Thursday, October 2nd, 2008
NYC::Guerilla Philanthropy
This is fantastic. Spearheaded by artist Steve Lambert, a group calling themselves The Federation of Students and Nominally or Unemployed Artists handed out $1000 in on the spot, instant grants in NY’s Union Square. In the team’s own words, the FSNUA “aims to re-inspire creative thinking and action in everyday people be removing a small barrier and providing encouragement. We give small, unsecured grants in the form of $10-$60 for creative projects thought up on the spot by everyday people.” How does it work? Each of the 10 members raised $100 in cash and then convened with a makeshift grant proposal office in the park, where recipients lined up, proposed their ideas, and walked away with certificate and cash in-hand. New York needs more stuff like this…
Video via Steve Lambert on Vimeo.
News source via Urban Prankster
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