Each of us has a tale to tell:
artist, activist, warrior, parent, friend, survivor,
believer, lover.
Some have endured tragedy.
Some give us hope.
This art installation is inspired by the people and region affected by Hurricane Katrina.
It honors the threads of language and experience that bind us as a community.
The inspiring images:
When I drove through the destruction in the wake of Hurricane Katrina I was moved by the piles of debris on the roadside. It looked like someone had eviscerated a house. I thought about that -- between the waterlogged drywall, the moldy newspaper, and mudcaked tufts of insulation someone's life was tangled. All their possessions, their symbols of who they are and who they belong to were layed out on the street in a lifeless, unintelligable heap.
The Project:
This project will be an art installation comprised of “Life Stories” from 1000 people. The installation would take the shape of a pile of debris left by Hurricane Katrina.
This project will raise funds for hands-on relief efforts in the hurricane damaged area.
Please contact us today at renee@rosensteel.com
Life Story Writers
Take a piece of old clothing--an old t-shirt or pair of pants will do just fine. Write a story from YOUR life on the article of clothing in marker or paint. Sign the work. Send it to Project of 1000 Stories c/o Renee Rosensteel, PO Box 10701, Pittsburgh, PA 15203.
Story Collectors
Do you belong to a group who would like to be involved? Are you a teacher or a church group leader? This is the perfect classroom project for kids through adults. This bproject can be done within 45 minutes. Contact renee@rosensteel.com for a lesson plan.
Organizers
Are you good at getting people together? Can you get folks excited about working on a project? We really need you!!!
Fundraisers
This is a great cause to get behind. If you are able to raise money to support the independent relief efforts that this project will benefit, drop an email today!
Mardi Gras Bead Sellers
Help raise money directly by handing out Mardi Gras beads in return for donations to this project. ALL money goes to CommonGroundRelief.org and EmergencyCommunities.org.
Project Construction
We will need a crew to build and tear down the installation. If you can spend an afternoon helping, it would be genuinely appreciated.
Interns
If you want to do a MEANINGFUL internship in communications, public relations, fundraising,or gallery management, or non-profit event management contact us today.