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      Seth Cornwall on May 21

      Hey, any update on all this? When are postcards etc being sent out?

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      Kosmos on May 10

      Any news about the project and the pledges?

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      trevor eld on May 2

      Hi, when are you sending out the ltd edition A3 prints?

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      Saki Waki on May 2

      Hey, just realized I've yet to receive my set of postcards, have those been sent out yet? Hope all is well. Cheers!

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      Jason Braun on April 4

      Hey Auro, Was wondering if photos have been sent out of the bricks yet? If you could kindly update us, it would be great. Hope all is well!!!

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      Jamie Logan on January 3

      Haha great! It's going to look amazing I'm sure! All the best with it =) x

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      Auro Foxcroft on January 3

      Hi Jamie, no we haven't quite got round to sending out the surveys yet. We will be sending them out - as soon as this darn New Year hangover lifts :)

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      Jamie Logan on January 3

      Hi, I haven't received a form to fill out about having our names etched yet? Have I missed it or is it not ready yet?

      Congrats so excited!! x

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      Leslie Gilotti on December 13

      Amazing! Congratulations. Proud to be a backer :)

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      Auro Foxcroft on December 13

      Thanks everyone! Mission accomplished - now we've just got to build it!

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      Jason Braun on December 12

      Auro, You did it! Big congrats mate. Can't wait to have a look next time I am in London.
      Best, JB

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      Simon Elliott on December 12

      Congratulations, my favourite Arts Centre in Hackney! I love you all.

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      trevor eld on December 12

      So happy you guys made it happen. Congrats.

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      rebeccamurphy on December 12

      Congrats guys!

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      Richard Foxcroft on December 12

      GREAT !!!! WELL DONE!!!!TOMXXXX

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      Auro Foxcroft on December 12

      Once the bid is verified (whoot!) you'll be a form from Kickstarter asking for details about certain pledges this is when you say what you want written. Cheers!

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      Kosmos on December 12

      How can I let you know the name to etch into the brick? FUNDED!!!

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      Kosmos on December 12

      Oh yeah!!!

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      Linda Nobre on December 11

      This is really exciting! good luck with the project :) x

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      George Sharp on December 11

      Tile TSF5 for me sorry for delay in pledging.

      Regards ... George

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      Auro Foxcroft on December 9

      Thanks David, reserved please call to arrange collection: +44 (0) 20 7422 7505

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      David Power on December 8

      Tile TSD5 for me please! Good Luck with the project.

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      Auro Foxcroft on November 17, 2011

      Thanks Trevor, we're half way but got a long way to go. We're thinking of doing a live art jam to further raise publicity and thank people who have pledged so far. More details about this shortly.

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      trevor eld on November 16, 2011

      Why isn't this project getting more pledges??

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      Auro Foxcroft on November 9, 2011

      Wow, we've hit 100 backers. Thanks again everyone for helping to make this happen, the ball is rolling.x

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      Auro Foxcroft on October 31, 2011

      Thanks a million to all the people who have pledged over the last few days...very exciting times.

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      Richard Foxcroft on October 28, 2011

      Wishing you the BEST

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      Auro Foxcroft on October 26, 2011

      Alice and Heike, thanks for the kind words and help..always nice to hear people are being inspired by the project. Keep spreading the word!

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      Alice Whitaker on October 26, 2011

      This is totally fantastic and I hope that you raise all the money and more! XXX

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      Auro Foxcroft on October 25, 2011

      Also a huge thanks to Panos Saravas for the lovely blog post...

      http://streetartathens.tumblr.com/post/11867659145/the-wall-project

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      Auro Foxcroft on October 25, 2011

      Rebecca, Jon, Matt and Tina, thanks so much for your support. We're getting there...slowly put surely. x x x

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      Auro Foxcroft on October 24, 2011

      That's very kind of you to give back Sarah, that's all we want to do. You're right: perfect Christmas gifts! Thanks for your support Deadly Knitshade - the great thing about this gallery is we can stretch to more different mixed media ;)

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      Deadly Knitshade on October 22, 2011

      As one of London's sneaky stitching street artists I'm proud to be able to be a part of this. Can't wait to see it happen. Best of luck fund-raising for the rest. I'll give it a tweet.

