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Rocking 52% Funded 64 Hours to go! A Little Press!

Update #8 · Apr 5, 2012 · comment

Starting to turn up the heat, and just in time... Can we make it?!?! Yes, I am sweating over here! I have been told that the last bit is when you get a lot of pledges. Well, please pledge away!

We have rocked out to 52% Funded 64 Hours to go!

This is because of your pledges and kind support! Thank you! Please remember you are not JUST supporting, you a buying in to an artist and his mission to change the world, and getting some great rewards as a benefit!

If we do not hit the $5,000 in 64 hours all of this is for not, because non of this project will be funded. Do you want to see a grown man cry? Don't answer that! Ok, another thought...

A Little Press!

I have some great news! My high school friend Hannah is a non-profit PR writer. She got a press release out all over the place. See the screen shot below and the link here. If you can get this out to your people, maybe your people would like to get on this train as well! No harm, no foul, and you get to help out a creative project. You know debut only happens once!

At the bottom of this page is the press release if you want to copy and paste it, or share it.

So even though I am NOT a mathematician, it looks like we will need around 75 more backers in this next 64 hours to hit this goal! I apparently have told too many people too many times (glares, icy stares, cold shoulder, direct to vm, out of the office, etc.), ok hopefully not true...  BUT I do need more people letting other people know. I probably already said that.

Well how about another reward?

This is the shirt group package. People are loving this shirt... and I am so glad. So how about a family or group pack of 4 or 5 t-shirts! I am still trying to decide on colors. Leave a comment on one of the right blue tabs above if you want to weigh in on shirt colors. I have to keep it to a minimum because dealing with all sizes. Oh, and if any of you who have a pledged for a t-shirt already, know your size, please let me know. It will help with my order I am placing tomorrow. WHAT! Yes, I am placing the order tomorrow. I have to get these ordered and so I am taking the plunge and praying that this project gets funded, and also my buddy's Eric and Kallie and the people at Grandstand have agreed to help out!  So back to the Family/Group pack idea.
Lets say, 4 t-shirts for $92, or 5 t-shirts for $110. Any of the chosen standard sizes/colors. Of course if you need more, we can make a deal. So onto the colors.
I am thinking about a somewhat bright Yellow similar to the below color, but looks a little lighter. Below are my other color choices, orange, green and yellow. Unless people are really interested I will leave off white. Thoughts? Leave a comment.

                   Bear Heart Ringspun T-Shirt Concept on ManDARIN Orange 
           

           Green Apple                                

           Spring Yellow


                 White

Highlight of Reward

So another reward that has not been taken advantage of is the meal with artist. This is a limited reward. There is one in Lawrence, KS and the other in NY. If you go for this one, I will also include your name as a sponsor on the gallery glass.
$350 - MEAL WITH ARTIST AND HIS WIFE IN LAWRENCE, KS (DINNER FOR 2 + US) AND EXHIBITION CATALOG - We will all get a great dinner and good company and you feed a couple of starving artists. Plus the EXHIBITION CATALOG, YOUR NAME on the WEBSITE and IN THE CATALOG, PERSONAL GREETING CARD, POSTCARD, and SEED PACKET. If you have additional parties that want to come for the meal add $50 for each. (Travel not provide). New York version of this reward is $450 and also a limited number.

Darin and Shannon White at Art Basel Miami Beach 2011 Photo: Don Lisy

Again, you can let me know if there are any other rewards you would like to see, or lets make up your own.

Goodnight, talk to you tomorrow.

Darin
http://darinwhite.com

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Press Release:

Lawrence, Kansas Artist Needs Support to “Overflow” to Make New York Debut a Reality

A Lawrence, Kansas-based artist has three days left to reach a funding goal necessary make his New York debut a reality. Darin White – artist, arts advocate and exhibition curator – has been using Kickstarter.com to raise the $5,000 necessary to finance his solo exhibition later this month in Brooklyn.

