Baren Digest             Sunday, 16 September 2001     Volume 16 : Number 1557


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From: barebonesart <barebonesart@home.com>
Date: Sat, 15 Sep 2001 13:10:29 -0700
Subject: [Baren 15701] Re: Baren Digest V16 #1556 

Sharen,
Thank you for the lovely link.
Sharri

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From: "Gregory Robison" <robison@dial.pipex.com>
Date: Sat, 15 Sep 2001 23:04:51 -0700
Subject: [Baren 15702] News from Scotland

Dear Bareners

I fully support the idea of a collection of prints somehow commemorating 
the heroism in New York and would be happy to organize an exhibition of 
these prints here in Edinburgh.  This would be a powerful show even if 
it were limited to a tribute to the emergency services, but it could 
also be an artistic statement about the triumph of pluralistic, 
inclusive community over destructive intolerance or some other broader 
theme.

I have been somewhat distracted here and am not sure who is organizing 
this show, but would be happy to communicate off list if you like.

Here in Scotland my wife and I have been at the center of many 
expressions of grief and solidarity by dignitaries and ordinary people 
alike.  Today we attended a memorial service at St. Giles cathedral, at 
which my wife, as American Consul (and the only American government 
employee in this country) read a lesson.  She and I received the 
condolences of all the leaders of the various faith communities of the 
country -- Bahai, Muslims, Sikhs, Jewish community, various Christian 
denominations, as well as private citizens, as if we were the family at 
a funeral.  I suppose we were.  Yesterday Liane was in Glasgow at a 
similar and larger event, while I stood in front of our Consulate 
General here in Edinburgh surrounded by a crowd of ordinary citizens who 
assembled to sign a book of condolences and deposit flowers, and observe 
the three minutes of silence.  There was not a dry eye in sight, 
including among the police.  I can assure my fellow Americans on this 
List that there has been an enormous, spontaneous and heartfelt 
outpouring of support from all walks of life here.

Gregory Robison



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From: Steve Goddard <goddard@ku.edu>
Date: Sat, 15 Sep 2001 19:00:55 -0500
Subject: [Baren 15703] Re: News from Scotland 

I can't decide if I want to jump in and make this my first print with baren 
or try to convince my colleagues it is something we should exhibit. I did 
want to say that on Thursday, my first print class since Tuesday (only 
three hours into the disaster - this is the class I mentioned earlier this 
week) I found it very useful to work back into printmaking by talking a bit 
about the baren group and your ideas about a special portfolio. This 
allowed us a way to talk more about what has happened as well as to make 
the point that printmaking is so often social and collaborative and 
engaged. So, thanks to you all for this forum.
Here is my oldest daughter, Erica (16), finding a way to respond 
http://people.ku.edu/~goddard/response.htm
We, in our family, are especially concerned about ethnic stereotyping and 
civil rights issues now.

Steve


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From: "bemason" <bemason@concentric.net>
Date: Sat, 15 Sep 2001 19:03:57 -0700
Subject: [Baren 15704] Eric's response 

Steve,
This was a great and inspiring way for your daughter to pour out grief, I
think there will be a lot of similar projects all over the country. I am
amazed that personally I am more upset as the days go on. Perhaps that is
our way of coping, sparing ourselves the full impact until we have had time
to believe and adjust. I plan to make my print one of hope, as hard as that
will be after all this tragedy. It seems the best way for me to deal with
it. We would welcome a print from you, as well as an exhibition. We need to
all stand together. There has been a run on flags, I don't think there is
one left for sale in this whole city.
Best to all,
Barbara

> Here is my oldest daughter, Erica (16), finding a way to respond
> http://people.ku.edu/~goddard/response.htm
>
> Steve
>
>



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From: FurryPressII@aol.com
Date: Sat, 15 Sep 2001 22:23:14 EDT
Subject: [Baren 15705] Re: Baren Digest V16 #1555 -- benefit prints 

I have been thinking about how to organize it.  I think the baren system 
seems to work  
so I think it is a good starting point.

size 10 by 15  is close to a size i normally work at so i think that would 
work well

I think 30 is a good number esp if you hand print you can always print more.

If it was organized as an exchange that would be OK as a starting point.

What I would be able is to organize it up to this point.  I have no 
experience in marking and exhibiting.  Any help on that would be useful. But 
first we have to get the prints done and organized.

subject;  memorial for fireman 
the main difference would be that we should use it as a benefit

John Center
john of the furry press

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From: "bemason" <bemason@concentric.net>
Date: Sat, 15 Sep 2001 21:10:10 -0700
Subject: [Baren 15706] - benefit prints 

John,
 I think there are enough people on this list that have access to a venue to
exhibit the work that we can sell all 30 portfolios. I do think we should do
31 so we have one for our own archives. It seems to me it should be sold as
a protfolio and not as individual prints. If we sold it for $3000 a
portfolio we would be able to raise $90,000. This is not much money when you
consider the need, but from our small group of printers it is probably an
enoumous amount. I have no doubt that we will be able to sell all 30 of
them. It is the type of thing that any organization or company  would be
proud to sponsor and instead of just a thanks they will get 30 prints by
some very dedicated professional artists.
Lets get the prints done and then we can market and exhibit them. If we get
more than 30 people wanting to participate, we can do two portfolios.
Barbara

> I have been thinking about how to organize it.  I think the baren system
> seems to work
> so I think it is a good starting point.
>
> size 10 by 15  is close to a size i normally work at so i think that would
> work well
>
> I think 30 is a good number esp if you hand print you can always print
more.
>
> If it was organized as an exchange that would be OK as a starting point.
>
> What I would be able is to organize it up to this point.  I have no
> experience in marking and exhibiting.  Any help on that would be useful.
But
> first we have to get the prints done and organized.
>
> subject;  memorial for fireman
> the main difference would be that we should use it as a benefit
>
> John Center
> john of the furry press
>



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From: "Bea Gold" <bnj50@earthlink.net>
Date: Sat, 15 Sep 2001 21:51:04 -0700
Subject: [Baren 15707] Re: Baren Digest V16 #1555 -- benefit prints charset="iso-8859-1" 

The next formal Baren Exchange will open for enrollment on October 1st.
Because it is so soon after the tragedy - would you like to use this avenue
to develop or extend the memorial suggested by John Center
(john of the furry press)?
John could be the coordinator or we could have two separate exchanges, if
people would prefer.

Exchange #12 and it will open soon for enrollment - October 1st.

        Theme: none

         Paper dimension: (to be announced)

         Sign-up page will be started on October 1st.

Sign-up is open to any [Baren] member, but with one
qualification: first crack will be given to members who did not
 participate in the one immediately preceding it. Once this 'early
sign-up' period has passed, other members are free to join.

The last paper size was oban - for #11, a range of 10 x 15 inches (25.4 x 38
centimeters) to 10 1/2 x 15 1/2 inches (26.6 x 39.4 centimeters)

What size would you like for this exchange?


Do you want this to be a regular exchange or would you like to do it as a
fund raiser?  Some new ideas.  Bea Gold


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