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      Weinibauer on December 29

      Yipi....you made it. Congrats to you Maximilian and your art collegues/friends.
      Isn't it a goodd thing that you do not need snow to go to the sauna since you can also do it for health reasons. So do not worry that there isn't any snow yet.
      Maximilian we (all of your family) wish you and your friends with your art and projects to be able to continue to touch peoples hearts and souls since it is the place where art truly succeds to make people happy and satisfied.
      Love all of your family members

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      Omi Hildegard Weinmann on December 29

      Of course: The snow was waiting for the finishing of the project. Sorry for my impatience, little snow angels. Again: Congratulation! Gabrielle

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      Timothy Westbrook on December 28

      Today was the first REAL snowfall in Syracuse. AND it coincides with the achievement of an exciting goal. To the members of the DS Institute, Congratulations... the people and the weather are ready! :o)

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      Omi Hildegard Weinmann on December 28

      Dearest Maximilian - dearest Artists- congratulation. yes, you made it! Yes, we need Art! Yesyesyes! but where is the snow? Big hug from Omi and Gabrielle for all of you! Looking forward to warme me up in the sauna. Am I allowed to wear my hat? I will bring my nicest one - I promise! ;-)lots of love g.

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Your name will appear on the DS Institute website as a steamy companion of the Mobile Sauna.

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You will receive a hand printed, hand drawn mobile sauna postcard and your name will appear on the DS Institute website as a steamy companion of the Mobile Sauna.

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You will receive a magnet with a photo of the DS Institute in their white towel uniform plus everything listed above.

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You will get a mobile sauna tote bag with hand printed DS Institute insignia. You will also receive everything listed above.

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You will receive a handmade DS Institute mug! You will also receive everything listed above.

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Receive the Mobile Sauna Kit! The kit features a towel with the DS Institute insignia and a hand-printed tote-bag! You will also receive everything listed above.

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Immortalize your name in the custom ceramic tile surrounding the stove in the mobile sauna. You will also receive everything listed above.

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Immortalize your name in the custom ceramic tile surrounding the stove in the sauna and receive the Deluxe Mobile Sauna Kit! The Deluxe kit has everything in the mobile sauna kit as listed above plus a felt sauna hat with a DS Institute insignia to insulate your head (for serious heat hounds!).

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The sauna will come to visit you for a weekend (Must be within 200 miles of Syracuse, NY), plus all the rewards listed above.

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The DS Institute is a group creating contextual artwork that responds to their direct environment. The DS Institute consists of Fulbright sculptor Maximilian Bauer, steam expert ceramicist Zach Dunn, artist/social engineer Caitlin Foley, and interactive installation artist Misha Rabinovich.

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