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June 3, 2010
So I guess it has to be this way...Refraction, response to crisis, reframing a few dreams, and more on the delivery of a 300 million dollar difference
7:00 p.m. -- Santa Monica Museum of Art, Santa Monica, CA.
An artist lecture by Mel Chin, this event is free and open to the community.
June 12, 2010
Cause for Creativity: Fundred Dollar Drawing Party
2:00 – 5:00 p.m. – Santa Monica Museum of Art, Santa Monica, CA.As part of the museum’s highly acclaimed workshop series in which the Santa Monica Museum of Art encourages its public to ‘make a difference,’ you are invited to draw and contribute your own Fundred Dollar Bill Project for delivery to Washington D.C. Free and open to the public.
Past Events
April 27 – 30, 2010
Indoor Environmental Health & Technologies / Lead & Healthy Homes Grantees Conference
Astor Crown Plaza Hotel, New Orleans, LA
9:00 a.m. April 28
Mel Chin will present at the Opening Plenary Session and on April 30 at 9:00 a.m. Howard Mielke will present at the Closing Plenary Session with Mary Rubin and Amanda Wiles.
April 18, 2010
Fundred at Earth Day Network Family Day on the National Mall 3:30 p.m. – National Mall, Washington, DCMel Chin and a special crew of Fundred guards present to the Earth Day crowds as part of Earth Day Network’s week-long celebration
April 18, 2010
Fundred at Earth Day Network Family Day on the National Mall 3:30 p.m. – National Mall, Washington, DCMel Chin and a special crew of Fundred guards present to the Earth Day crowds as part of Earth Day Network’s week-long celebration.
April 17, 2010
11:00 a.m. to 12:30 - Ballroom I-IV Center, Baltimore, Convention Center, Baltimore, MDThe $300 Million Culmination Extravaganza – Celebration of the Fundred Dollar Bill Project, a special show and celebration for all of the art educators who have made this project happen!
April 16, 2010
1:00 p.m. to 1:50 p.m. Ballroom I-IV Center, Baltimore, Convention Center, Baltimore, MDFUNDRED: Invested in the Solution: a conversation on collaborative art for social + environmental justice. Panelists discuss the value of experiential learning, social responsibility, compassion, the "collective-voice", and the empowerment required to create change in the world.
April 14-18, 2010
National Art Education Association Convention - Special Fundred Activities
March 31, 2010
Mel Chin artist lecture in Baltimore
7:00 p.m. - Falvey Hall, Maryland Institute College of Art Campus, Baltimore, MDAs part of the New Art Dialog series, in conjunction with Fundred activities at MICA and a Fundred display at the Contemporary Museum.
March 20, 2010
Omaha Community Workshop with Mel Chin
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Omaha Public Schools Teacher Administration Center, 3215 Cumming Street, Auditorium.Mel Chin will lead a Fundred workshop for people who may be interested in bringing the project into the community on their own.
March 19, 2010
What Mattered THEN, Matters NOW: Part II Projects compelled by Crisis and Dreams Reframed
7:00 p.m. – Bemis Center, Omaha, NE.In January of 2010, the Sous Terre truck was scheduled to stop at Gross High School to pick up contributions of Fundreds but due to mechanical issues the truck was unable to make the pick up. Though the armored truck was unable to come to Omaha, the Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts is pleased to announce that Mel Chin will make a special trip to collect the bills and lecture. Omaha is registered as having one of the largest residential Superfund sites in the nation.
February 22, 2010
Fundred Dollar Draw In
Noon – 4:00 p.m. – Sam Fox School, St. Louis, MO, to encourage St. Louis citizens to support the project, the Sam Fox School is hosting the Fundred Dollar Draw In. During this four-hour event, people are encouraged to gather and draw their Fundred Dollar Bills. Pizza will be delivered at noon, and Mel Chin joins at 2:00pm.
February 22, 2010
Mel Chin artist lecture in St. Louis
6:00 p.m. -- Steinberg Auditorium, Washington University, St. Louis, MOAs part of the Sam Fox School Public Lecture Series, Mel Chin will present his work, and motivate Washington University and St. Louis to get involved with Fundred. Reception begins at 6:00 p.m. and artist lecture at 6:30 p.m.