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      Sarah P Corbett on October 22, 2011

      Inspiring stuff and the perfect way I can spend the money I got for doing a craftivism workshop at the Richmix. Very proud to be a backer and will encourage family and friends to back or ask to be a backer as a christmas present off others x

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      Auro Foxcroft on October 19, 2011

      Ah thanks SF. proud to have you onboard. xxx

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      Sarah Findlay on October 19, 2011

      Good luck guys. Innovative and creative. Proud to be a backer!

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      Auro Foxcroft on October 18, 2011

      Wow guys, thanks. It's awesome to have people believing in what we're trying to do. we hit 10% today, fingers crossed, we'll make the rest. Dee, Andy, Village Underground thanks you both

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      Dee Quintas on October 18, 2011

      Art with heart around it. Although it is only a small amount I send you, I want you to know that I love what you are doing and suggesting and the recycling element is absolutely brilliant, railway carriages as offices and studios, incredible energy and commitment here I think. Keep on doing this wonderful work.

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      Andy Chambers on October 18, 2011

      You've got my backing, wish I could give more! I must pass this wall at least 5 times a week and every time I go past it makes me smile. What an amazing idea and a true gentleman Auro. Fingers crossed you can get this project to fly...

      All the best and keep up the good work :)

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      Auro Foxcroft on October 17, 2011

      wicked, thanks for the support J&D - all of it... london, here you come...

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      Dan Davies on October 17, 2011

      Better than a Facebook wall Auro, we 'Like' this. Jules&Dan x

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      Auro Foxcroft on October 17, 2011

      Ah thanks guys, here's to hoping... and yep, cheers, spread the word as much you can - both sides of the pond and we'll make a bigger noise!

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      Jason Braun on October 17, 2011

      You all got my backing!
      Big hello from the U.S. and wish you all the best with raising the rest.

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      GILLES STUTTGEN on October 17, 2011

      This is a great project, count me in ;-) I'll make sure I spread the word as much as I can !

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      Auro Foxcroft on October 17, 2011

      Hey Maeve! Sending a hug all the way to Oz. Come and see us soon... xxx

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      Maeve O'Rourke on October 16, 2011

      Hey Auro,
      Fantastic project! And so wonderful to see Village Underground going from strength to strength. Keep up all your amazing work. lots of love Maeve xx

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      Auro Foxcroft on October 16, 2011

      Hey Jan - thanks a million, great to be on this ride with you!

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      Jan von Holleben on October 16, 2011

      YO YO YO .. GO GO GO!!!!!

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      Auro Foxcroft on October 14, 2011

      thanks Zach, for the nice words and the pledge. exciting times...

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      Zach Marshall on October 13, 2011

      Awesome adaptive reuse in design! I cant wait to see more here's my pledge Auro... keep up the great work!

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7 Backers

We'll send you a digital postcard from the first exhibition thanking you for your support

Estimated Delivery: Apr 2012

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9 Backers

We'll send you a digital copy of the film 'Launching The Wall' a short piece documenting the first exhibition, and we'll add your name on the credits.

Estimated Delivery: Jun 2012

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48 Backers • Limited Reward (52 of 100 remaining)

We'll post you a set of 6 limited edition postcards of Village Underground street art (Ben Eine, Herakut, Pete Fowler)

Estimated Delivery: Apr 2012

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13 Backers • Limited Reward (37 of 50 remaining)

Entry +1 to come for a behind-the-scenes look at Village Underground. Have a tour around the venue, the trains and our ex-massage parlour. Finish up with drinks on the roof.

Estimated Delivery: Mar 2012

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Get yourself a limited run Village Underground t-shirt (either in black or white - S, M, L)

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45 Backers • Limited Reward (105 of 150 remaining)

Your name etched into a brick in The Wall on Great Eastern Street. We'll take a digital photo of your brick and send it to you.

