Printing my way to the Holy Land

It is official! I'm going to Palestine and Israel.

And I desperately need help to raise funds to pay for this trip

I was invited to be part of The Hope Equals Artist Residency Trip; during which, I will be traveling with other North American artists from different areas and backgrounds. Our group will learn about the conflict by visiting Jewish, Muslim and Christian sites, as well as through collaboration with artists from Israel and the West Bank. Visit www.hopeequals.org for more info.
Art can be a very efficient tool to convey a message. The purpose of this program is to plant the seed that will grow within our art and have the power to inspire other people in our communities.
I am expecting this trip to be a deeply insightful experience that no matter what,  will for ever influence my art and my outlook on life. (I'll be blogging as often as possible)

This program is not free, and I am humbly asking for donations to help me raise funds. In return I promise I'll make the process as inspiring, fun,interesting and easy as possible to encourage your support.


So, here are the many ways you can help:

(For hefty donations, contact me and I'll get you a tax deductible receipt)

EVENT:

On June 29th I am:

1) Selling a "special occasion" limited edition print. 50 prints @ $35 will buy me a plane ticket.

2) Auctioning a super limited edition print, only 3 prints ever.

3) Hosting a fun party with delicious food, beautiful like-minded people, and awesome music by Drew Nelson followed by Cabildo.
This program is not free, and I am humbly asking for donations to help me raise funds. In return I promise I'll make the process as inspiring, fun,interesting and easy as possible to encourage your support.

Here are the details for those who actually read details:

2- Limited edition print.
I am carving a special occasion pre-trip linoleum and will print 50 copies. I figure if 50 people buy a print I can pay for my plane ticket.
Upon my return I will create a Post-trip print (Part #2); buying a pre-trip print will entitle you to a $10 discount on the Post-trip print.


1- Super Limited edition print. I am creating a 2 part print; pre and post trip. Part #1 is limited edition of 3 prints only. One of them will be auctioned at the party, one on Ebay, and the third one will be for sale. Part #2 is an edition of 50 and will be completed upon my return (if I don't return, then you would own my very last piece ever, a win win situation).

3- Music Event
If you don't want any prints but still wish to show your support, then come to the post-sale event and enjoy the thoughtful songs of Drew Nelson followed by the very danceable music of Cabildo.
8:30-9:30 Drew Nelson $15
10:30-11:30 Cabildo $15
or $25 for both.

If it is still impossible to make it to any of the above, but kindly want to donate use the donation button.

To buy prints online: http://www.etsy.com/shop/redhydrant