A live art exhibition and discussion

The Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale, Nova Southeastern University and the 2009 NPC Southern States Fitness, Figure, Bikini & Bodybuilding Championships will unite to present “The Muscular Body as Living Art.”

Nova Southeastern University Faculty will discuss male and female muscular body images throughout art history. NPC Bodybuilding champions will bring iconic sculptures to life posed on pedestals. The audience is invited to participate in what promises to be a lively discussion.

The event will be followed by an outdoor party with refreshments, music and a wall to wall screening of the Arnold Schwarzenegger documentary “Pumping Iron”

Ellie Rodriguez, the entertainment reporter for Deco Drive will host the event.

Event is from 6 to 8 pm

RSVP required. Contact Emily McCrater at 954-262-0236 or via e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Tickets are $20 in advance (will call) , $25 at the door and $15 for Museum members and Nova Southeastern University students and faculty with valid university ID.

After party includes complimentary Presidente Beer , Bawls Guarana Energy Drinks, Hors d’oeuvres, live male and female bodybuilding posing, silent screening of “Pumping Iron” and the deejay skill of Brian Husband.