Estimated Delivery: May 2012

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Your name etched into a brick in the The Wall on Great Eastern Street. We'll take a digital photo of your brick and send it to you. We also give you a set of 4 limited-edition postcards from the first exhibition

Estimated Delivery: May 2012

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1 Backer • Limited Reward (72 of 73 remaining)

Available in time for Christmas if you can collect from Village Underground! A tile from our mock-walls painted on wood for our Street Jam. Large scale pieces painted by Will Barras, Toasters and SHEONE (signed). Tiles are offered on a first come first served basis. To reserve a specific tile please get use the reference number from http://bit.ly/vuwalljam and leave a comment in our Kickstarter comments section.

Estimated Delivery: Dec 2011

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Your name etched into a brick in The Wall on Great Eastern Street (plus digital photo sent). Entry +1 to come for a behind-the-scenes look at Village Underground: the venue, the trains and our ex-massage parlour. Drinks on the roof to finish up.

Estimated Delivery: May 2012

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A tile from our mock-walls painted on wood for our Street Jam. Large scale pieces painted by Will Barras, Toasters and SHEONE. Tiles are offered on a first come first served basis. To reserve a specific tile please get use the reference number from http://bit.ly/vuwalljam and leave a comment in our Kickstarter comments section.

Estimated Delivery: Feb 2012

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33 Backers • Limited Reward (17 of 50 remaining)

You'll get a limited-edition A3 print of Ben Eine's iconic Vandalism piece. Your name etched into a brick in The Wall on Great Eastern Street (plus digital photo sent). A set of 4 limited edition postcards from the first exhibition

Estimated Delivery: May 2012

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1 Backer • Limited Reward (19 of 20 remaining)

Invitation for you +1 to come and enjoy exclusive gig access at Village Underground. Arrive early to hear the sound check and enjoy pre-gig refreshments in the trains on the roof. Valid for one year (check www.villageunderground.co.uk for upcoming gigs). And a set of 4 limited edition postcards from the first exhibition

Estimated Delivery: Dec 2011

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Limited edition artist painted model tube trains. Trains painted and signed by artists.Plus your name etched into a brick in The Wall on Great Eastern Street (and digital photo sent).

Estimated Delivery: May 2012

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Photo shoot at Village Underground. Photo shoot for two people taken in and around the trains, The Wall and the venue. Photography done by Village Underground Artists in Residence. A2 print of selected photograph to be digitally printed. Plus your name etched into a brick in The Wall on Great Eastern Street (and digital photo sent).

Estimated Delivery: May 2012

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A day's creative session with artists as they prep for an exhibition. Spend the day at Village Underground seeing the artists at work as they create huge 4x3 metre pieces. Have the chance to create your own canvas (1 x 1.5m) working along side the artists. Refreshments and music included. For two people. Plus your name etched into a brick in The Wall on Great Eastern Street (and digital photo sent).

Estimated Delivery: May 2012

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A day's creative session for two people with artists as they prep for the exhibition. Spend the day at Village Underground seeing the artists at work as they create huge 4x3 metre pieces. Take away your own one-off artist-designed t-shirt or bring your own garment. Refreshments and music included. For two people. Plus your name etched into a brick in The Wall on Great Eastern Street (and digital photo sent).

Estimated Delivery: May 2012

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Repaint our iconic tube trains! A never to be repeated opportunity to embellish our iconic roof top tube trains. Collaborate with any one of our East London artists to create your own bespoke design and then customise the trains in a day long session. Date determined by demand and artists subject to availability.

Estimated Delivery: Feb 2012

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I'm Auro Foxcroft, Im a furniture designer by training and I set up Village Underground.

As a project Village Underground lets me indulge myself in a few of my passions – promoting special gigs and events is something that I've done since my beginnings as a teenage raver, exhibitions of design and art and other cultural shows are close to my heart, and also I get to travel - Im setting up other Village Underground projects in Lisbon and Berlin.

I sit on the board of Trans Europe Halles, which is a network of not for profit cultural centres across spread over 25 countries in Europe.

All of my work is important to me because Im a passionate believer in the power of culture, and in particular independent and alternative culture. It happens on the fringes and it’s a vital way that society redefines itself and evolves.

Im very happy that my work keeps me in that space, working at ground level with artists and the local creative community, as well as the ultra diverse community of East London at large.

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