Part of the large conceptual-based installation and object artwork exhibition will be a miniature barn literally “overflowing” with corn seeds. (White is working with local farmers to make sure the seeds are used after the exhibition.)

Quote start“Seeds are important and are traded as a commodity. Cycles of life happen whether we understand the process or choose to bury our head. Our land resources and life are laid out in front of us, one moment at a time.”Quote end

(PRWEB) April 04, 2012

A Lawrence, Kansas-based artist has three days left to reach a funding goal necessary make his New York debut a reality. Darin White – artist, arts advocate and exhibition curator – has been using Kickstarter.com to raise the $5,000 necessary to finance his solo exhibition at an alternative gallery space in Brooklyn this month. As of April 4, the project was 48 percent funded. Adding to the pressure is the fact that for a Kickstarter project to receive any funding, it must be 100 percent funded. The deadline is 5 p.m. CST Saturday, April 7.

“With a lack of funding from the State of Kansas for the arts, I have to look for alternative ways to fund this project,” says White.

White’s conceptual art exhibition “Overflow” aims to challenge the viewer about the life they are living and asks the provocative question: “What will we do with what we are given?”

Part of the large conceptual-based installation and object artwork exhibition will be a miniature barn literally “overflowing” with corn seeds. (White is working with local farmers to make sure the seeds are used after the exhibition.)

“I want to conjure thoughts of farmland, barns and brimming silos,” says White. “Seeds are important and are traded as a commodity. Cycles of life happen whether we understand the process or choose to bury our head. Our land resources and life are laid out in front of us, one moment at a time.”

White admits that he, like most people, doesn’t fully understand the farming process and desires to know more about the food that makes it to his family’s table.

“I want people to start really thinking about where their food comes from,” says White, adding that the exhibition is more than just about food. “It’s about our use of all of our land and all of our resources. We can either choose to do something with it and with our lives or we can be blind to it and pay attention to things that don’t matter.”

Anyone can help fund “Overflow” on Kickstarter.com, whether they are able to give one dollar or fund the entire exhibition. Those who give $10 or more will receive a digital catalog of the exhibition; $15 donors receive a seed packet from the exhibition; $25 donors receive a t-shirt; higher level donors will receive signed artwork and other exhibit-related pieces. For more information about the exhibition and a link to make a contribution via Kickstarter, go to http://www.DarinWhite.com.

The opening reception for “Overflow” will be 6-9 p.m. Friday, April 13 at the Soapbox Gallery, 636 Dean Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. The show runs through April 26.
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Mar 13, 2012 - Apr 7, 2012 (25 days)

  • Pledge $1 or more

    10 backers

    OUTREACH PARTNER - Become an outreach partner and spread the word about this project and receive YOUR NAME ON THE WEBSITE with my heartfelt thanks for your support and encouragement! You will also receive exclusive PROJECT UPDATES before anyone else and insider info! I NEED YOUR HELP TO LET PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT THIS PROJECT! Every bit helps! If you want to help even more please look below for other opportunities.

    Estimated delivery: Apr 2012
  • Pledge $10 or more

    18 backers

    DIGITAL EXHIBITION CATALOG - We will provide a PDF of the EXHIBITION CATALOG for this debut solo exhibition. It is a great way to help with costs, but we don't have to ship you anything, it comes right to your email! Brilliant! Plus YOUR NAME ON THE WEBSITE. Of course you could look below at what all you would be missing if you stopped here!

    Estimated delivery: Jul 2012
  • Pledge $15 or more

    9 backers

    SEED PACKET FROM EXHIBITION, PERSONAL THANK YOU NOTE ON POSTCARD FROM EXHIBITION - One of the main works for this exhibition is a site specific installation artwork entitled "Overflow" which is a barn concept full and bursting and spilling out with corn seeds. Viewers at the exhibition in NY will be offered a Seed Packet with a few corn seeds. (Read more/details at right). For supporting at this level I will send you the SEED PACKET with a few seeds and an EXHIBITION POSTCARD with a PERSONAL NOTE OF THANKS for your support & NAME ON SITE. You can pretend you were at the exhibition (even if you weren't)! If you want a T-Shirt, look below!

