[ilssa] Re: hi everyone! my book and paper arts research roadtrip is about to begin
- From: Laurie Corral <laurie@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: ilssa@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sun, 26 Jun 2011 12:22:58 -0400
Hi April.
yes, I'm interested in talking with you and giving you a tour of BookWorks,
please contact me about dates so I can be sure I'll be in town, thanks, Laurie
Laurie Corral
Asheville BookWorks
428 1/2 Haywood Road
Asheville, NC 28806
828-255-8444
ashevilleBookworks.com
laurie@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
On Jun 21, 2011, at 1:23 PM, april llewellyn wrote:
> As a reminder, I'm soon undertaking a five-week roadtrip to visit arts
> centers (mainly book and paper) in the midwest, east coast, and part of the
> south. I'll be talking to people about these places and their thoughts on
> the intersections of art/craft/making, gifting, and community building. In
> return for the generous assistance needed for this project, I'll be making
> gifts for everyone who participates. This trip, and the subsequent gifting,
> is the beginning of my thesis research for my MFA in Interdisciplinary Book
> and Paper Arts at Columbia College Chicago.
>
> My partner Matt is coming along for the ride, and I'm trying to finalize our
> travel plans now. We leave June 29th and will be gone through August 1st
> (roughly). You can see the entire list of cities as it's updated through
> www.aprilhl.net/roadtrip.
>
> I'm in the midst of recontacting anyone who offered us a tour or hosting to
> try to finalize our travel plans. (and boy, are there a BUNCH of you in the
> Northeast!)
> if I have not contacted you yet one way or the other, I will soon be doing so
> -- I wanted to firm up the first part of the trip before moving on to other
> places we are visiting.
> I'm erring a bit on the side of overplanning, so if for some reason we can't
> take you up on your earlier offer, we understand (though, if we can see you,
> we'd still love to!)
>
> I did want to give an update though, on funding -- Kickstarter doesn't accept
> travel proposals, and as such, I'm starting with my own donations/rewards
> through Paypal. Every donation helps -- at this point, I'm estimating costs
> to run over $1750, and when you're a grad student, every little bit helps!
> I'm accepting donations of any amount, but I have gifts&rewards from $5 and
> up! You can donate directly through this link, or see more about the
> gifts&rewards on my main project site at www.aprilhl.net/roadtrip .
>
> I'm leaving in a week, so all donations before the start of the trip (so I
> can gauge interest) would be the most helpful, but you are certainly welcome
> to donate through the end of the trip! However, if you want a postcard from
> a specific city, I need your info ASAP!
> I'm starting to letterpress commemorative postcards today, which will be sent
> out on the trip, and then all other gifts&rewards will be sent after we get
> back on August 1st.
>
> Otherwise, I don't want to super spam the group, but you'll be able to read
> all the updates to the trip on my website, www.aprilhl.net, and I also made a
> small facebook page that will also be getting updates, if that is your
> preferred way of contact (it is easier for some things!)
>
>
> thank you all so much for your generous suggestions and advice. this trip
> wouldn't be possible without the support of people like you!
>
> all the best,
>
> ~april hannah llewellyn (aprilhl)
>
> www.aprilhl.net | 256-777-3912
> www.aprilhl.net/roadtrip
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