Progress Report for the
New York
State Pavilion Paint Project
http://www.nyspproject.org YEAR END 2019
We participated in the "Only in Queens Festival" on
Sunday June 23, 2019. We had our displays set up outside the pavilion and
had many interested visitors. As an added bonus, our friend from
Orlando (a la Disney) Jason Tiki Tackett, a fantastic digital artist, was signing
his original design NYSP posters for a donation to our project. It was a
successful campaign raising over $500! Thank you again Jason!
We are very excited to close the 2019 season with
continued great promise towards the future of the NYSP. NYC Parks held a
ceremonial groundbreaking at the pavilion on November 8, 2019 to begin
restoration work on the towers! We were interviewed by CBS NY TV! Check it
out
HERE.
We also provided a one hour tour to
NCModernist November 9, 2019. The
trip to NY from NC was lead by George Smart and a group of about 30
people spent a few days in NYC exploring modern architecture. Of
course our Pavilion was included in their tour! Mitch led the group with the help of Gary and Stephanie and
they enjoyed it very much! We also received a generous donation to the
cause. Thank you again NCModernist!
Over several paint days we completed a fresh coat of American Cheese Yellow on
the mezzanine railing all around the inside of the pavilion. Next season we
continue our work on the outside! Stay warm! |
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Net Proceeds from
donations after costs and fees as of November 10, 2019 (includes non-gofundme
donations during 2019) |
$7244 |
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Materials Purchase
as of April 27, 2018: |
- 33 Gallons Sherwin
Williams Show Stopper Red
- 59 Gallons Sherwin
Williams Extra White |
- 45 Gallons Sherwin
Williams World's Fair Yellow Custom |
- 41 Gallons Benjamin Moore American Cheese Yellow |
- Supplies- rollers, pans, brushes,
etc.
$6797 |
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(Please note that no funds from gofundme
fundraiser was used for |
anything other than paint and related materials). |
Out of Pocket
Expenses (no reimbursement): Gas, tolls, |
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lodging, previously
purchased painting supplies, printing and |
creation of rewards, travel, food & beverage
(Lots of Hot Dog Lunches!). Priceless! |
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Thank you for your donations and
support! Please continue to Spread the Word! |
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November 9, 2019- Cold
autumn day, birds headed south across the moon! |
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Only in Queens Festival June 23,
2019 |
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Our table; other
displays nearby (Photo M Silverstein) |
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Tom and Jim discuss our
timeline (Photo M Silverstein) |
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More displays and more crew members (Photo S Bohn) |
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Gary helping out a visitor |
Jason Tackett with a happy poster owner |
(Photos M Silverstein) |
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New York State Pavilion Tower
Restoration Groundbreaking |
November 8, 2019 |
CBS NY News Story with Mitch, Gary and Jim! |
CBS Radio Story with John! |
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Ready for the
Groundbreaking Ceremony (Photo S Bohn) |
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New QB DA Melinda Katz, Parks Commish
Mitch Silver and Kim Ohanian CB7 |
Nice angle and the
towers look proud (if not a bit worn) |
(Photos S Bohn) |
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Our very own
John Piro on the left end shovel! (Photo S Bohn) |
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NYSP Tour with the
NCModernist |
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Great group headed to
the Pavilion
(Photo S. Bohn) |
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Paint Progress |
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Rollers working hard (Photo M
Silverstein) |
Rollers resting! (Photo M Silverstein) |
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Making progress (photo S Bohn) |
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Parting Shot |
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(Photo S. Bohn) |
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