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Thai Cultural Exchange 2008
When Fire Arts was invited by the government of Thailand to visit the country and work in their government sculpture studio, we jumped at the chance. Seven of us flew to Thailand in July 2006. On our return, we offered an exhibit of artwork and artifacts from our trip and a slide lecture.
In July 2008, Fire Arts will host five artists from Thailand in South Bend.
As of January 2008, we're about halfway to raising the money we need for this project. Please contact us for a detailed budget and project information if you are interested in learning more about this exciting project and want to be involved. Your financial contributions are needed if we're going to reach our goal.
Donations made through PayPal on the home page are welcomed!
View a few of photos of our trip to Thailand at Fire Arts Flickr Slideshow.
2008 WISH LIST
| Building Improvements | Artist Equipment | |
| 2 Lawn Signs | Potters boards that won't warp w\moisture | |
| Signage (front door, lighted sign) | Jewelry Saws | |
| Security system (including outside lights) | Simple, wooden or classroom-type benches | |
| Signage (front door and lighted sign) | Tap and Die set | |
| Floor drains unplugged and restored | Propane Torches (10 @ $12) | |
| Showroom remodeling (lights, floors, paint, furniture) | Taller work benches or table for the wax room | |
| HVAC Improvement | Giffen Grip | |
| Jewelers Area + equipment (benches, enclosed clean room) | Solid, stable flat surface to attach centrifuge | |
| Parking lot leveled and paved | Dehumidifier in pottery room | |
| Fix or replace the roof | Lockable Tool Cabinet | |
| Stationary belt/disk sander | ||
| Business Needs | Burnout Top $300 | |
| Subscription to Art Calendar | Centrifuge (full size) jewelers area | |
| 1 yr. subscription to Non Profit Business | Burnout Base $250 + Installation $100 | |
| Digital Camera | #30 tongs, shanks, crucible $350 | |
| Laptop to facilitate presentations | Heavyweight rolling modeling table for stone | |
| Digital projector $2500 | Drill press $600 | |
| LCD projector for presentations | Disc/belt sander 12" x 6/48" | |
| Own this building $300K | Large gas burnout kiln | |
| Major endowment $1M | 6 Brent CXC potters wheels | |
| Slab roller with table | ||
| 36 Plaster bats for potters @ $50 | ||
| Modeling stands 5 @ $400 | ||
| New #30 melter $7000 |
All contributions are tax deductible. Fire Arts is a 501(c)(3) organization.