Ok, so this is a bit out of the blue, but as i stumbled across this site, I was wondering any artists here interested in helping me with a bit of an art project I have planned.   I'm from a group called Defend Peaceful Protest and our website is here  - www.defendpeacefulprotest.org

Basically it involves creating a giant paper mache display item,  which would then be delivered a pre-agreed location (the recipient building/office would be informed in advance) or taken as part of a demonstration at some point in the next couple of months to protest against suppression of peaceful protest.

What are looking for:

- Someone with knowledge of making large (5 - 6 ft high) paper mache items who could offer advice on building and if possible some direct assistance.

- Someone who might be able to offer a bit of free warehouse space for a few days in London to allow us to construct this project.

We need to make sure it is big enough to be worth a photograph by press and sturdy enough to be transported.

I've started looking into the feasibility of doing this - I've got some transportation we can use and some volunteers who could commit some time to help.

Whats in it for you:
- Likely we would get some press coverage and certainly a lot of online coverage,  so happy to credit assisting artists.
- Will be significant online interest
- If its good enough we could look to exhibit it somewhere once its been used as part of the demonstration.

However...

- Money:  Provided costs don't escalate too far, i can fund the materials,  although this organisation is purely voluntary, it sprung up after the recent london G20 protestand we have no money from membership or other forms of donations I could offer to pay for peoples time,  it would be voluntary i'm afraid!

In terms of size, i'm open minded but as big as practically possible would be good!

Let me know if you can help. 

Thanks

Andy
no2policeviolence@googlemail.com

Last edited by AndyM (2009-05-04 19:52:27)