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Everything you want to know about 67 Books
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What is 67 Books?
In celebration of National Library Week 2010 (April 11-17), 67 Books is a weeklong performance art event wherein 67 Orange County Library System (OCLS) cardholders read aloud for one hour at a time any book they choose from the OCLS collection, on the roof of Orlando Public Library. The number 67 corresponds to the number of hours Orlando Public Library is open in the span of one week. 67 Books is an independent production of Brian Feldman Projects in celebration of National Library Week. The event is supported through the in-kind donations of area businesses and individuals, and has not been paid for by the Orange County Library System. Supported by Adult Literacy League, Dandelion Communitea Cafe, Ethos Vegan Kitchen, Fat American, Florida Film Festival, Frames Forever & Art Gallery, Get Feldman!, itchy illustration, Kiteman Productions, Loving Hut, Mama’s Sauce Print Shoppe, Orlando Downtown Development Board, Raphsodic Cooperative Company, Right Step Media, SAK Comedy Lab, Show Systems, Sunbelt Rentals, TisseArt.com, Tommy Wingo, Track Shack, Voci Dance We are still seeking project supporters and volunteers! Please contact projects@brianfeldman.com for information. How can I take part? Apply online at http://www.ocls.info/67books beginning Wednesday, March 3, 2010. All 67 places will be allocated by means of a random drawing to be held on Friday, March 19, 2010. We will let you know if you have won a place by email. You will need to tell us if you intend to accept the place or not. How will participants be selected? Participants will be chosen at random. There are only two criteria - participants be aged 16 or over and be an OCLS cardholder. When does the event take place? Sunday, April 11, 2010 from 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM Monday, April 12, 2010 from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM Tuesday, April 13, 2010 from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM Wednesday, April 14, 2010 from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM Thursday, April 15, 2010 from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM Friday, April 16, 2010 from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday, April 17, 2010 from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Who can participate? Anyone aged 16 or over who is an OCLS cardholder. I use a wheelchair - can I take part? While the roof is not wheelchair accessible, there are other ways you can participate in 67 Books. Can I take a friend or relative with me? By all means bring friends and relatives to support you, but each person must stand alone on the roof for their hour. Can I bring my pet? No pets will be allowed on the roof of Orlando Public Library. Can I apply more than once? No. Will I be paid? No. Will the event be broadcast? Yes, the event will be shown live on the event websites http://brianfeldman.com/67books and http://www.ocls.info/67books as well as http://www.livestream.com/BrianFeldman. Additionally, we expect that there will be a great deal of press attention for the project. In agreeing to take part, you also agree that your image can be used in this way. I live a long way from Orlando Public Library. Will you pay for my travel and accommodation? Unfortunately we can't pay for the participants’ expenses. Can I bring equipment with me? All you are asked to bring is the book you intend to read from the OCLS collection. You might also want to bring warm clothes (especially if your time slot is during the night). You will be wearing a microphone for the duration of your time on the overhang. How do I get onto the roof? You will be put onto the roof by means of a scissor lift designed for the purpose. You will need to be able to climb a short ladder in order to get on to the scissor lift. What can I do when I'm on the roof? Why, read of course! (Participants are responsible for the selection of materials read, and the OCLS bears no responsibility for the provision of or choice of book passages read during the event.) Isn’t it dangerous? Your safety is our primary concern, but it’s not dangerous. The roof is large (40' x 39' dimensions) and you will be standing in the center of it. What if it rains? The event will continue whatever the weather. The roof is not covered. What if I want to get down before the end of my hour? The artist’s vision is that the roof is occupied for the entire event’s duration. We hope that all participants will wish to fulfill the artist’s wishes. We hope that in volunteering to take part, you will make a commitment to stay on the roof for the whole 60 minutes. Can I swap my place? All slots are allocated randomly. If you can’t take up the slot you’ve been allocated, you’ll have to reject the place. What if I arrive late or miss my slot? Unfortunately if you miss your slot, we will have to replace you so that the roof is not unoccupied. However, you are welcome to become a stand-in for that day in case someone else also drops out. Do I just show up at the Orlando Public Library? When you are allocated a space, you will be sent information telling you where to go on the day assigned. |
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67 Books is an independent production of Brian Feldman Projects in celebration of National Library Week. The event is supported through the in-kind donations of area businesses and individuals, and has not been paid for by the Orange County Library System.
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