(NAME-MCE) MIXED KIDS PHOTO SHOOT in L.A. October 12th

[Anselmo Villanueva]

Please share with your contacts in the Los Angeles area.

Thanks,

Anselmo

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Kip Fulbeck's new book project is MIXED KIDS ... a photo portrait book about
multiracial/multiethnic kids!

We're having an open shoot Sunday, October 12th. Here are the details:

MIXED KIDS PHOTO SHOOT / L.A.

Sunday, October 12th
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Japanese American National Museum
369 East First Street
Los Angeles, California 90012
213.625.0414
Map & Directions: http://www.janm.org/visit/map.php

OPEN CALL

This is an open call for mixed kids 12 and under ... multiracial, biracial,
mestizo, Hapa, etc.  Any ethnic mixture is welcome!  Approximately 100
children will be picked for the book.

DETAILS

1.  Release forms must be signed by parents/legal guardians.  If you are
bringing children that aren't your own, please print out this release form
and have it signed.  Kip will not photograph anyone without a signed
release.

http://s508.photobucket.com/albums/s326/kfulbeck/?action=view&current=mixed_kids_release.jpg

2.  Please have your child wear their typical clothes.  We'd like them to
look as everyday (and beautiful!) as they normally do, as opposed to having
them look "dressed up."

3.  Please do not have your child wear all white.  Kip shoots on a white
backdrop, so white jackets, t-shirts, etc. bleed into the background.  The
less white clothing, the better.

4.  Let your child know this is a fun project.  Kip is great with kids, and
he'll joke around with them, show them their pictures and give them
stickers.  But anything you can do to get them in a fun frame of mind is
appreciated.  Please make sure they're well-fed and have gotten their sleep!
 :)

5.  Depending on crowds, the whole portrait process can usually be completed
in 10-20 minutes.

6.  INDIVIDUAL STATEMENTS:  Your child will be given the opportunity to
write about themselves on a piece of paper (similar to Kip's other books)
... the basic question is "Who are you?" but they can take it wherever they
want.  They can write as many statements as they want, but they must finish
it at the shoot before you leave -- i.e. no sending it in by mail later.
 Kids are pretty good at coming up with their own genius ideas here!
 Scribbling for the younger kids is fine.

7.  If they'd like to practice, make sure to have them write/draw in a 7"x7"
box with black ink.  They'll probably have to re-do a statement on premises
to keep the project uniform.

FAQs

What are my child's chances of getting in the book?
It all depends on how many people we shoot and what the publisher pics.  For
100% Hapa, Kip photographed 1200 people for 120 images.  For Permanence, he
photographed 400 people for 120 images.  We are planning to photograph
approximately 300-400 kids for Mixed Kids.

How do I increase their chances of getting picked?
This is a hard one, as we don't make the final decision, but usually the
more original the statement, the better.  Humor, drawings, and poignancy are
always good.

Can we get copies of the pictures?
Sorry, but we cannot forward original pictures.  If you are interested in
purchasing an image, we can send you a sample copy.  Please contact me
(Lindsay) at info at thehapaproject.com to inquire about purchasing signed
prints.

OTHER NEWS

HAPA CLOTHING
For any expectant mothers ... Kip just designed a new Hapa maternity
shirt ... super cute!
http://www.cafepress.com/hapaproject.305236774

And other new Hapa shirts:  http://www.zazzle.com/hapaproject

HAPA EXHIBITS
The Hapa Project exhibit (30 prints) is now up in College Park, GA and will
open September 26 in Santa Clara, CA.

Schedule:     http://www.seaweedproductions.com/hapa/exhibitions.aspx
Santa Clara Show     http://scu.edu/desaisset/exhibits/hapa-project.cfm
Santa Clara Opening     http://scu.edu/desaisset/index.cfm

The complete Hapa Project/JANM show (80 prints, paintings, video,
interactive Polaroids) will open in Chicago soon!

PRESS
If you missed the latest articles on Kip's work, here are some links:

http://www.blurdigital.com/read-and-engage/detail/visualizing-what-it-means-to-be-mixed/
http://asiancemagazine.com/apr_2008/kip_fulbeck_brings_permanence_with_tattoos

Kip is also featured in a three page spread in the current issue of Tattoo
Savage (October 2008)

Thanks for your help and support the Japanese American National Museum!

Lindsay
The Hapa Project
root at list.thehapaproject.com