Friends of Ndunga
09/03/2009
Ruth Messinger, President of the American Jewish World
Service, has officially endorsed the Ndunga Project!
"I wish to endorse the
Ndunga, a unique public art project committed to ending the intense
problem of discrimination and violence against women around the world
and the horrific use of rape as a weapon of war. The Ndunga seeks
to address these problems using art and promoting community awareness.
It encourages each person to take individual steps to heal themselves
and to help heal the world."
--Ruth Messinger, President American Jewish World Service
There are many ways in which you can become a friend and supporter of The Ndunga Project:
Make a tax deductible donation, contribute space, materials, creative services, and/or become an Intern.
We will be partnering with several Not-For-Profit online donation organizations and we will post their contact information here shortly. You will also be able to donate using PayPal. Please check back with us soon. In the interim, please feel free to contact us directly with your inquiries and support.
The Ndunga Public Art Project is made possible in part with public funds from the Fund for Creative Communities, supported by the New York State Council on the Arts and administered by the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council.
Your support and tax-deductible donations are greatly appreciated. Please click on the donate button to make a secure transaction.
The Ndunga Project Needs
Site To Build the Work
Space to build a 12’ x 12’x 12’ structure and a door way to get it out of, preferably in Harlem.
Must have electricity & Heat
Covering For Completed Ndunga on Plaza
Glass and aluminum covering for Ndunga 12’ x 12’x 14’ high.
14 Sheets of plexiglass ¼” x 3’ x 8’
28 Sheets of laminated safety glass ¼” x 3’ x 8’
Trifab 400 Architectural Framing System w/ anodized silver finish
Hinges, hardware, and keys Interior Structure of Ndunga
10 ½” and ¾” Aluminum Tubing
5 ¼” Aluminum Rods
8 6” Wheels w/ locks
4 ¾” Sheets of Bamboo or regular Plywood
40 yards of Chicken wire
Screws, Plastic ties Exterior of Ndunga
600 Brazilian or extra large Banana leaves
2 Electronic candle trays Three Tier Stand
5 Sheets of Birch Plywood
Paint or Sealer for exterior
Carpenter glue, sandpaper, scews etc.,
Weathered old wood
Copper mask for Ndunga
Plexiglas slotted box, & stand for writing utensils/paper
Other Needs:
5 Drummers, 2 masqueraders
Ndunga Research Internship
We need a pleasant, respectful and thorough person(s) to assist us in the following:
1. Fact Checking for associations & companies specializing in social, human rights issues and various methods of healing. For example: the current person in charge, and contact information. A brief description of their company.
2. Foundations & companies interested in funding art projects, arts & educations programs and public art.
3. Companies that manufacture building materials.
4. International recipes for anything to do w/ bananas and their relatives.
5. Assist in organizing studio and assist in keeping track and managing visitors to studio. May assist in building structure for artwork.
6. Be computer savvy.
We can discuss compensation and hours.
Fiscal Sponsor:
Yaffa Cultural Arts -- 501 C3 for tax deductions
Or make a check out to:
Yaffa Cultural Arts, Inc.
Mail checks to:
352 Dean Street
Brooklyn NY 11217
Our Advisors
"YOU DON’T HAVE TO MEET" ADVISORY GROUP
Penny Willgerodt
Executive Director
Project Hill Foundation & Trustee, Weeksville Heritage Center
Ted Berger
Project Director
Urban Artist Initiative/NYC, Consultant/
Retired Director NYFA, Executive Director NYCreates
Voza Rivers
Senior Advisor
Chairman of Harlem Arts Alliance, New Heritage Theatre Group
Rev. Malika Lee Whitney
Artistic Director, Pickney Players
Claudia Bostick-Bailey
Artist and Creative Strategist
Linda H. Humes
Director and Founder, Yaffa Cultural Arts, Inc., Storyteller
Alexander Smalls
Author, Executive Chef & President, Opus 118
Grace Stanislaus
CEO, Romare Bearden Foundation
Marva C.Allen
Chief Operating Officer
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