Urban Art Association

Hi Rob, a few comments...

Firstly, you deserve a big "RESPECT" and pat on the back for the project. It's great to see yet another charity focussed project in conjunction with this forum's members and in this case artists also.

You have 26 artists named so far on the blog, does that mean that there will only be 26 packs to sell? Or if there will be more, any idea yet how many in total? You seem to have a decent idea of what you think is fair, as you have stated on your blog that half will cover costs while half will be donated to the Herbie Fund. Based on the fact that these are very small and there is a chance people could easily get packs they don't like, I think the cost has to be kept low in this case. But the upside is that there's no limit to how many you could potentially sell if you can get the artists busy! My opinion is £25 incl' postage would be about right, but maybe others are wealthier or more generous with their ideas. Also you mention on the blog, having to buy prints to give away. In keeping with the spirit of the project are there no artists who may perhaps donate something they haveknocking about or perhaps even spray a stencil onto A3 for you?

I feel you still have a payment obstacle to clear up though, based on your last update. You have to find something easier that Moneybookers imo. Did you consider the ideas I put to you in my PM a while back? I don't know if there was a possibility there as you didn't reply, but perhaps The Herbie Fund can help facilitate that aspect for you??? I'd guess they accept donations via CC..?

Good luck with all aspects of this, it's a nice, original idea and looks like a lot of fun too!

I think you've miss read it mate. The artists (me included) are donating a piece of work to Robert for the fundraiser, we're not selling them.

I also think £25 (maybe even a touch more) is a good ball park figure for charging for the packs. Thats £25 for 5 pieces of original work which could include a piece by a big player, along with the chance to 'win' a another piece. If we could all use our contacts to get the number of artists up to 100, like Mr George suggests, then thats a whopping chunk of money raised.

Robert - Well done on this initiative. A great charity and a fantastic concept.

Depending on the number of artists you eventually get on board and the number of sets you have to sell I think you could push your price up to £50.

I think you need to declare you fixed costs per set (exclude delivery as this is a variable and should be charged at cost separately) and then set your price. This will avoid any confusion when setting the price.

This really is a great concept and you should consider rolling it out on an annual basis.

Hey robert did mine arrive yet ?

Btw, paperwindows, your cards look really cool, it was annoying to cut this small wasnt it ?

Thanks GVD. They're the smallest stencils I've ever done and I wasn't sure how they'd turn out but I'm pretty pleased with them. Yours look the muts nuts as well mate.

Jake, do you have Roberts email address? If not I can PM you.

anyone know what's going on with this? i sent in my cards..



seems nothing has been mentioned and the blog hasn't been updated in a while

I've just finished mine... phew, that mid June deadline was getting close! I'll try and find a good camera today and take some pics, hopefully post them later, before I send them off next week. Haven't got a clue what y'all will think of them!

My opinion of cost would be 50 pounds including p&p... 5 cards at 10 pounds each... and what everyone is shooting for is one by a great artist plus a golden print ticket woohoo for a free print. Worth 50 quid of anyone's gambling money for a very good cause.

OK, of on a camera search! Hopefully post pics later.
AP

Coolio, got hold of a mates camera...

As I said I just finished them yesterday, the set is called 'Candy coloured charity collecting cans'. I'll be whizzing them over the pond at the start of next week.



AP

Haha cheers mate ;D

yep, with a bit of levels and sharpening work of course

Some excellent entries here. Come on morrissey tell us what is happening

Last time I heard from Robert was May 23rd via email. Not sure what problems he had in the past (as mentioned on your other post Crazyjake) but I'm sure he'll get back to you soon.

I'll try emailing him as well and see if we have any luck. He seems like a sound guy though so I reckon all will turn out good in the end.

AP, tell Morrissey Im looking for him. Ive sent numerous emails with NO replies. Thanks!

thanks AP! Your cards look great. Nice color combinations.

no update from me. still trying to reach him with NO luck at all. I see hes been logging on occasionally, but not replying to anyone.