Money For Japan & Higo Benefit Sale

I wired $6590.00 to the Japanese Red Cross Society today!  This was done through Key Bank in the University District in Seattle.  The reference number is: 20110325-00006772, it was done this morning so the wire should be completed by now.  The money will be routed to the Sumimoto Mutsui Bank in NY then it goes to the Tokyo branch.  I've requested a receipt of the transfer after completion.  I think they'll email me a confirmation?  I've never done an international wire before.

I just wanted to say thank you again for everyone's contribution and the HUGE response to this raffle!   This means more than just money and provisions, we've sent them a great deal of good will and positivity too.  I really can't say enough thank you's.
Diem


If you're in Seattle I highly recommend stopping by the Aritst For Japan benefit art sale at Higo.  I will be there on Sunday around 2-3pm.  I'll try to make it on Saturday too, but I'm not sure about the time. The Murakami Family (Higo Variety Store) will match up to $10,000 of the money raised by this event.
Kobo at Higo
604 S Jackson St
Seattle WA 98104
206.381.3000

Thumbs Up To YOU!

Thank you EVERYONE who contributed to this, you guys are amazing!  Also a big thanks to everyone who helped pass the word, I can't believe how many people knew about this raffle.  I was eating Pho with my husband last night and overheard a couple talk about it in the next booth.  LOVE IT!  The raffle ended at midnight PST (about 30 minutes ago) and we have raised a total of $6590.00 for the Japan Red Cross Society!  I will go make the bank wire in the morning and I'll post a receipt for the transfer after it's done.
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU


And the winners are:
#153 Sean & Candace
#88 Eben
CONGRATS guys! I wish I can do something for everyone who entered ^_^

There's always a need for crisis relief.  If you're interested in helping I highly suggest donating to the Red Cross.

For Japan: Last Call!

This is it folks, the last day of our raffle!  Ticket sales will stop tonight at midnight PST.  So far 275 people have raised $5820.00 for Japan.  Good job everyone, let's break the $6000 mark tomorrow!  I'll announce the total raised and the winners on Wednesday, March 24th.
Good luck all and good night.
Info on how to participate here: http://tinyhaus.blogspot.com/2011/03/for-japan.html

For Japan Day 6 Update

We're in Day 6 and 260 people have raised $5510.00 for Japan!  It doesn't look like we'll make it to 1000 tickets, but this is still an incredible number.  Thank you everyone for participating and passing the word.  I also want to mention that this offer is open to worldwide contributors.  I can and have shipped these crayons everywhere.  No worries on shipping costs or hassles, I'll take care of all the shipping costs :) 
The details and original post here: http://tinyhaus.blogspot.com/2011/03/for-japan.html


I'm so sorry for having missed the last few days worth of updates on the Japan raffle.  Our dog had a vet visit for oral surgery, he's old with bad teeth.  It was nerve-racking since they had to put him under for the procedure.  He's an old guy and they said he might not make it through.  But luckily he's fine now and recovering. Thank you Carkeek Park Veterinary Hospital and Dr. Rossi! 

Sojourn, (Be)Longing & Storylines

I currently have 3 shows that recently opened.  Sorry for the belated news.  Please go check it out if you're in the area.

STORYLINES: Contemporary Embroidery
Craft Alliance
6640 Delmar Blvd
STL, MO 63130  
March 18-May 8, 2011
Six contemporary artists explore narrative works in thread – stitch by stitch.
Michael Aaron McAllister
Ray Materson
Chris Niver
Deborah Baker
Caycez Zavaglia
And me!

SOJOURN
Northern State University: Isaac Licoln Gallery
Northern Galleries
1200 South Jay Street
Aberdeen, South Dakota, 57401
March 10 - May 13, 2011



(BE)LONGING
Kirkland Art Center
March 5 - April 9, 2011
Curated by Mercy Trent
Artists Include:
Sonny Assu
Jana Brevik
Zhi Lin
Hugo Ludena
Tess Martin
Saya Moriyasu
Remedios Rapoport
Marie Watt
and me!

"Mahjongg" 2007
Toothpicks, brown paper bag, rice bowl and cardstock
5.5" x 5.5" x 2.5"

For Japan: After Day 2

48 hours
206 people
450 tickets
$4500.00 dollars for The Japan Red Cross Society!

Thanks again for another terrific day!  Things have slowed a bit today.  I'd like to ask everyone's help in passing the word!  Feel free to post this on your Facebook, blog, tweet, even smoke signal :)  If we can get 100 tickets everyday until March 23rd we'll be able to meet our goal of 1000 tickets or $10,000.00 raised.  That would be an incredible task!

Just link to this: http://tinyhaus.blogspot.com/2011/03/for-japan.html
You can grab an image here: http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5253/5531130505_9f7349774e_b.jpg

For Japan: After Day 1

24 hours
155 people
343 tickets
$3430.00 dollars for The Japan Red Cross Society!

Thank you EVERYONE for your overwhelming response!  This was beyond anything I had hoped for.  We reached our goal of 200 tickets in under 12 hours.  Let's shoot for 1000 tickets by March 23rd.  I really do think we can hit that mark.  More information here: http://tinyhaus.blogspot.com/2011/03/for-japan.html

On another note I've maxed out my gmail sending capacity for March 16th.  Hopefully it will  reset in the morning or by the afternoon on March 17th.  For the people who bought tickets late tonight you'll get your confirmation email in the morning.  I have received your payment, you can always check in the link above for your name and number. THANK YOU for your patience.  Now for some sleep.
Thank you again,
Diem