sports figures. Some of the Athletes that have
confirmed so far are former MLB players from the Rangers, Ellis Valentine,
Jose Guzman, Mike Munoz, and Mike Simms. National Football League players
include former Cowboys, Reggie Barnes, Kelvin Garmon, and Eugene Lockhart,
as well as former Chief, Ralph Stockemer, former Bronco, Dudley Williams,
and former Ram, Isiah Robertson. Undefeated World Champion Kickboxer
Jonathan "Lights Out" Spinks and Former PGA Professional Jeffrey Combs
will also attend.

Fundraiser guests will peruse through a fascinating Art and Memorabilia
Exhibit and Auction at Artfest's venue where they will bid for items with
proceeds going directly to KMI to help children in need.

"We are honored to be able to participate in this fundraising event with
Kids Matter International. So many of our local sports heroes as well as
our community of generous business executives have come together to make
this happen. It is part of Artfest's mission to go beyond smart business
and building shareholder value. We strive to serve as a good corporate
citizen, helping those in need," stated Edward Vasker, CEO of Artfest
International.

For more information about KMI please visit
http://www.kidsmatterinternational.org/index.asp.

About Artfest International, Inc.

Artfest International, Inc. is a publicly traded Company under the stock
symbol "ARTS." Artfest brings together artists, investors, decorators,
designers, private collectors and art galleries. Artfest International's
corporate site is www.artfestinternational.com. Artfest's subsidiaries are
Art Channel, Inc. www.artchannel.tv, and Art Channel Galleries, Inc.
www.ArtChannelGalleries.com, and Charity Sports Distributor Inc.,
www.csdsportsframing.com offering the most exciting Art and Memorabilia
products and rewards program in the history of direct sales marketing.

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Public Relations
Big Apple Consulting USA
1-407-389-5900

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