    Estimated delivery: May 2012
  • Pledge $25 or more

    39 backers

    BEAR HEART RINGSPUN T-SHIRT, PERSONAL THANK YOU NOTE GREETING CARD, EXHIBITION POSTCARD & SEED PACKET - Who doesn't need a hip, funky, creative T-Shirt? Your choice of soft ringspun cotton in small, medium, large or extra large (XXL + $1) version of the "Bear Heart" image (See the About This Project for images). The shirt will make for some fun conversations with attentive people, and you can tell them how much you love art! I have also made a beautiful EXHIBITION GREETING CARD with "BEAR HEART" (a mock up and more description is viewable on the left). Plus, I will write a PERSONAL NOTE of thanks to you on the the EXHIBITION GREETING CARD, POSTCARD, and SEED PACKET and NAME ON SITE. Looking for more? The Exhibition Catalog is next!

    Estimated delivery: May 2012
  • Pledge $35 or more

    5 backers

    EXHIBITION CATALOG - The Exhibition Catalog will be a BEAUTIFUL and WELL CRAFTED paper back. It will have PROFESSIONAL RENDERINGS of the work as well as the actual IMAGES from the show. (See a mock up version under the Rewards under the description area on left.) The catalog will include BACKGROUND INFORMATION on my process, the madness that it requires to be an artist. Plus a personal note EXHIBITION GREETING CARD, the EXHIBIT POSTCARD SEED PACKET & NAME ON SITE. The show ain't over so if you like, keep reading.

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
  • Pledge $65 or more

    5 backers Limited (20 of 25 left)

    LIMITED ADDITION SIGNED EXHIBITION POSTER AND EXHIBITION CATALOG - Things are getting more interesting! How about a 12" x 18" LIMITED EDITION EXHIBITION POSTER to remember your support and this momentous occasion? It will be an image of “OVERFLOW” with details on the Exhibition. Also included is the fabulous EXHIBITION CATALOG. Sure, we will include the PERSONAL NOTE GREETING CARD, POSTCARD, SEED PACKET & NAME ON SITE. Need more? Go on, take a look!

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
  • Pledge $85 or more

    1 backer Limited (14 of 15 left)

    SURPRISE QUICK SKETCH AND EXHIBITION CATALOG- For you gamblers and lovers of the thrill! A DRAWING that I make up on the spot. It will look like one of my sketch book drawings, could be pen or pencil depending on my mood. Or, I may pull out a work (print or drawing) FROM MY FLAT FILES! Also you get the EXHIBITION CATALOG, PERSONAL THANKS GREETING CARD, POSTCARD, SEED PACKET & NAME ON SITE. Is there something else below that you can't live without supporting?

    Estimated delivery: May 2012
  • Pledge $100 or more

    6 backers

    SIGNED 8.5" x 11" PRINT AND EXHIBITION CATALOG - EXHIBITION CATALOG and YOUR CHOICE of ONE of FOUR ARTWORKS on nice BFK or Reeves paper. Choices are: "OVERFLOW", "BEAR HEART", "APPROPRIATE ATTIRE: EARTH AND BURLAP" or "APPROPRIATE ATTIRE: BURLAP AND ASHES". (See to the left under Rewards for images). Of course you also get the HANDWRITTEN GREETING CARD, POSTCARD, SEED PACKET & NAME ON SITE. This is a lot of art for the money! Want to get even more? See below.

