E M P T Y | V E S S E L | P R O J E C T | N E W S # 24 | FEB . 02 . 06
We know that the EVP is a documentary waiting to happen. There is drama. And chaos. And love. And resolutions. Dashed hopes and unexpected dreams come true.
The latest twist has brought us to our own autonomous liminal space, tied up at a dead end, dreaming of beginnings, bracing for a fight.
We are inviting proposals from anyone with the skills, time and inclination to document this. Email
tk@emptyvesselprojectREMOVEANTISPAMMEASURE.org for more info.
U P C O M I N G
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4
Empty Vessel Project fills up Proteus Gowanus Gallery
A Musical Showcase with Cameron Hull and Erica Freas; A Private Viewing of Proteus Gowanus' Travel exhibition and a chance to see pictures and hear stories from EV's first six-months on the Gowanus.
8-11p, $5., cheap bar
**Proteus Gowanus Interdisciplinary Gallery & Reading Room, Nevins & Union, Brooklyn
SUNDAY, FABRUARY 5
Work Day
More incredibly satisfying woodwork for the walls!
1-7p, followed by a bike ride to Grub (pay-what-you-wish community dinner of mostly salvaged foodstuffs; we found our boat at a grub )
**at the boat, West side of 1st Street at the Gowanus Canal
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17
EV's 6 Months of Love-You-Leave-You-Tug-Me-Hug-Me-Drink-With-Me-Think-With-Me Thank You Party
Come down to check out our new digs, say hi to other EV crew, enjoy spontaneous jigs and share your stories.
8-11p, free, cheap bar, free whiskey while it lasts
**at the boat, West side of 1st Street at the Gowanus Canal
We are accepting proposals for events and collaborations. Email
as@emptyvesselprojectREMOVEANTISPAMMEASURE.org to discuss your wintery watery scheme.
C H E C K T H I S O U T
This new section is dedicated to directing you to work elsewhere congruous with the EVP's vision. We will occasionally direct your attention to the work of our fellow travelers.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9
Art Opening
Annie Fresh installs wacky wonderfulness at Deitch Projects, 18 Wooster Street (Manhattan)
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15
Powerful Green Map Launch Party at Theresa Lang Student Center, 55 West 13 (Manhattan)
http://greenapplemap.org
FEBRUARY 2 - MAY 7.2006
Beyond Green: Toward a Sustainable Art exhibit at the Museum of Art and Design, 40 W 53 (Manhattan)
http://www.americancraftmuseum.org/
W H E R E I S T H E B O A T N O W ?
Access to the Empty Vessel is from the west side of 1st Street, one block south of the Carroll Street Bridge over the Gowanus Canal.
To take a look at a bird’s eye view of the boat’s location, check out
http://maps.google.com satellite image at
http://tinyurl.com/7eu5q.
For directions by train:
http://www.hopstop.com. We are 3 blocks
from the Carroll Street Stop on the F and G trains.
H I S T O R Y
More eyes on the prize. History is accepting contributions.
S H I P ’ S L O G
Last Sunday, a determined crew turned the garbage dump at our doorstep into a hillock of soil - 30 bags of nasty trash bagged in the rain and hauled away. When we were done, a police cruiser from the local precinct turned up to see what we were up to. We asked the policewoman in the shotgun seat to take a group picture of us and our trash. She graciously got out of the cruiser into the drizzle, snapped, apologized for being a shoddy photographer and gave the camera back. EV's new home is all rust-colored weeds and hope.
And the wall-boards look fantastic.
For updates on ongoing projects, check out our TWiki at
http://log.emptyvesselproject.org. Advice is always appreciated. Don’t be shy.
Please post.
F U N D R A I S I N G
The Sea Hag Ball must be cancelled. We have lost our silo haven to a paying permanent tenant. Such is life under capitalism.
Thank you to everyone who has volunteered time and energy. It's such a good idea for a February party - we hope someone steals it from us.
Grants grants grants.
We have found several that would be perfect for the Empty Vessel Project. We need some help getting them written, formatted and turned in before their deadlines. Are you a grantwriting champion? Or just want practice and resume padding? Want to hang out with the EV crew over spiked coffee? Get in touch. We really need your help as soon as possible. Email
pz@emptyvesselprojectREMOVEANTISPAMMEASURE.org.
Dinner and a movie was a beautiful evening and a fundraising success. Through the generosity of friends and strangers, we raised $600. in one night and were able to pay for 1/4 of our annual liability insurance policy. Three more dinners would cover the rest. We are looking for unique locations and inspired chefs. Some potential dates: Sunday, January 29 or Sunday, February 12. Contact
pz@emptyvesselprojectREMOVEANTISPAMMEASURE.org if you want to help.
