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New Orleans Artists and Musicians Relief Fund
Boston and Cambridge area artists and musicians have begun to organize benefit events and activities to raise funds for New Orleans Artists and Musicians who have been devastated by hurricane Katrina. Community Arts Advocates will provide the nonprofit support and structure for the efforts and donations. A donation form is at the bottom of this page. Funds will be sent to New Orleans Musicians Clinic, Preservation Hall, Jazz Foundation of America, and individual New Orleans street performers after a review by an independent committee.
Donation Form is attached or
Details and donation form are on the web page:
Checks should be made payable to Community Arts Advocates, Inc. with Relief Fund printed on memo line. Community Arts Advocates is a new nonprofit grass roots cultural organization. We are organized under Chapter 180 of the Massachusetts Laws and are a tax-exempt, 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization. All donors will receive year-end summaries of total contributions. Contribution can be tax deductible to the extent permitted by the Internal Revenue Code. You may wish to consult your personal tax advisor(s).
We will update web site as events and activities are scheduled. To volunteer and additional information contact: Matthew Fishman aka Fish the Magish <nolahelp@fishthemagish.net>
Stephen Baird, Matthew Fishman aka Fish the Magish <nolahelp@fishthemagish.net> and Jeremy Lyons <jeremy@deltabilly.com> met on September 13th in Harvard Square to begin planning for events here in Boston.
Jeremy Lyons lost his home in New Orleans and is looking for housing in Cambridge for his family of three.
Summary of Meeting:
Planning "Busking for New Orleans Artists and Musicians" for end of October. Will seek speical event permit from Cambridge Arts Council for Harvard Square. Do advance publicity so checks can be written for fund. Produce button and signs to identify buskers who are part of event. Goal: $25,000 to help artists and musicians who lost instruments, props and supplies needed to continue professional work.
Expand web site to include "Wish List" for inkind donations of instruments, props and supplies needed to continue professional work. by New Orleans Artists and Musicians
Expand web site to include contact lists of New Orleans Artists and Musicians
Develop larger benefit event around Mardi Gras next February in collaboration with area clubs, unversities and organizations.
Johnny D's, 17 Holland Street, Davis Square, Somerville, MA 617-776-2004 http://www.johnnyds.com
Two Benefits:
Sunday, September 18, 4:30-8:30 PM $15 Boogaloo Swamis plus Hot Tamale Brass Band
Wednesday, September 28, 8:30 PM Henry Butler (who lost home in storm) plus Amadee Castanell
Also will be working on truck of instruments and supplies.....
The 4th annual Pike Market Buskers' Festival, which is happening September 18th in Seattle, WA will be dedicating proceeds to New Orleans charities. Details see: http://www.pikemarketbuskers.org
Stephen H. Baird
Street Arts and Buskers Advocates
Community Arts Advocates, Inc.
PO Box 300112
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130-0030
617-522-3407
info@communityartsadvocates.org
Street Arts and Buskers Advocates: Celebrating self-expression as a basic human right essential for the healthy growth of youth, individuals and communities
Boston and Cambridge area artists and musicians have begun to organize benefit events and activities to raise funds for New Orleans Artists and Musicians who have been devastated by hurricane Katrina. Community Arts Advocates will provide the nonprofit support and structure for the efforts and donations. A donation form is at the bottom of this page. Funds will be sent to New Orleans Musicians Clinic, Preservation Hall, Jazz Foundation of America, and individual New Orleans street performers after a review by an independent committee.
Donation Form is attached or
Details and donation form are on the web page:
Checks should be made payable to Community Arts Advocates, Inc. with Relief Fund printed on memo line. Community Arts Advocates is a new nonprofit grass roots cultural organization. We are organized under Chapter 180 of the Massachusetts Laws and are a tax-exempt, 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization. All donors will receive year-end summaries of total contributions. Contribution can be tax deductible to the extent permitted by the Internal Revenue Code. You may wish to consult your personal tax advisor(s).
We will update web site as events and activities are scheduled. To volunteer and additional information contact: Matthew Fishman aka Fish the Magish <nolahelp@fishthemagish.net>
Stephen Baird, Matthew Fishman aka Fish the Magish <nolahelp@fishthemagish.net> and Jeremy Lyons <jeremy@deltabilly.com> met on September 13th in Harvard Square to begin planning for events here in Boston.
Jeremy Lyons lost his home in New Orleans and is looking for housing in Cambridge for his family of three.
Summary of Meeting:
Planning "Busking for New Orleans Artists and Musicians" for end of October. Will seek speical event permit from Cambridge Arts Council for Harvard Square. Do advance publicity so checks can be written for fund. Produce button and signs to identify buskers who are part of event. Goal: $25,000 to help artists and musicians who lost instruments, props and supplies needed to continue professional work.
Expand web site to include "Wish List" for inkind donations of instruments, props and supplies needed to continue professional work. by New Orleans Artists and Musicians
Expand web site to include contact lists of New Orleans Artists and Musicians
Develop larger benefit event around Mardi Gras next February in collaboration with area clubs, unversities and organizations.
Johnny D's, 17 Holland Street, Davis Square, Somerville, MA 617-776-2004 http://www.johnnyds.com
Two Benefits:
Sunday, September 18, 4:30-8:30 PM $15 Boogaloo Swamis plus Hot Tamale Brass Band
Wednesday, September 28, 8:30 PM Henry Butler (who lost home in storm) plus Amadee Castanell
Also will be working on truck of instruments and supplies.....
The 4th annual Pike Market Buskers' Festival, which is happening September 18th in Seattle, WA will be dedicating proceeds to New Orleans charities. Details see: http://www.pikemarketbuskers.org
Stephen H. Baird
Street Arts and Buskers Advocates
Community Arts Advocates, Inc.
PO Box 300112
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130-0030
617-522-3407
info@communityartsadvocates.org
Street Arts and Buskers Advocates: Celebrating self-expression as a basic human right essential for the healthy growth of youth, individuals and communities
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