The project is framed around the design relationship between fashion and language through the creation and exchange between participants of artifacts such as flags or patches. Through a workshop series, the artist will work with middle school and college students as well as senior citizens, to create and exchange these artifacts. The project will culminate in a public demonstration held in a highly visible venue (such as a park) during which participants will present their messages to the public by wearing, holding or sharing what they created. The goal of the project is to help people address and overcome the challenge of being heard––and to explore how fashion and language in collectives can be performative tools of public engagement.

The funds will be used for prize money and to publicize the event. We wish to bring in even more participants from even more schools than last year!

The monies will afford us the opportunity to make large prints, miscellaneous costs for installation and any costs for transportation. As we are based in San Diego, it would be great to travel to Los Angeles and exhibit our show within an LA gallery. As a small-press publication, with an even smaller budget, we would be honored with the opportunity to provide individuals a unique experience as printed word and image become tangible within a provided space. Our exhibition will be multifaceted. We will observe the intersections between literature and art, oscillating between the transference of dimensions, providing a fully immersive experience. The exhibit will be concise, intentional and hopefully thought provoking; space will be felt.

We will use the funds to buy kites in bulk, as well as art supplies for screen-printing and to decorate a temporary booth from which to hand out kites during the Field Day Closing Gala of the Tom Tom Founders Day Festival, a celebration of music + arts + innovation in Charlottesville. On the previous weekend, we'll make make the kites at public workshops led in community spaces downtown. During the workshops, we will facilitate a dialogue about our creative process, engaging the public. This project will happen at the intersection of art, design, and performance with the city as its canvas. Victoria + Patrick have collaborated on many free art workshops in the past. They're friends who believe in the power of art to build community.

We are located in the East Village Arts District in downtown Long Beach, California and have approximately 14 trees on our block including 3 large palms that will require a lot of "yarn-bombing" to cover. By "yarn-bombing" the trees, it will help further create a warm & fun street art scene in our community. The project will also help bring generations together (especially grandmothers who can teach knitting and create granny squares). The majority of the funds would be used to purchase various types/colors of yarn and string for the volunteers to create their art pieces prior to the day of installation. The balance (approx. $50) would be used to purchase water & snacks for the volunteers on the day of installation.

With the funds we would be able to keep the art program sustainable. The funds for the program are through fundraisers and donations but the money is used quickly to purchase art supplies. With the money, we can stock up on art supplies and not have to worry about if we will be able to continue the program and for the volunteers to not pay out of their pockets. This past month we held a student art show at the neighborhood house. The money could also be used to continue these art shows and used towards promotional materials for the community to come to Over the Rhine. Cincinnati has a lot of history and art culture and the money can be used to take the students of campus and to learn and create art out in the community.

The goal of the project is to fill the world with positive affirmations through beautiful non-commercial design to make people feel good and to help them manifest positive life changes. In a world where we are constantly bombarded with advertisements of the media, sometimes against our will, it is nice to come across a design that isn’t trying to sell us anything. Something that serves as a balm to our spirit and that speaks to us on a non-consumer level. We would use the $500 to cover printing and material costs so that we can print many of the positive affirmation posters and pass it out during events such as the monthly art walk in Wynwood Miami. This way we can get more people in our community involved in the project.

Each artist will choose a rectangle of 1/4-inch cement board to work on. They will compose and then secure their tiles to the cement boards. We will work within a color palette: tans and browns to represent the range of skin colors in our Latino, white and African-American neighborhood, with red, yellow and aqua blue shades as the accents. We will use the money to buy cement boards and adhesive, mosaic tiles and ceramic pieces.

All funding will help cover expenses, including: 1. Material Costs for 12"x12" wood canvas construction (1/8" plywood, 1/2"x2 1/2" pine furring strip, wire brads). 2. Promotional Costs (Printing, Advertising). 3. Opening Reception Costs (Refreshments, Entertainment). 4. Installation Costs. Rule 1: The piece must be created in 24 hours. Rule 2: All pieces must be on the 12 in. x 12in. wood canvases provided by the gallery. Rule 3: Pieces cannot exceed the perimeter of the wood canvas. Rule 4: Pieces must be dry and ready to hang.

The sign would draw positive attention to our efforts to draw in youth to participate in our programs such as barn dances, ice skating, volleyball, etc. Funds would be used to purchase the paint and the other supplies and equipment to make the art work a reality. The Barn is adjacent to our Community Garden and the Historic Salem Courthouse. Walking paths, benches and a bicycle rack have already been purchased through a grant from Glens Falls Hospital. We presently run a FREE 6 week summer program for childre

Drew Cameron makes paper with communities of US Veterans and non-military personnel. Join him for a day long workshop at the Craft and Folk Art Museum. Funds would reimburse supplies and travel for Drew to drive down from the Bay area. Everyone is invited.