You can make a financial contribution to the EVP on our website at
http://log.emptyvesselproject.org or by clicking here:
https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_xclick&business=info%40emptyvesselproject%2eorg&item_name=Empty%20Vessel%20Project&no_shipping=0&no_note=1&tax=0¤cy_code=USD&bn=PP%2dDonationsBF&charset=UTF%2d8
Thanks to the Madagascar Institute, we have a 501c(3) Non-Profit number we can provide you for your contribution.
Give to the Empty Vessel Project = save on your taxes.
W I S H L I S T
DOCUMENT THIS: We know that the EVP is a documentary waiting to happen. There is drama. And chaos. And love. And resolutions. We are inviting proposals from anyone with the skills, time and inclination to document this. Email
tk@emptyvesselprojectREMOVEANTISPAMMEASURE.org for more info.
MATERIALS: We are creating a practice of re-use and salvage. We would like to give your old materials new life. Specifically, we are looking for:
**Locks and chains
**2 steel drums (ASAP)
**fire extinguishers
**10 gallon plastic buckets with lids
**toaster oven
**vegetable steamer
**wet/dry vac
**50,000 –100,000 BTU oil or gas burning
boiler OR a diesel stove!!!
**solar panels
**12V batteries
**a transformer 120V to 12/24V
**another small boat (canoe, kayak, motor)
**life rings
**marine paint
**small fans
**beautiful material in bulk to face ceiling (about 12' x 42') - tin would be
fantastic
**plywood for skinning the ceiling (about 12'x 42') - 1/2" or 3/4"
**pretty old single-pane windows
**handles, hooks, small cleats
**steel
**aluminum for constructing a gangplank
**railings
We will haul away any material contributions. Please forward widely. Contact
tk@emptyvesselprojectREMOVEANTISPAMMEASURE.org to donate.
MATERIAL DONATIONS:
We are partnering with companies that have ecologically friendly materials and getting material contributions to the Empty Vessel Project.
BuildItGreen? (www.bignyc.org), a salvaged building materials warehouse in Astoria, has contributed some great slotted floorboards to face the cabin walls.
Mojo Fine Art Moving has been very generous with their trucks.
Do you know a company that might be interested in showcasing their products on EV? Contact
pz@emptyvesselprojectREMOVEANTISPAMMEASURE.org.
H E R O E S
A history of heroes:
Danny, GDM, Captain Jim, Fictional Company, Ed, Michael, Madagascar Institute, Cindy Vanden Bosch, Dirty Fingers, Porkchop, northguineahills, Front Room Gallery, DJ Olive, Steven, Ed and Brooke, Paris 1968, Corey and the Free Store, Christian, Mike Topper, Alisa Blanter, Jesse Green, Leo Raphaely, Peter Field, Jeff Stark, Stephen, Lee Azzarello, Nathan,
ToddP?, Dan and Elizabeth, Trevor, Brian Spinks, Andy Baker, Shellshag (Jen and Shell), Urban Stitch (Alessandro and William), Paul Ford, Bez, Brian, Alex Lucas, Leah Beeferman, Brent Arnould, The Dave Carter Quartet, Estee Pierce, Alison Prete, Jason Enghert, Rosie Weinberg, Johns Manville, Black Label Bike Club, New York Harbor School, Eric Forman, Gregory Zaslavsky, Leslie Stem, Andres Colapinto, Anney Fresh, Justin Green,
BuildItGreen?, Mojo Fine Art Moving, Dave Sharps, David & Sharon Lefkowitz Hannah Marcus, Ruban, Cameron Hull, Bill Wasik, Alyssa Abeta & Zeb Stewart of Union Pool, Dylan, Arnie at the Puppet Lending Library, Josh Wienstien, Dept. of Transportation Bridge operators, The Doctor
W H A T I S T H I S ?
The Empty Vessel Project is an action, art, and sustainability experiment. We salvaged EV, a WWII rescue boat, to create a space for re-imagining the post-industrial urban environment. We are a non-profit, volunteer-run organization and encourage participation on all levels.
EV is moored on Brooklyn's Gowanus Canal. The boat is our first project. We invite you to come join us on board to work and play.
We host work parties, movie nights, seminars, concerts, dinners, and workshops. The Empty Vessel is available to realize your dreams and schemes.
This newsletter is your guide. It appears in your in box each week, listing events and tracking changes. Can it be better? Contact
pz@emptyvesselprojectREMOVEANTISPAMMEASURE.org with suggestions.
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