Tanabata Wish Upon a Star
A$4,500
of $4,500 targetyrs ago
Successful on 18th Jun 2014 at 12:11AM.
Way out West Festival for Children is in its third year and going strong. As the only contemporary art festival for children in Western Sydney we provide innovative and free theatre performances, exhibitions and art workshops that are inclusive of all the children in the community, regardless of their socio-economic background or abilities.
The theme of the festival this year is cultural storytelling, with the featured event being a giant installation entitled Tanabata: Wish Upon a Star by Melbourne based Japanese artist Chaco Kato. This ambitious installation explores a Japanese folk tale of two star crossed lovers that have been banished to either ends of the galaxy and reunite each year on the 7 July. Through workshops lead by artist Chaco Kato, the large evolving sculpture will celebrate the Japanese Star Festival by incorporating local children’s origami, kirigami and tanzaku to create a swirling constellation of wishes.
Through this initiative we are asking you to help us realise this incredible project by Chaco Kato and the children of Western Sydney.
How The Funds Will Be Used
The funds raised will be used to purchase materials and hire facilitators and artists for Tanabata: Wish Upon a Star so that Chaco Kato's innovative and ambitious vision can be realised for the Way out West Festival for Children.
The Challenges
Our main challenge in producing the Way out West Festival for Children is maintaining high quality theatre and workshops with financial constraints. These financial pressures also limit us to the scale and reach of the festival to the children of Sydney. With your help, you will allow us to maintain this high standard and continue to grow to provide these amazing programs to even more children.
A huge thank you on our Facebook and Twitter pages. A mention on our Way out West Festival for Children website.
1 chosen
Est. delivery is Jul 14
A huge thank you on our Facebook and Twitter pages. A mention on our Way out West Festival for Children website. A copy of the illustrated book Tanabata: Wish Upon a Star commissioned for the Way out West Festival for Children.
11 chosen
Est. delivery is Jul 14
A huge thank you on our Facebook and Twitter pages. A mention on our WOW Festival website. A copy of the illustrated book Tanabata: Wish Upon a Star commissioned for the Way out West Festival for Children. All pledges prior to the 29 May will have access to our VIP pre-booking day allowing you access to tickets PRIOR to the general public booking day.
10 chosen
Est. delivery is Jul 14
A huge thank you on our Facebook and Twitter pages. A mention on our Way out West Festival for Children website. A copy of the illustrated book Tanabata: Wish Upon a Star commissioned for the WOW Festival, signed by the Artists involved in the creation of Tanabata. Our exclusive merchandise gift bag. All pledges prior to the 29 May will have access to our VIP pre-booking day allowing you access to tickets PRIOR to the general public booking day.
6 chosen / 39 available
Est. delivery is Jul 14
All $100 rewards as well as... A double pass to any of Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre's 2014 mainstage season performances (depending on availability). An invitation to the pre-Way out West dress rehearsal for the Conductor and the Clown by MonkeyBaa Theatre Company, a great opportunity to see their creative process!
2 chosen / 7 available
Est. delivery is Jul 14
All the $100 rewards as well as... 4 tickets to any of Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre's mainstage season performances (depending on availability). An invitation to the pre-Way out West dress rehearsal for the Conductor and the Clown by MonkeyBaa Theatre Company, a great opportunity to see their creative process! A hanging origami artwork made specifically by the WOW Festival Children. 2 tickets to our WOW Festival thank you dinner.
0 chosen / 4 available
Est. delivery is Jul 14
All our $100 rewards as well as... 8 tickets to any of Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre's mainstage season performances (depending on availability). A hanging origami artwork made specifically by the WOW Festival Children. An invitation to the pre-WOW dress rehearsal for the Conductor and the Clown. 6 tickets to our WOW Festival thank you dinner. A special WOW Festival commemorative thank you plaque. For businesses: a full page feature in the next edition of Generator.
0 chosen / 2 available
Est. delivery is Jul 14