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Update #19: Making Progress
We are currently burning DVDs and getting stickers printed, etc. so that we can properly thank our wonderful supporters. We have also begun to roll out new videos on the Smarthistory.org site. After all, that's what the Smarthistory/Kickstarter initiative was all about. So far, we've added 9 of the 100 videos we intend to make. Stay tuned for more.
Update #18: The Smarthistory Kickstarter Drive Ends in 42 Hours!
A very big thank you to all of our extraordinary supporters for your vision, generosity and for putting up with us during our Kickstarter drive. We have only 42 hours left. If you know someone who intended to contribute but hasn't, this is a great time to give them a gentle reminder: http://kck.st/hhRyA6
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Beth + Juliana + Steven on April 15, 2011
We are currently burning CDs and getting stickers printed, etc. so that we can properly thank our wonderful supporters. We have also begun to roll out new videos on the Smarthistory.org site. After all, that's what the Kickstarter initiative was all about. So far, we've added 9 of the 100 we intend to make. Stay tuned for more.
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Update #17: Smarthistory is the Kickstarter Project of the Day!
The folks at Kickstarter have been just tremendous, helping us understand the platform, embracing our work, creating an amazing platform for crowd-sourced funding. We are really grateful.
We are also at 103% of our goal now—thanks to you! If support continues, we will simply have to make even more content! Thanks again.
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Laura Shefler and Raymond Yee on March 2, 2011
Congratulations on reaching and surpassing your fundraising goal! Yay!! -Raymond
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Update #16: Thanks to you, we did it! Together we reached our goal
Huge thanks to all of our amazing contributors. Your dedication, support and excitement has meant the world to us. Kickstarter has shown us that there is a real community of support for our work and for Open Education in general. This is enormously gratifying. Thank you. We feel honored and very very lucky.
As you likely noticed, we still have 10 days left on the Kickstarter clock, if we end up getting even more contributions, well, we'll just have to make even more new content. But regardless, this campaign was a success for only one reason, you.
You'll have to excuse us now, we have some work to do, something about making 100 new videos...
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Barbara Perrin on February 26, 2011
Dear Beth, Juliana and Steven,
Congratulations to all of you for reaching your goal! What wonderful news. I look forward to the additional videos!!! Love, Aunt Bobbie
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Joey Smith on February 27, 2011
I'm incredibly excited for you guys - this has been the first Kickstarter project I've really gone out and actively promoted, which was a bit uncomfortable for me, but it was worth it to get this project "kickstarted".
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Update #16: Brooklyn-based art historians launch website with videos of masterpieces
We're thrilled to be featured in the Brooklyn section of today's Daily News:
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This project successfully raised its funding goal on March 8, 2011.
Pledge $10 or more Pledge $10 or more
NOVICE: Rewarded with a personal thank you tweet from the Smarthistory Twitter feed; a thank you sticker with the Smarthistory logo and motto, "Art. History. Conversation."; and, your name on the list of supporters on Smarthistory.org.
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APPRENTICE: Rewarded with the above plus...an "Associate Producer" credit at the end of one Smarthistory video.
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ARTISAN: Rewarded with the above plus...one "Smarthistory Selections" DVD, a curated selection of Smarthistory videos. Choose from: Highlights of Western Art; Leonardo and the Art of the Italian Renaissance; Monet and Impressionism; Picasso and Modern Art, or A Short History of Architecture.
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GUILD MEMBER: Rewarded with the above plus...two "Smarthistory Selections" DVDs (see above for titles), and a "Producer" credit at the end of one Smarthistory video.
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DONOR: Rewarded with the above plus...three "Smarthistory Selections" DVDs (see above for titles.); Producer credits at the end of two additional Smarthistory videos (3 in total); and, Smarthistory ArtCards (with original photography).
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BENEFACTOR: Rewarded with the above plus...five "Smarthistory Selections" DVDs (complete set - see above for titles); Producer credits at the end of three additional videos (6 in total); and, a private one-hour tour, for up to two people, at a major NYC art museum with one or more Smarthistorians (good for up to one year); OR, one short Smarthistory video created just for you, focusing on your favorite work of art, on view in an NYC museum.
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PATRON: Rewarded with the above plus...Producer credits at the end of six additional videos (12 in total); and, two private one-hour tours, for up to two people, at a major NYC art museum with one or more Smarthistorians (good for up to one year); OR, two short Smarthistory videos created just for you, focusing on your two favorite works of art on view in an NYC museum.
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MEDICI: Rewarded with the above plus...Producer credits at the end of twelve additional videos (24 in total); and, lunch for up to four people with one or more Smarthistorians at a NYC restaurant following your private tour.
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Dr. Beth Harris is Director of Digital Learning at a NYC museum. Previously, she was an assistant professor of art history at FIT, where she also directed their large distance-learning program. She frequently presents and publishes on instructional technology. She is co-founder and executive editor of Smarthistory.org.
Dr. Juliana Kreinik conducts research for the Hans Hofmann Catalogue Raisonné Project and has taught the history of photography at Pace University and at SUNY New Paltz. She lectures and writes on New Objectivity in German painting and photography of the 1920s. Dr. Kreinik is managing editor for Smarthistory.org.
Dr. Steven Zucker is chair of History of Art and Design at Pratt Institute. Formerly, he was graduate dean and chair at FIT where he received the SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching. Dr. Zucker presents and publishes on art history and technology. He is co-founder and executive editor of Smarthistory.org.
