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Update #8: Portraits and gifts
Hello Everyone,
The book is almost ready to send to the printer (lots of proofing) and should be deliverable a couple weeks before Christmas. Also I am working on the first three portraits that have been sponsored by your help with this Kickstarter drive. The first one should be complete at the end of next week, and the others the following weeks. I will post these portraits and statements as soon as possible. Each of person who comes to the studio has, once again, a very particular thing to add to this understanding of the American experience of these wars. It is a great privilege to be able to meet them in the quiet of the studio and to listen to their understanding of things. Here are the names of these upcoming portraits:
Vernon "Gene" Davis
Ray Flores
Michael Eliassen
Since the drive was very successful and some participants are opting out of the travel allowance, I have been able to invite out some additional people to be part of the project.
This Saturday David Stockton comes in from Reno, Nevada for his portrait session.
I am working on getting everyone's gifts out the door and arranging the travel of the rest of the group with studio sessions booked in December and January as well.
Thank You everyone for making this possible!
Matt Mitchell
Update #7: The Kickstarter Goal is Met!
Thank you for helping meet the kickstarter fundraising goal!
This is an important moment.
Through your support of the participant's travel, your contributions have just helped make the next 10-15 portraits in the 100 Faces possible .
I will be in touch soon regarding your gifts.
We still have more opportunities with two days left of the drive. The books are still available. Any additional funds received now will go to this same goal of supporting the travel of more people to the studio. If you can, please keep sharing links and doing the good work you have done to make this drive a success.
On behalf of everyone who is part of the 100 Faces project, thank you,
Matt
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Congrats!!!
This project means a great deal to many people. 'Hope the word of this endeavor keeps growing! -
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Update #6: news about the exhibition/only 9 days left
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Posted on September 22, 2011
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Update #5: Reception tonight for the exhibition of the first 50 portraits
Opening Reception Tonight at the Canal Gallery
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The exhibition of the first 50 portraits marks an important milestone.
Thank you for your help in starting the next 50 portraits.
For the exhibition several events are planned, including a performance work by Krista DeNio based on the text of the portraits and a panel discussion on art and war sponsored by Artists in Context on Sunday Sept. 11th. For more information about events click here. Three other artists also have work on exhibit at the Canal Gallery: Harriet Diamond, Mary Burnstein, and Bruce Fowler.
Tonight's reception looks like it will be very good and I hope to see you there.
Please keep sharing the movie and help with the Kickstarter fund drive, we still have a ways to go to our goal. We need to raise the remaining funds by October 1 or we don't get any of the money pledged so far. Your help is deeply appreciated.
Thank You
Matt
Update #4: You are invited to an exhibition of the first 50 portraits of the 100 Faces project
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Posted on September 2, 2011
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This project successfully raised its funding goal on October 2, 2011.
Pledge $15 or more Pledge $15 or more
Place your name on the donor wall of the 100 Faces Website.
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Place your name on the donor wall of the 100 Faces Website, and receive a thank you card signed by the artist.
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Receive a beautifully produced exhibition catalogue of The First 50 Portraits. This is a special edition produced just for this drive. You can also place your name on the donor wall of the 100 Faces Website and receive a thank you card signed by the artist.
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Receive the exhibition catalogue of The First 50 Portraits with your name or personal dedication on the dedications page. You can also place your name on the donor wall of the 100 Faces Website, and receive a thank you card signed by the artist.
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Fund the travel of one person to the studio to have their portrait painted. Be recognized as a "Travel Level" donor on the donor wall. Receive a thank you card signed by the person you helped sponsor and by the artist. Receive the exhibition catalogue of The First 50 Portraits with your name or personal dedication on the dedications page. Your book signed by the artist.
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Send a copy of the exhibition catalogue of the first 50 Portraits to all of the 50 people pictured in the project so far and to the next 50. They should each have a copy of this book. For your gift you will receive an oil on canvas portrait study, a signed, personalized copy of the exhibition catalogue of the first 50, recognition in the exhibition catalogue for your gift and recognition on the donor of the website for your generous gift.
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An exhibition of 10-12 portraits at your location for 1 month. Artist's lecture and slide presentation at your location. 5 signed copies of the exhibition catalogue of The First 50 Portraits. The artist has given several lectures to colleges, high schools, and professional audiences ranging in interest from new forms of public art to using 100 Faces as a teaching tool. Travel not included. Inquire for dates available: matt@100facesofwarexperience.org
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A month long exhibition of all 50 portraits plus additional portraits as available. Please contact the artist to inquire about time slots available: matt@100facesofwarexperience.org Receive ten copies of the exhibition catalogue of The First 50 Portraits, signed by the artist. Exhibition shipping not included.
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Receive your own portrait commission executed by the artist Matt Mitchell. This portrait will be independent of the 100 Faces project. Oil on linen, it will show the head and shoulders of the sitter at life size. You will have your own painting and know you have contributed very significantly to the progress of the larger work. Email inquiries: matt@100facesofwarexperience.org Recognition on the donor wall of the website and the dedications page of the catalogue. Five signed and personalized copies of the exhibition catalogue of The First 50 Portraits.
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Matt Mitchell is an artist integrating traditional painting techniques with contemporary concepts of public art. Matt started the 100 Faces project in 2005. It has been shown at the National Portrait Gallery as part of the Outwin Boocheever Portrait Competition, for the US Congress, and at Museums, Colleges and Galleries across the country. For a full exhibition list see the 100 Faces website. Grants include Mass Humanities, Haymarket, and St. Paul Cultural Star. Other awards include the "Arts and Culture" award of WFCR Western New England Public Radio. The work has been covered by: NPR Weekend Edition, Sunday, CBS Evening News, BBC World News America, the Boston Globe, and the Washington Post. "American Artist" Magazine featured an article on one of his oil techniques. Matt is a graduate of Pratt Institute, Brooklyn.