Project Survive seeks to reveal the triumphant side of young Pediatric Cancer patients and survivors using photography as a medium. The aim of Project Survive is to photograph young Cancers survivors in portrait form, revealing their scars from past operations, in an artistic attempt to display their strength, courage and beauty. It is often assumed that Cancer alters one’s life for good, in a negative way. Project Survive will disprove this theory. All funds for this project will be used to print, frame, mat and house the photos in an exhibition space. Funds will also be used to create a website devoted exclusively to Project Survive, to advertise the project, and to recruit more incredible young Survivors.

We will use the funds to cover supply expenses such as drawing pencils and markers, Illustration board, drawing paper, glossy photo paper, printing ink, and mat board. Our plan is to have a group of our Cypher youth lead the community participants over an 8-week period from the initial sketch of each orphan through development of a super-hero character. We would like to host the program at an area cafe and provide beverages and finger-foods to those who participate, which we will receive at a discounted rate because the cafe owner is a parent of one of our Cypher youth. Not only is this program an amazing experience that connects strangers who are worlds apart, but it also brings members of our community together through art.

Purchase 4 refurbished poloraid cameras with 2 rolls of film each (color/black & white). Give cameras to 2 young girls+ boys, their mission is to go out and shoot anything that they love+inspires them. After, throw an art gallery for the 4 kids and also give them an opportunity to explain pics. I am an artist at "Jackpot Art Gallery", I 'm able to get the space for this special occasion. I have 3 adults that will be there for transportation purposes for each young person if needed. They will have a total of 2 weeks to use their film, thats 1 week a roll (12 shots each roll) show is 3rd week To get more involved I have 3 websites that will follow this project. I will also film opening night as well as interview each young artist.

Kabul Camera Club will set up a website soliciting donations of used, but working cameras to be given to schools in Kabul. We'll spread the word and solicit camera donations through social media and some strategic PR. But no money will be spent on getting the word out, that's where we'll need your help! The first set of cameras will be sent to the Zabuli Girls School in Deh’Subz, Afghanistan. The school has been in operation since 2008, and recently installed a computer lab with two computers and printers. This will be a learning opportunity for both the teachers and students. The initial $500 will pay for shipping fees to transport the cameras from the US to Afghanistan and some ink/paper to print students' photographs.

For over 30 years, School 33 Art Center has been the bridge between contemporary artists and the viewing public. Our community open house, on July 7th, 2012 (3-6pm), will highlight the center's gallery and studio spaces. Visitors will explore the building, meet local artists, listen to live music and create original artwork. Our goal is to remain an engaging and relevant community art center, by showcasing and sustaining emerging and established artists, and offering art classes for children, teens and adults. The funds will be used to defray the costs of the event, including artist fees, materials and refreshments. School 33 is an excellent arts resource, we want to continue to involve our surrounding community, Baltimore city and beyond!

We have a vision for Girls Guild. In our workshops, participating artists will lead a group of teenage girls in producing a run of designed work. While teaching the tools and techniques of their trade—whether wood- or metalworking, jewelry-making, leather or textile art, or more conceptual fine arts—they'll pass on their unique approach and critical theory to young makers, helping them build skills, confidence, and social connections with other girls. To make our vision real, first we need to pilot it. We plan to run our first workshop in April, and it'll take a lot of logistics. The funds from this challenge can help us get started by purchasing safety equipment and materials, so we can get girls started on making.

As writers and artists, we have an obligation to share our gifts and enrich the lives of others. I started this organization a year ago and fund it 100% myself. I would like to expand this into the local VA Hospital for returning soldiers. I want them to have a place where their words matter & are shared. I would use any funds for printing and mailing copies globally. “words are not so important as to be vaulted away, nor are they worthless enough to throw away, so we give them away”

Funds will be used to bring art everyday between June 13-16 borough-wide in Queens. Each day will present a public art commission that address a national policy issues like healthcare, housing and the economy which will engage artists to re-envision solutions to issues that impact the general public. The QAX festival highlights the emerging arts scene, the cultural diversity and the importance of art in our local community. For more info visit www.queensartexpress.com or www.queenscouncilarts.org

I would use the money to fund my time to research and put together a presentation, which will be presented at schools and community group meetings. The aim of the presentations is to attract interested people. Working together, we could actually create some demonstration pocket parks, and seek funding for further projects. Research will include: organizing information on practical and legal aspects; gathering visual materials and compiling them in a concise and engaging form; identifying target audience and arranging presentations. Implementation funded by this money: preparing and holding some presentations, and possibly creating 1 demonstration pocket park.