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
  • Pledge $125 or more

    4 backers

    SPALTED MAPLE WEARABLE SCULPTURE - If you are unsure what spalted maple is see the image and description area to the left. After sculpting, it is connected to a silver chain or a leather necklace adding the "wearable" part to "sculpture". So, you get the SPALTED MAPLE WEARABLE SCULPTURE, plus a NOTE OF THANKS ON GREETING CARD, POSTCARD, SEED PACKET & NAME ON SITE. Whew, I am worn out. Do you want to look at more?

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
  • Pledge $150 or more

    2 backers

    SIGNED 12" x 18" PRINT AND EXHIBITION CATALOG - EXHIBITION CATALOG and YOUR CHOICE of ONE of FOUR ARTWORKS on nice BFK or Reeves paper. Choices are: "OVERFLOW", "BEAR HEART", "APPROPRIATE ATTIRE: EARTH AND BURLAP" or "APPROPRIATE ATTIRE: BURLAP AND ASHES". (See to the left under Rewards for images). Plus HANDWRITTEN GREETING CARD, POSTCARD, SEED PACKET & NAME ON SITE. If you think you can handle it, keep reading...

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
  • Pledge $200 or more

    2 backers

    SIGNED 20" x 24" PRINT AND EXHIBITION CATALOG - EXHIBITION CATALOG and YOUR CHOICE of ONE of FOUR ARTWORKS on nice BFK or Reeves paper. Choices are: "OVERFLOW", "BEAR HEART", "APPROPRIATE ATTIRE: EARTH AND BURLAP" or "APPROPRIATE ATTIRE: BURLAP AND ASHES". (See to the left under Rewards for images). Plus HANDWRITTEN GREETING CARD, POSTCARD, SEED PACKET & NAME ON SITE.

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
  • Pledge $250 or more

    0 backers Limited (5 of 5 left)

    CONVERSATION WITH THE ARTIST AND EXHIBITION CATALOG AND 12" x 18" PRINT- I will GIVE YOU A CALL for a reasonable time, AND YOU CAN ASK QUESTIONS. Plus print of 4 Choices (details to left), the EXHIBITION CATALOG, HANDWRITTEN GREETING CARD, POSTCARD, SEED PACKET & NAME ON SITE. Keep on keeping on.

    Estimated delivery: May 2012
  • Pledge $300 or more

    0 backers Limited (2 of 2 left)

    YOUR CHOICE OF ONE ORIGINAL TRANSFER PRINT ON COPPER PLATE, CUSTOM FRAMED IN SOLID MAPLE BY ARTIST WHICH WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE SOLO EXHIBITION AND EXHIBITION CATALOG - PRE-PURCHASE one of the WORKS from this solo exhibition! Your choice of ONE of ONLY TWO WORKS AVAILABLE! "APPROPRIATE ATTIRE: EARTH AND BURLAP" or "APPROPRIATE ATTIRE: BURLAP AND ASHES". (See image of both to the left). It is a fraternal twin, sponsor both for $300 each and you have the pair! Also included is the EXHIBITION CATALOG, an IMAGE OF THIS WORK in the Exhibition Catalog, YOUR NAME ON WEBSITE and in the CATALOG, a HANDWRITTEN NOTE GREETING CARD with MY THANKS, the POSTCARD, & SEED PACKET. Hungry for more?

    Estimated delivery: May 2012
  • Pledge $350 or more

    0 backers Limited (5 of 5 left)

    MEAL WITH ARTIST AND HIS WIFE IN LAWRENCE, KS (DINNER FOR 2 + US) AND EXHIBITION CATALOG - We will all get a great dinner and good company and you feed a couple of starving artists. Plus the EXHIBITION CATALOG, YOUR NAME on the WEBSITE and IN THE CATALOG, PERSONAL GREETING CARD, POSTCARD, and SEED PACKET. If you have additional parties that want to come for the meal add $50 for each. (Travel not provide). NY meal is below farther.

