Art Impact (Nepal)

Social Innovation through art and engagement

(Feb 2016)

An initiative to rebuild Nepal, By Civil Innovation Lab and Lumbini World Peace forum

What defines us all – Is how we rise when we fall.

Impact Art - NepalWHO WE AREO Lumbini World Peace Forum (LWPF in short) is

an NGO that works to promote world peace, social-justice, equality, sustainable development & respect for the environment.

(http://www.lumbinipeace.org/) lumbini.peace@gmail.com O Civil Innovation Lab (CIV) is dedicated to

transform inefficiencies, bridge gaps, address value creation and connect stakeholders.

(https://www.facebook.com/CivilInnovation/)robin@doing.gd

Impact Art - NepalProblem:O Nepal Earthquake killed more than

8,000 people and leaving more than 2,000,000 Nepalese people homeless.

O Villagers affected by earthquake were already living in poverty.

O Tourism, a big source of income for Nepal is badly affected, even though the popular destinations are not really damaged by the earthquake.

Impact Art - NepalFacts:O Many Nepalese people want to be able

to support themselves, instead of relying on donations and subsidies to get by, but there is lack of opportunities, accessibility to information or funding.

O International aid in Haiti after earthquake did not create an environment better 5 years after, Nepalese do not want the same to happen to them.

Impact Art - NepalSolution:O Impact art is a social initiative that

engages the power of the humanities to promote understanding and peace.

O Using art as a medium, Impact Art brings artists and innovators to other countries and allow the exchange of ideas and crowdsource solutions for marginalized communities.

Impact Art - NepalO Impact art – Nepal is a series of events.

O Buddhist art workshop to share the passion of Buddhism and appreciation of Buddhist art.

O Art for social good workshop talks about art as a medium of communication. Artists can come and exchange ideas and learn more about Nepalese Art

O Social Innovation Workshop to share how art can be used for disaster recovery and alleviate poverty.

Impact Art - NepalO The art exhibition displaying art from

prominent artists will be on exhibition and for sale, with the proceeds going towards the Impact Art – Nepal project. (see goals)

O A bazzar selling handicrafts made in Nepal by the villagers

O Challenging conventional givingDonors -> Conscious buyers, Recipients -> Generators of wealth.

Impact Art - NepalGoals O To support entrepreneurial activities in

Nepal, transforming the survivors into entrepreneurs before they get turned into refugees by the conventional system.

O To engage international innovation community on solutions to rebuild a better Nepal.

O Run art programs in these studios to enable villagers to make handicrafts and art and increase their income.

Impact Art - NepalGoals:O To create more awareness of Nepal and

Nepalese art and crafts.O To promote art and culture of Nepal.O Allow visiting (international and domestic)

artists to come and visit the villages and train the villagers and create collaborative works.

O Allow visiting international artists to return to their countries to spread the beauty of Nepal.

Impact Art - NepalGoals:O Build earthquake proof art studio centers with

land provided by local artists in Bhaktapur, Bungmati and other regions where the earthquake damaged, for artists to work and stay.

O Build rooms for international artists to visit stay to engage with locals in the studios and to be inspired by the scenery in Nepal.

O Promote social art-tourism, where international artist can interact with local artists and exchange ideas.

Impact Art - NepalGoalsO Raise funds to build earthquake studios

which can house 10 artists and 2 international artists to stay.O Nominal rates of US$15 a day for room and

board for them to train villagers and create art inspired by Nepal scenery.

O Enhance training program to train next generation of Nepali artists.

O Buy initial art materials and tools to create arts and crafts.

Impact Art - NepalArtists Involved: O Dorjee Gurung Lama

O Artist/Painter/Writer/SingerO Umesh Shrestha

O Artist/PainterO Mr. Ajit Kumar Sah

O MithilaO Mr.Nar Bahadur Bishwakarma

O Artist/Sculptor

How do we do it?1. Run events for various communities

O Art Collectors - The artists can talk about Nepal art and share about Lumbini the birthplace of Buddha and their experiences and culture. 

O Artists - The artists talk about how disaster affected their art. The artists can share different techniques used in Nepali art. Promote Nepal as a destination for inspiration and the art studios.

O Innovation Community - The artists share the role of art in disaster recovery. Brainstorm new ideas on how to support marginalized communities post disaster.

How do we do it?2. Run Art Exhibition.

O The prominent artists will sell their art, sculptures, Thangka, Mithila.

O They can work on a collaboration piece in the duration of the show to sell at an auction.

O Prices range from US$100 – US$1,0003. Sell Handicrafts.

O The crafts made by the villagers will be for sale and for orders in bulk

Impact Art - NepalO All sale goes to artist for material and efforts to

cover costs (transport, gallery cost, airfare, meals)O All remaining profits from art and handicrafts will

go towards building residential art studios in the damaged villages (First one in Lumbini, Birthplace of Buddha)

O Supporting entrepreneurship workshops, funding training and grants for starting businesses.

Lumbini World Peace Forum has been duly registered in the District Administration Office of Kathmandu (reg. No. 1036/071/072) as well as affiliated with Social Welfare Council, Nepal (Aff. No. 41696). LWPF’s PAN no. is 603272769.

How you can supportO We are looking for sponsors for

O Accomodations for 2 – 5 artist / crewO Subsidized Venue

O Financial support to support O Travel costs for artists O Logistics support to bring artwork

O Volunteer to help in PR, and bring in crowds

O Buy art and handicrafts at our events

Why you should support

O Support initiatives which builds capacity for marginalized people.

O Enhance your profile as a pioneer in social innovation

O Sponsors will be recognized as leaders in social change

O Support the future generation of innovators

PartnersO Lumbini World Peace ForumO Nepal academy of Fine Arts O Nepal Innovation Lab (World Vision)O Ministry of Home Affairs – NepalO Ministry of Finance – NepalO Social Welfare Council – Kathmandu,

NepalO Tourism Board of Nepal

Partners

Partners

Partners

Relief 2.0 is a subsidiary of Civil Innovation Lab, founded by Carlos Miranda Levy and Robin Low. International Art shows have been run after the Japan Tsunami in over 20 cities.

http://news.asiaone.com/News/Latest+News/Singapore/Story/A1Story20120918-372149.html

http://features.insing.com/gallery/singaporean-leads-disaster-relief-work-with-a-difference/id-ee3c0400/photos/

http://www.artitute.com/2013/06/01/robin-low-at-rosarito-art-fest-2013/

Planning on making this project sustainable and open source to run after every major disaster to promote human centric disaster recovery

Dates25 Apr – 29 Apr

The Taragaon Museum

Boudhanath Sadak, 44600

Nepal

21 May – 26 May

AS220 93 Mathewson St. Providence, RI

USA

28 May – 29 May

Rosarito Art Fest

Blvd. Popotla km 30 Baja California

Mexico

9 Jun Black Indian Inn

38 Bicknell Street, Boston, MA

USA

Aug Singapore  Nov New York USA

LinksO https://

www.facebook.com/artimpactnepalO http

://publichouse.sg/2016/02/13/art-impact-leveraging-on-the-arts-to-help-nepal-quake-survivors/

O http://www.lumbinipeace.org/art-impact-nepal-2/

O http://as220.org/art-impact-nepal/O http://

www.boston.com/event/art-impact-nepal-5620096