HARMONY , 4 ’ x 8 ’, 32 encaustic-on-wood panels
The HARMONY project was originally conceived as a way to engage a community of artists in a collaborative creative project .
32 encaustic artists from all over the United States formed the original community to bring HARMONY into reality . This monumental art piece will inspire an ever expanding community celebrating the human spirit .
The Encaustic Art Institute , a New Mexico Non Profit Art Corporation ( www . eainm . com ) has embraced the vision with its community of artists by purchasing HARMONY and taking it to the larger community by soliciting sponsorships and organizing the fund-raising displays in many cities .
Habitat for Humanity was chosen as the ideal beneficiary of funds raised through the HARMONY experience . Habitat for Humanity seeks to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness from the world and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action . Funds raised by the HARMONY community are donated to this noble cause .
The HARMONY project will tour eight major cities using local and national sponsors , local art galleries and museums to display HARMONY in public spaces . Additional art and auction items will be donated and sold as part of the fund-raising effort and community experience . Our goal is to raise enough funds to construct a home in each supporting community .
We invite you to become a part of this great community and become a sponsor , donate your art , time and heart , or just experience the energy of community . The first community will be Albuquerque / Santa Fe , New Mexico with the following efforts :
• Recruit sponsors from the design and construction community
• Architects , building suppliers , contractors , utilities , media , etc .
• Government agencies , Non-Governmental Organizations , museums , faithbased organizations , etc .
• Determine public place for HARMONY display and events
• Schedule and advertise fundraising events including media coverage and dates for community fund-raising functions .
• Donate raised funds to Habitat for Humanity in a media event .
For additional information , including each of the HARMONY artists ’ stories , please visit : www . rodneythompson . com / temporary _ storage / HARMONY . html Details can be found by clicking on individual panels within the grid .
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H A R M O N Y
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