February 11, 2010
There is no (a) solution, because there is no (a) problem. Or: Making a 300 Million Dollar Difference with Conceptual Art in the Age of Disaster and other Repetitive Negatives.
7:00 – 9:00 p.m. – Farm Lab, Los Angeles CA.Artist Mel Chin will present an abbreviated exposition of his works of art as political critique, chasing after disasters with options and solutions and the making a "Fundredmental" difference. Requirements: Bring pen, pencils or crayons.
January 27, 2010
Fundred Dollar Bill Creation Night in Marfa
6:00pm – 9:00p.m. - Padre's Marfa, 209 West El Paso Street Marfa, TXA community night of dancing, Fundred making and traditional Louisiana tunes. Trivia and sampling some of the spicy New Orleans inspired treats from the Padre’s Kitchen. This event is free and everyone in the community is invited to join! This event is a partnership between Padre’s Marfa and Ballroom Marfa.
January 16, 2010-April 11, 2010
Fundred Display at the Contemporary Museum Baltimore
Contemporary Museum, 100 West Centre Street, Baltimore, MarylandThe Fundred Dollar Bill Project on view at the Contemporary Museum concurrent with "Participation Nation: Art Invites Input," an exhibition featuring artists and artist collaboratives whose works invite museum visitors and community members to contribute content.
November 21, 2009
NYSATA Fundred Initiative – Mel Chin Keynote Speech and Fundred Payoff
New York State Art Teachers Association Conference, Hilton Rye Town, Rye Brook, NY
Annual conference will feature a keynote address by Mel Chin. NY is organizing a statewide campaign intending to present 500,000 Fundreds to Mel in exchange for his appearance.
November 13, 2009
The Fundred Dollar Bill Project: Calling All Teachers!
11:10 – 11:40 a.m. – Art Education Association of Indiana’s Fall Conference, Indianapolis, IN. Room 222.
Fundred Operative Bonnie Zimmer will brief teachers statewide on how to get involved.
November 12, 2009
Fundred Presentation + Project Info Table
Georgia Art Educators Association Fall Professional Learning Conference
1:30 – 2:30 pm, Brasstown Valley, GA
Fundred Team members will present project overview to GAEA members. A Fundred information table will be open for the duration of the conference to inspire educators’ involvement!
November 4-11, 2009
New Orleans Fundred Run!Before its 18,000 mile nationwide journey on behalf of New Orleans, the Fundred Armored Truck will take a final swing by city schools to insure maximum participation in this creative collective action! The pick-up begins!
Special Event
November 6, 2009
RC2B New Orleans –
Rescue City 2 B
Fundred Dollar Bill Project
Mardi Gras World West Benefit Concert
This fun and fabulous event is complete with an eclectic music line-up, free family-friendly acts, specialty cocktails, and free food to celebrate the Fundred Dollar Bill Project as the Fundred Armored Truck prepares to depart.
October 5, 6, 7, 2009
Fundred Essentials and Inspirational Display
Art Educators of New Jersey Planet Art Conference, Somerset, NJ
Fundred essentials + New Jersey Fundreds will be on display as inspiration for statewide implementation.
October 2, 2009
Fundred Collection Ceremony + Armored Truck Appearance
7:30 p.m. – Contemporary Art Museum, Houston, TX
First of several pilot collections events, Fundred guards will make an appearance with the armored truck to collect the thousands of Houston Fundreds. An 88–piece marching band will celebrate this event!
September 25, 2009
Fundred Project Workshop
10 – 11:30 a.m. – Neeb Hall, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
Mel Chin will lead a Fundred workshop for people who may be interested in bringing the project into the community on their own.
September 24, 2009
Arizona State University Presents a Free Public Lecture by Mel Chin
7:30 p.m. – Neeb Hall, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
Artist Mel Chin will present his work, including The Fundred Dollar Bill Project and Operation Paydirt.
Audio and Video
Arizona State University Art Museum: Call to Action
Objectivo Atlatna:Luis Carlos Arias explores the Fundred exhibit at the Atlanta Contemporary Art Center in anticipation of the pick-up event. Includes interview with Jennifer Long.
Coconut Creek, Florida's Channel 78 : John Hartzell captures Monarch High School’s Fundred Pickup Event. Lots and lots of fun!
News Channel 5: The “school patrol” of Middle Tennessee News Channel 5 goes into the classroom to talk Fundred with students and teacher Beth Ruble at Elzie Patton Elementary in Mt. Juliet, TN.
