Urgent!! Artist Needed

[Tech007]

Hey,

I’m posting from Transitions, an alternative program for at-risk youth aged 13-17 dealing with difficulty in school at Riverside School Board (south Shore of Montreal). The purpose of the program is to reintegrate students into mainstream high school once they have had a chance to face and begin to overcome what is truly challenging them.



We have received a $1200 grant from the J.W. McConnell Family Foundation for an art project in April. Last year, we did a graffiti project that was a huge success with the students. This year, we’d hoped to do the same, but unfortunately the artists who enabled it last year are unavailable. The other difficulty is that we have to submit the names of the artists to the Foundation by this Friday. I realize this is super last-minute, but we are looking for an artist to help us out. They would basically be helping the kids do one large mural (design, sketching, putting it on the wall, etc). The $1200 would cover the payment of the artist, and we have already begun raising money for supplies. (So far, just over $200) The project would take place on Fridays in April, however we could definitely be flexible for times.



For a lot of our kids here, graffiti is a means to reach them; it is a huge part of their culture and their identity, and by having a chance to express themselves creatively, I at least hope to be able to find a common ground and begin exploring what change means to them. The title of the project is “Beyond Measure,” teaching kids how to open up, help others and reach their full potential.



Thanks for reading,



Katie
450-672-4010 ext. 6086

[bobo9827]

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[What Happened to the Letters?]

why would this be the cops? just dont mention what you actually write and dont admit to any pictures youve submitted on ehre and youcv got no issue, jsut go there and do some simples and show the kids how to hold a can of krylon and walk away a throusand dollars richer...everyone on here is way too obsessed with cops

[Jroc1993]

or u could be smart and call the number to find out more. common sense!

[noam12]

well how can they know if ur decent if u cant show any sketches, which can be related to illigal shit..

[G - Wahl]

i dont think cops are creative enough to come up with somthing like this
im calling legit

[bumsuckfun]

because most illegal writers who are good enough to paint legally, are smart enough to either have a legal-only name for such reasons, or go ahead and use their illegal name anyway, knowing that by simply writing a name (even if its the same style, and hell, even if you rep crews) that the cops can't charge you for anything, or even hold anything against you (you have to be caught doing something illegal for that, and this would not be painting anything illegal)... if your in an urban centre like montreal, i don't think you'd really have to worry about heat from doing something like this, even if you did chose to use your illegal name for a legal venture....

just my 2 cents, any real head would know whats up anyway...

[bosny]

i dont see why you even care, none of you are from montreal.
bumsuckfun is right, there are people in montreal who do legal AND illegal.

the shit you SHOULD be worried about is people saying things like
We want a graffiti-styled logo. send us a picture and well chose from the ones we have. the winners will receive (whatever).
THATT is a ripoff that noone ever said anything about because they just steal your shit and never talk to you again.

and just the fact that this was signed "katie" makes me believe it haha.

[STAR01]

What Happened to the Letters? is right even if this is a cops, which i really don't think you have absolutely no problem if you don't tell em what you usually write
i live on the other side of our planet but i will copy your message onto some friends if i find any who are willing to help i'll pm you

[NiL]

Why would cops be on forums like this shouldn't they be on ones that are like brake and enter, explosive shit like that I know theres forums out there like that but whats so bad about graffiti to have a bust on your house.. And that's been done before.

[Tech007]

Awesome.. I didn't expect such a response. I guess I am a bit of a cop in a way.. I'm trying to turn these kids around and I'll be the first to admit I'm probably not their favorite person when I instill discipline and detentions. But I also know that graffiti is a huge part of who they are and actually one of the kids recommended this site to help find an artist.
Anyhow, you can look at Riverside's website at www.rsb.qc.ca - "Transition Program" is under Educational Services, if you want more info on us here.

Please give me a call if you're interested - I guess I'd ask if you can send a sample of your work just to know that you're legit, but talk to me first if you have doubts.

Thanks guys,

Katie

[KingNothing]

why does "Katie" have a name like Tech007??

[Tech007]

It was the first thing that came to mind. I'm a behaviour technician! And was born on the 7th.

[bumsuckfun]

if you're not having much luck, try giving SubV ( http://www.subv.net ) a call at (514) 485-4489 and they might be able to hook you up with some very talented writers... could be a good place to get lined up with both talent and supplies...

[Tech007]

Thanks a lot - I got in touch with a friend of mine who helps organize Under Pressure, he's going to be helping us out. I appreciate all the comments!

[Nosypainter]

Originally posted by Tech007@Feb 20 2007, 03:10 PM
Hey,

I’m posting from Transitions, an alternative program for at-risk youth aged 13-17 dealing with difficulty in school at Riverside School Board (south Shore of Montreal). The purpose of the program is to reintegrate students into mainstream high school once they have had a chance to face and begin to overcome what is truly challenging them.



We have received a $1200 grant from the J.W. McConnell Family Foundation for an art project in April. Last year, we did a graffiti project that was a huge success with the students. This year, we’d hoped to do the same, but unfortunately the artists who enabled it last year are unavailable. The other difficulty is that we have to submit the names of the artists to the Foundation by this Friday. I realize this is super last-minute, but we are looking for an artist to help us out. They would basically be helping the kids do one large mural (design, sketching, putting it on the wall, etc). The $1200 would cover the payment of the artist, and we have already begun raising money for supplies. (So far, just over $200) The project would take place on Fridays in April, however we could definitely be flexible for times.



For a lot of our kids here, graffiti is a means to reach them; it is a huge part of their culture and their identity, and by having a chance to express themselves creatively, I at least hope to be able to find a common ground and begin exploring what change means to them. The title of the project is “Beyond Measure,” teaching kids how to open up, help others and reach their full potential.



Thanks for reading,



Katie
450-672-4010 ext. 6086
if i lived there i would be down but im in the states...

[Caikerrr one niinee..]

then why bother posting in this thread?

[yakrian]

If SEAZ and FLOW can't help...nobody can. :D

[bosny]

Originally posted by Tech007@Feb 21 2007, 03:03 PM
Thanks a lot - I got in touch with a friend of mine who helps organize Under Pressure, he's going to be helping us out. I appreciate all the comments!
they havent reopened yet.