    Estimated delivery: May 2012
  • Pledge $400 or more

    0 backers Limited (5 of 5 left)

    SIGNED AND NUMBERED 1/1 SPALTED MAPLE SCULPTURE AND NAME AND WORK IN EXHIBITION CATALOG AND INCLUDES AN EXHIBITION CATALOG - I will sculpt a good sized chunk of this spalted maple into a simple form w/ exotic wood base & steel support. The sculpture can be removed from base mount. Each is original! One of the SCULPTURES in the Exhibition Catalog, YOUR NAME IN CATALOG & on WEBSITE. Also of course, I will include the EXHIBITION CATALOG, send a BEAUTIFUL EXHIBITION GREETING CARD with MY SINCERE THANKS, POSTCARD & SEED PACKET. This is a LIMITED REWARD, don't let it get away! (See example the example sculpture in Rewards section of About This Project).

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
  • Pledge $450 or more

    0 backers Limited (3 of 3 left)

    MEAL WITH ARTIST (AND HOPEFULLY HIS WIFE) IN NY, NY (DINNER FOR 2 + US) AND EXHIBITION CATALOG - During the exhibition, I would love to sit down and have dinner with you and a friend/ significant other. This will give us some time to shoot the breeze, hang out and talk about art and life. My wife may be able to come depending on the funds raised. (NOTE: The meal will be in April some time, but the catalog is estimated to deliver in September). Plus the EXHIBITION CATALOG, YOUR NAME on the WEBSITE and IN THE CATALOG, PERSONAL GREETING CARD, POSTCARD, and SEED PACKET. If you have additional parties that want to come for the meal add $75 for each. (Travel not provide). Want your name on the gallery window? See below...

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
  • Pledge $500 or more

    0 backers Limited (3 of 3 left)

    BECOME A LISTED INDIVIDUAL SPONSOR A SIGNED, LIMITED EDITION, NUMBERED 12" x 18" PRINT PLUS AN EXHIBITION CATALOG - I am glad to include your name (Limited in length) to the Brooklyn, NY gallery's front window which is displaying the title of the exhibition.12" x 18" PRINT on BFK or Arches paper with ARTWORK OF YOUR CHOICE of the four images (shown in the Exhibition Prints Listing to the left). We will include an EXHIBITION CATALOG, YOUR NAME on the WEBSITE and IN THE CATALOG, PERSONAL GREETING CARD, POSTCARD, and SEED PACKET. (NOTE: The Sponsorship will be placed in April, but the catalog is estimated in September). Are you a business, or want your name higher on the window? Larger print? Look further!

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
  • Pledge $750 or more

    0 backers Limited (3 of 3 left)

    BECOME A LISTED BUSINESS OR INDIVIDUAL SPONSOR, SIGNED 20" x 24" PRINT AND EXHIBITION CATALOG - The more you are able to sponsor, the higher up on the listing you will be located. Looking forward to PLACING YOUR COMPANY's OR YOUR NAME (Limited in length) on the Brooklyn, NY GALLERY's FRONT WINDOW which is displaying the title of the exhibition. Your company (or name) is ALSO LISTED on WEBSITE as a SPONSOR, and in the EXHIBITION CATALOG. Award includes 20" x 24" PRINT on BFK or Arches paper with ARTWORK OF YOUR CHOICE of the four images (shown in the Exhibition Prints Listing to the left). Plus, PERSONAL NOTE on GREETING CARD, POSTCARD, & SEED PACKET. (NOTE: The Sponsorship will be placed in April, but the catalog is estimated in September). Please add $35 to the reward for each additional catalog required.