STUDIO 360 (NPR Radio): Eve Abrams speaks with Mel Chin, Howard Mielke, Charlene Miller, and 4th Graders at Lafayette Academy discussing Operation Paydirt and The Fundred Dollar Bill Project. Includes an original song by David Naccari.
CNN Earth Day Documentary: Photojournalist Ken Tillis’ short on Operation Paydirt and Fundred. Includes interview with Mel Chin, scientist Andrew Hunt and Alita Richards’ art class at McDonough #42 Elementary School working on their Fundreds.
FOX 8 News: New Orleans’ news story with accurate information on lead’s connection to learning disabilities and violence, an overview of Operation Paydirt, interviews with Mel Chin and Howard Mielke and great film of Safehouse within the context of the St. Roch neighborhood.
ART:21: George Jackson Academy Art:21 documenting 4th – 8th graders at independent middle school, George Jackson Academy in New York City. Students are featured discussing Fundred and their thoughts on New Orleans.
TIMES PICAYUNE: Safehouse Gets the Lead Out Mel Chin talks about creating Safehouse, its meaning and how to get involved in Fundred.
ART:21: Operation Paydirt Art:21 documents the origins and motivations behind Paydirt. Includes a keynote address to the 2008 National Art Education Association Convention and visits to multiple sites in New Orleans adversely affected by lead contamination in the soil.
Selected Press
March 2010
SCULPTURE MAGAZINE: "Working by Any Means Necessary" A conversation with Mel Chin.
BALTIMORE CITYPAPER: "Bills Bills Bills" Detailed article on Fundred as community arts project featuring interview with Ashby Foote, Baltimore-based coordinator for Fundred.
OMAHA.NET: ”Mel Chin Comes to Clean Up Omaha“Great recap of Fundred launch in Omaha, NE including video of Mel’s lecture and interview with Mel Chin in five (5) parts!
THE FAYETTVILLE FLYER: "Fundred Dollar Bills Project on Campus Today.Wanna be part of a sweet conceptual art project?
THE MICHIGAN DAILY: ”Fundred Dollar Bill Project draws up donations for New Orleans“One-of-a-kind philanthropic opportunity requiring creative minds instead of their wallets.
POP CITY: ”Fundred Dollar Bill Project draws up donations for New Orleans“One-of-a-kind philanthropic opportunity requiring creative minds instead of their wallets.
February 2010
HUFFINGTON POST: ”Art Can Literally Move Mountains“Important internet newspaper’s contributing writer Suzanne Deal Booth encourages readers to use art and education to move mountains, even lead-polluted ones.
OUR DAILY RED: ”Just by Drawing“Nice project introduction for Boston kick-off event held at Urbano Project.
THE UTAH PEOPLES POST: ”Provo High Students Creatively Lobby Congress“Summary and Photos of pickup
THE TARTAM: ”Campus Community Creates Fundreds“Carnegie Mellon joins the Fundred project.
THE TRIBUNE: ”Faux funds send real message“Greeley helps raise awareness for soil cleanup in Louisiana.
December 2009
THE DAILY NEWS ON LINE: ”Making Cash by the Fundreds“ Local news coverage of New York State Fundred making at Byron-Bergen school.
SPARTAN DAILY NEWS: ”Students create fake money in hopes that Congress will donate real cash“ On Fundred making at San Jose State University Campus.
November 2009
thenewsstar.com: ”A slideshow of 51 photos“ Documenting the students from local schools greet the Fundred armored truck to contribute their artworks.
THE DAILY NEWS ON LINE: ”Making Cash by the Fundreds“ Local news coverage of New York State Fundred making at Byron-Bergen school.
October 2009
ART VOICES: ”New Orleans the Rescue City“An interview with Mel Chin by Dr. Simeon Hunter on the Poetics of Pragmatism.
August 2009
SCHOOL ARTS MAGAZINE: ”Fundred Dollar Bill Project“ A feature article for the national art education magazine committed to advocacy and professional support for educators in the visual arts.
May 2009
CHOP: ”Currency“ A publication of Malaspina Printmakers featuring the project and a creative layout of the Fundred Template.
