FAQ's
What is the contact information for Garden in Transit?
Phone: 212.216.9441
Email: poh@portraitsofhope.org
Mailing Address:
2118 Wilshire Blvd. #527
Santa Monica, CA 90403
Studio Address:
149 W. 32nd st.
NY,NY 10001
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How can I donate to Garden in Transit?
You can make a tax-deductible donation to Garden in Transit by clicking here.
Are there sponsorship opportunities available?
Absolutely. GIT provides many unique opportunities for sponsors. Since this may be New York’s largest community collaboration and public art project and may include upwards of 40,000 participants and 800,000 square feet of canvas,
Sponsor a Taxi! GIT provides a once in a lifetime opportunity for potential sponsors to connect and interact with NYC. You can choose to sponsor 1 taxi, 10 taxis, or 20 taxis.
Become a Corporate Sponsor, if you are a corporation, we will advertise your company name on our Supporters page. To learn more click here or contact us with any sponsorship inquiries.
How long will the taxis be covered with the artwork?
The panels will be placed on taxis from September 1, 2007 until December 31, 2007.
How is the city of New York involved?
New York City has approved Garden in Transit as a once in a hundred year opportunity. The project coincides with the city’s centennial celebration of the NYC metered taxi, Taxi ’07.
How many NYC taxis will be involved?
This is a volunteer project for taxi operators. We expect thousands!
How many square feet of vinyl will be needed?
With your help we may paint up to 800K square feet of vinyl! Do I have to be an artist to participate?
With Garden In Transit everyone’s an artist! We welcome everyone
to participate in visually transforming the city of New York.
What does volunteering with GIT entail?
Volunteering with GIT is a great way to meet other New Yorker’s and a once in a lifetime opportunity to change the face of New York! To learn more about volunteering with GIT click here.
How do I sign up to volunteer with Garden in Transit?
To volunteer with Garden In Transit sign up here.
What does a school session look like?
A school session with GIT is both fun and educational! To learn more
about the educational and artistic components of our program click
here.
Will GIT come to a hospital?
Working with and in hospitals is an integral part of the GIT mission.
If you have a hospital or in patient facility you would like GIT to
visit please contact us and we’ll be happy to arrange a session.
What ages do you work with?
We work with all ages although most participants are usually between
8 and 18.
Can adults participate?
Of course! We welcome adults to paint with us. If you have a group you
would like to organize or if you’re an individual who wants to
make their mark on NYC.
How do I get to the GIT studio?
Our Hotel Pennsylvania donated studio space in the heart of Mid-town
Manhattan, located on 149 W. 32nd St. You can find directions
here.
Does GIT have special events?
We have hosted special events at our studio in the past and many more
are in the works. To stay up to date on our special events please join our mailing list.
Does GIT have a Myspace page?
We do! You can find us at: www.myspace.com/gardenintransit
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