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
  • Pledge $1,250 or more

    0 backers Limited (3 of 3 left)

    BECOME A LISTED BUSINESS OR INDIVIDUAL SPONSOR AN EXHIBITION CATALOG PLUS A ORIGINAL ARTWORK PRODUCED FOR YOUR BUSINESS/HOME - Show how much your business loves art! We will LIST YOUR COMPANY's or YOUR NAME (Limited in length) on the Brooklyn, NY GALLERY's FRONT WINDOW, which is displaying the title of the exhibition. Your company will also be LISTED in CATALOG & WEBPAGE as as a MAJOR SPONSOR. (NOTE: The Sponsorship will be placed in April, but the catalog is estimated in September). I will produce an ORIGINAL WORK OF ART for you (a small sculpture or framed monoprint). Plus you get the EXHIBITION CATALOG, a PERSONAL NOTE of thanks on the GREETING CARD, the POSTCARD & SEED PACKET.

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
  • Pledge $2,500 or more

    0 backers Limited (1 of 1 left)

    ARTIST TALK/ DISCUSSION AT YOUR SCHOOL, BUSINESS, ORGANIZATION ETC AND EXHIBITION CATALOG - I will travel to your location (within the continental US - International travel additional) and set up an artist talk/ discussion. We will have to agree on dates and details. My wife and I have spoken all over the country about art, life and more. I usually prefer interactive discussions, as they are more interesting for everyone involved, but hey it is your reward! If you would like to have my wife Shannon (an amazing artist and arts advocate) come please add $1,500 to the pledge amount. References and C/V available. I will include the EXHIBITION CATALOG, a PERSONAL NOTE of thanks on the GREETING CARD, the POSTCARD, & SEED PACKET. (NOTE: catalog is not estimated till September).

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
  • Pledge $5,500 or more

    0 backers Limited (1 of 1 left)

    BECOME A LISTED BUSINESS OR INDIVIDUAL SPONSOR AND YOU AQUIRE THE "OVERFLOW" SCULPTURE (Included in this exhibition) Reclaimed and fabricated pallets, corn seed 2012 - Own part of this debut solo exhibition and the NAMESAKE of the title of the show! (See images under EXHIBITION PRINTS on the left of this page.) Once the work is finished being on exhibit April 26th, the work will be available to pick up or have shipped to you. Shipping cost will depend on location and will need to be added to the reward amount unless handled by buyer. If you need a shipping estimate, contact me. Looking forward to PLACING YOUR COMPANY's OR YOUR NAME (Limited in length) on the Brooklyn, NY GALLERY's FRONT WINDOW which is displaying the title of the exhibition. Also you will BE LISTED AS MAJOR SPONSOR on WEBSITE, and in the EXHIBITION CATALOG. You also get an EXHIBITION CATALOG, A very long THANK YOU CARD with my PERSONAL THANKS on the EXHIBITION GREETING CARD, POSTCARD & SEED PACKET. (NOTE: catalog is not estimated till September).

    Estimated delivery: Apr 2012
  • Pledge $6,500 or more

    0 backers Limited (1 of 1 left)

    BECOME A LISTED BUSINESS OR INDIVIDUAL SPONSOR AND YOU AQUIRE THE "BEAR HEART" SCULPTURE (Included in this exhibition, see images under EXHIBITION PRINTS on the left of this page.) - This is a major work included in this exhibition. This was just produced and it is the first time it has ever been shown! A GREAT OPPORTUNITY to help with this DEBUT SOLO EXHIBITION. Once the work is finished being on exhibit April 26th, the work will be available to pick up or have shipped to you. We can work out logistics. Shipping will depend on location and will need to be added to the reward amount unless handled by buyer. If you need a shipping estimate, let me know. Looking forward to PLACING YOUR COMPANY's OR YOUR NAME (Limited in length) on the Brooklyn, NY GALLERY's FRONT WINDOW which is displaying the title of the exhibition. Also you will BE LISTED AS MAJOR SPONSOR on WEBSITE, and in the EXHIBITION CATALOG. You also get an EXHIBITION CATALOG, A very long THANK YOU CARD with my PERSONAL THANKS (nice long thanks!) on the EXHIBITION GREETING CARD, POSTCARD & SEED PACKET. (NOTE: catalog is not estimated till September).

    Estimated delivery: Apr 2012