Fundraising Updates:                    Previous    Home Next         Exhibition- The photo portraits of Robert Rauschenberg, Roy Lichtenstein, Chuck Close, Ross Bleckner, Elaine de Kooning, Larry Rivers, Dennis Oppenheim, Donald  Sultan, Dan Flavin, Eric Fischl, Calvin Klein, Arman, Billy Joel, Betty Friedan and Edward Albee are a promised gift to the Permanent Collection of an art museum on Eastern Long Island, New York.    This collection of photographs is part of the collective heritage and cultural history that tells a story about the artistic creativity of the New York art world during the last quarter of the twentieth-century. It is a collection of photographs, created during a 20 plus year time span that reveals a narrative encompassing the many artists and art movements of this influential era having international impact. A catalog will accompany this collection of photos that travels to other galleries and museums.     Portraits created by the photographer in addition to the people mentioned above are included in the forthcoming catalog along with: Julian Schnabel, Jeff Koons, Richard Serra, Joseph Kosuth, Gilbert & George, James Rosenquist and William Wegman among others.     The museum director states "...this important gift to the collection...is the first time these images will be made available to the public as a group...The photos are wonderful works of art as well as being a historical record of the enduring artist community.”    Contributions-   A public relations executive recently made the first tax deductible contribution to this project of $250.00, which is an ANGEL CONTRIBUTION. Matching funds of this amount or more are greatly welcomed and contributions at every level are critically important as they support this vital cultural history project.  Additionally, a number of authors involved in the arts have contributed in-kind editorial assistance.And an Anonymous Donor contributed $500.00 which is a BENEFACTOR CONTRIBUTION that now brings the projects income total to $750.00.   Tax-deductible contributions toward the fundraising goal of $45,000.00 will cover the costs of reprinting, framing, shipping and publishing a catalogue for this exhibition. I am currently seeking an initial sum of $10,000 from various funding sources to start the reprinting of archival silver gelatin photo prints. Additional funds will cover other production expenses incurred in realizing this project. Please see the coupon below for more information about contributing to this project.    As a contributor, those who provide funding will be acknowledged on all promotional material, in the catalogue, on this website and The New York Foundation For the Arts website Artspire.org Those who contribute $50.00 or more will receive a catalogue of the exhibition.      A financial contribution of any amount is a wonderful way of showing your support, along with feedback about your network of those who may be interested in contributing to this project.Your contribution is highly appreciated, recognized and acknowledged.      Be a contributor and supporter of this wonderful project. Be a part of this wonderful collective cultural community by providing commentary, dialogue and feedback on this project. Get engaged and send  your emails to the photographer. Be a part of an exciting art project that is part of cultural history.      Contributor Categories: [] Friend up to $99             [] Best Friend $100-$249    []  Angel $250-$499          [] Benefactor $500-$999 [] Patron $1,000-$2,499    [] Sponsor $2,500-$4,999   [] Star Sponsor $5,000-$9,999  []  Leader $10,000 +   Upon making your tax-deductible donation please make your checks payable to:    "Artspire, a program of NYFA"  and include on your memo line:    Portraying Artists: Photographs by Walter Weissman  All contributions and donations will be properly acknowledged. Send your check to:     NFYA 20 Jay Street   7th Floor   Brooklyn, NY, 11201 or   Make your donation directly through  Artspire.org The New York Foundation for the Arts website:  http://artspire.org/DirectoryDetail/tabid/95/id/688/Default.aspx   Donors of $250.00 and more receive acknowledgement letters from NYFA.  Contributions of $2,500.00 and more need to include a letter stating: "It is my wish that this contribution will be used to support the Portraying Artists: Photographs by Walter Weissman, a project that you sponsor. “    Portraying Artists: Photographs by Walter Weissman is a fiscally sponsored project of Artspire, a program of The New York Foundation For The Arts (NYFA).   NYFA is a 501(c) 3, tax-exempt organization founded in 1971 to work with the arts community throughout New York State and the United States to develop and facilitate programs in all disciplines. NYFA will receive grants on behalf of the   Portraying Artists: Photographs by Walter Weissman,   ensure the use of grant funds in accordance with the grant agreements, and will provide program or financial reports as required. Donors List Name                                                                     Date                                              Amount Mr.Gary Baronofsky & Mrs. Shelly Baronofsky                       June 2011                                                     $250.00 Anonymous                                                                             August 2011                                                  $500.00 Previous Home Next    Updates_.htmlHome.htmlInformation.htmlhttp://Artspire.org/http://Artspire.org/http://artspire.org/DirectoryDetail/tabid/95/id/688/Default.aspxUpdates_.htmlHome.htmlInformation.htmlshapeimage_2_link_0shapeimage_2_link_1shapeimage_2_link_2shapeimage_2_link_3shapeimage_2_link_4shapeimage_2_link_5shapeimage_2_link_6shapeimage_2_link_7shapeimage_2_link_8