April 2009
CNN: ”Kids draw on imagination in bid to clean up lead–tainted dirt.“ Comprehensive project explanation with quotes, slides, video, and links to more on New Orleans and Hurricane Katrina.
March 2009
HOUSINGDOTCOM: "Operation Paydirt" Conceptual artist Mel Chin and principal assistant Amanda Wiles explain Fundred + Paydirt and the connection to healthy housing.
February 2009
ART IN AMERICA: ”New Orleans Report. Deliverance: The Biennial“ Billed as the largest international biennial in the U.S., ”Prospect.1“ was an economic and cultural stimulus tool for the City of New Orleans. Detailed report of event, artworks and artists, with a shout out to Safehouse within the context of the 2009 New Orleans Biennial (see page 52).
ART PAPER: ”Mel Chin discusses Operation Paydirt and Safehouse“ A personal interview discussing Mel’s background, inspirations and his work with social and environmental interests, including ”Revival Field.“
TORONTO STAR: ”Hidden Treasure“ February 14th travel section recommends Safehouse as a destination during a Mardi Gras visit to New Orleans.
January 2009
TIMES–PICAYUNE, “”Locals giving Prospect.1 the Once Over“ Safehouse discussed within the context of the biennial from the perspective of local community.
GAMBIT WEEKLY: ”Heavy Metal“ New Orleans is one of the most lead-polluted cities in the U.S., places thousands of children in danger of poisoning. Can art alter the outcome? Operation Paydirt discussed within science of lead, its repercussions and related research.
December 2008
GAMBIT WEEKLY, ”World View. Can Art Save a City?“ Operation Paydirt/Safehouse discussed within the context of ”relational’ or ”community–based art“
November 2008
NY TIMES STYLE MAGAZINE: ”Southern Exposure Beyond the Biennial“% Out of 80 Prospect.1 installations, Safehouse featured in this on-line slide show.
ARTFORUM.com: Description of Safehouse in the context of Operation Paydirt – described as creating an effective synergy between aesthetics and activism.
TIMES PICAYUNE: ”Prospect.1 ‘Safehouse’ gets the lead out“ Nice video of Mel Chin cracking the vault door.
October 2008
WALL STREET JOURNAL: ”Prospect.1: Bringing Art Back to the Big Easy“ Slide Show features on Prospect.1 Biennial includes Safehouse as 1 of 6 on-line images. Read article for more context.
ECOLOCALIZER: ”Campaign Aims for 3 Million Artworks to Clean New Orleans’ Toxic Soils“ Environmentally-focused blog describes Fundred and encourages participation.
Fundred Newsletter
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Past Newsletters
- February 2010:Fundred with Mardi Gras in the classroom!
- January 2010:The Nationwide Pick-Up Begins!
- December 2009:Holiday Greetings and the Pick-Up Schedule Announced!
- November 2009:Fundred's Sous Terre Armored Truck Send-Off
- September 2009: Fundred Overview and Lesson published in School Arts
- July 2009: Announcing New 1/2 page Fundred Template
- June 2009: Focus on Fundred in Summer Programs, Fundred Displays Photos + Call for Interns
- April (3) 2009: Earth Day CNN Focus on Fundred, quick Earth Day (or any day) Lesson + thanks to NAEA
- April (2) 2009: NAEA Special Edition – Fundred events at National Art Education Association Conference
- March 2009: Fundred in the Media – Studio 360’s feature on Mel Chin and Fundred + February Art Papers cover story on Operation Paydirt
- February 2009: Fundred and Mardi Gras! Classroom ideas to discuss New Orleans history and how Fundred is helping the city!
- January 2009: Focus on Safehouse and Fundred displays around the country + announcing the Fundred challenge.
- December 2009: Mel Chin designed Fundred Holiday Greeting card
- November 2008: Calling all Fundreds!
- November 2008: Feature on Fundred National Press Conference + encouragement to get your local: Fundred activities in the press
- October 2008:: Announcing Safehouse in New Orleans + neighborhood opening party!
- September 2008: Fundred for the new school year
- May 2008: Project Updates + focus on Fundred Op Marian McLellan and students at Ursuline Academy, New Orleans
- April 2008: Dollars and Dirt at NAEA Convention + Fundred Super Session with the Fundred/Operation Paydirt Team
- March 2008: Announcing new Art:21 Fundred materials, Art:21 Fundred Blog + NAEA Convention info
