Final Project: Progress

Assignment #24: Further define and work on your final project. Due date: Dec 10. Add a paragraph about it's current state on your blog.

To "explain" my project, I've copied and pasted a public ad I put on Craigslist, CouchSurfing, TC's Classified, among other online communities.

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Are you of mixed race or culture (2 or more)?
Have you had a relationship (current or past) with somebody of mixed race or another race than your own?
Do you have children of mixed race or another race than your own?
When asked, "Where are you from?" do you require more than a few words?

I WANT TO HEAR YOUR STORY! (AND TAKE YOUR PHOTOGRAPH, TOO)

ABOUT THE PROJECT:
I am a graduate (art and art education) student working on an art project that involves all the questions above and more. I am using the initial process for a small class assignment, but beyond that, it is out of personal interest. Since this is at the very beginning stage, I have no specific thesis or end result. I feel as if this will be reached through the "research" process. I am looking for volunteers who would like to engage in a short conversation/dialogue and then have a few photographs taken that will later be used with drawing - this should take approximately 1 hour.

PARENTS OF BABIES/CHILDREN (0-18 years old):
I am especially interested if you would be willing to share your experiences as a parent - your concerns, challenges, positive experiences - of having or adopting children of different or mixed race/cultures. I will compensate extra accordingly (see below).

DATES/TIME:
Phase I: 12/06/2012 - 12/10/2012; By appointment, flexible

LOCATION:
Midtown (local Starbucks for interview, apartment studio for photograph)

COMPENSATION:
I am working with a $0 budget here, so I would appreciate volunteers without compensation, but at the very least, due to the immediacy of volunteers needed, I can offer $30, along with any reasonable travel reimbursement, and a drink. Referrals: For each person (that somehow "qualifies") that you can bring along, I will also compensate you with an additional $10 (or $20 for each child/baby).

CONTACT:
Email above! Please send me a couple of sentences about yourself and why you want to get involved, along with some times you'll be available from 12/06/2012 to 12/10/2012.