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FRIDAY 27 MATCH BOX DEPEOT

Thursday, May 26th, 2016

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We will be Encountering Manhattan - near Madison Avenue and then lower Manhattan. Call us to pick up or deliver a matchbox throughout the day,

or

Meet us between 5 and 6pm at Bauman Rare Books where you can share your box with other locals before we place it in our New York Time Capsule.

Match Box Depot: 5-6pm
Bauman Rare Books - 535 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10022
(between 54th and 55th - near/next to suitcase shop)

Contact: Leanne/Naomi on 646-512-0530

Thanks so much to Bauman Rare Books for welcoming us into their sensational space - which is surrounded by amazing books written throughout diverse moments in time….

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Match Box Projects: Encounter…New York - “What are you all doing with those acrylic cases? Bauman Rare Books, 25 May 2016

THURSDAY 26 MAY

Thursday, May 26th, 2016

CALL US TO MEET UP IN THE FOLLOW AREAS TODAY

THIS AFTERNOON/EVENING

Join us in PROSPECT PARK near Brooklyn Museum this afternoon around 6-6.30 before we head into the Brooklyn Museum. We will in this vicinity of Brooklyn for the evening.

Call Leanne/Naomi on 646-512-0530

IMAGE:
Leanne Shedlezki and Naomi Shedlezki in collaboration with the People of New York
Match Box Projects: People Make Places - New York - Bodega by John

Johns matchbox includes a part of a passport work by Tom Sachs, an artist currently exhibiting at the Brooklyn Museum - (The museum is open late tonight and is right near where we will be in Prospect Park this afternoon!)

NEW YORK - PEOPLE MAKE PLACES

Wednesday, May 25th, 2016

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We have arrived in New York and are collecting matchboxes for our global project “People Make Places”. We welcome those living, working and/or studying in New York to join this project by creating a miniature impression of what New York means to you inside one of our signature matchboxes. Meet up with us across the five boroughs over the coming days to pick up or deliver a matchbox. Areas we will be in will be uploaded to this blog daily and/or every few hours.

Feel free to contact us to suggest a rendezvous pop up or place we can conduct a free workshop for those who would like some inspiration and assistance with their creations.

NOTE: Please ensure you read our People Make Places invitation instructions beforehand. They can be viewed at
http://www.matchboxprojects.com/MatchboxPortraitInstructions2015.php

People Make Places:Melbourne Meetup 18 April

Sunday, April 17th, 2016

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IMAGE:Leanne Shedlezki and Naomi Shedlezki with some of the 3000 matchboxes they have collected across the world from global citizens participating in People Make Places

Melbournians! Please join us. We are back for a long weekend. Your Melbourne matchboxes have toured with us across the globe. View 100s of magical matchboxes we have collected from our collaborators across Australia, Asia, Europe and Dubai. Family and friends welcome.

If you have yet to deliver your matchbox, please do! Ensure you read our invitation instructions beforehand at:
http://www.matchboxprojects.com/MatchboxPortraitInstructions2015.php

CITY CBD
Brunetti - City Square
214 Flinders Lane (corner of Swanston St)

NOTE: if we are not at the outside seating we will be inside in the upstairs area

Monday 18 April
4.30 - 6.30pm

contact: 0410 331 600 / 0419 388 108

TUESDAY 12 April - People Make Places - Brisbane Rendezvous

Tuesday, April 12th, 2016

Photo: Match Box Projects: Encounter...Brisbane @ Ugees, 2016    Copyright Leanne Shedlezki and Naomi Shedlezki, 2016
Photo: Match Box Projects: Encounter…Brisbane @ Ugees, 2016

Brisbane friends. Looking forward to seeing your magical Brisbane matchboxes. If you would like to invite your family and friends to join us or haven’t finished creating yet, we will have a workshop kit with us that anyone can use.

7.30-9.30am
Ugee’s
80 Boundary St, West End

After 9.30
Contact Naomi to meet up 0410 331 600

Instructions for your matchbox (including size of box for those that want to start creating) can be found at
http://www.matchboxprojects.com/MatchboxPortraitInstructions2015.php

10-12 April - Brisbane

Monday, April 11th, 2016

Brisbane friends ! We hope to see you during our stay.

Contact us on 0410 331 600 or 0419 388 108 to pick up/deliver your matchbox. We will be in the following areas.

10 APRIL
8am to 9.30am West End
10am-2.30pm APT08 at GOMA in South Bank (its the last day - highly recommend this free exhibition)
(unavailable to meet up between 1-1.45 and 2.30-3.40 - any other time is ok)

POP UP
3.40-4.40pm We will be collecting matchboxes at the State Library of Queensland at the Library Cafe. We should be on the outside tables.

7.45pm-8.30pm - West End @ The Burrow

MONDAY 11 April

7.30-9.30am
Ugee’s
80 Boundary St, West End

5-5.30
Queensland State Library Cafe, ground level outside, South Bank

6-7pm
Happy Cabin
58 Vulture St
West End
07 3844 9989

7pm onwards - in West End - contact us to meet up
Call us on 0410 331 600 / 0419 388 108

TUESDAY 12 April
7.30-9.30am
Ugee’s
80 Boundary St, West End

After 9.30
Contact Naomi to meet up 0410 331 600

Instructions for your matchbox (including size of box for those that want to start creating) can be found at
http://www.matchboxprojects.com/MatchboxPortraitInstructions2015.php

Join us on Art Month Sydney MOST ARI walking tour

Thursday, February 4th, 2016

We are leading a walking tour of Marrickville’s diverse artist run initiatives on Saturday 5 March from 2-5pm. Bookings are essential.

Book at
http://www.matchboxprojects.com/ariguide/Sat5March2016MarrickvilleARITourRegistration.php

Sydney matchbox delivery

Tuesday, December 1st, 2015

Hi fellow Sydneysiders,

We are currently here in Sydney. If you have a matchbox you would like to deliver please contact us via 0410 331 600 or info@matchboxprojects.com

Please ensure you have read our People Make Places Invitation Instructions beforehand:
http://www.matchboxprojects.com/MatchboxPortraitInstructions2015.php

Hope to hear from you soon!

warmest

Leanne and Naomi

FRIDAY 23 OCT - Last day to deliver your Lane Cove Matchboxes

Monday, October 19th, 2015

We will be at the Lane Cove Alive office on Friday afternoon (2.15-6pm) to collect Lane Cove matchboxes. The Lane Cove Alive Office is upstairs at 18a Burns Bay Road - next to Zjoosh).

Please ensure you have looked over our invitation instructions before returning your box:
http://www.matchboxprojects.com/PeopleMakePlacesLaneCoveInstructions.php

Also when delivering your box please ensure you leave ample time for us to take a photo of your creation in your hands and to record your voice describing your Lane Cove matchbox.

Last days for Lane Cove Match Box Delivery

Monday, October 12th, 2015

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We will be in the Lane Cove Alive Office (upstairs at 18a Burns Bay Road - next to Zjoosh) on the following days to collect People Make Places - Lane Cove matchboxes.

Please ensure you have looked over our invitation instructions before returning your box:
http://www.matchboxprojects.com/PeopleMakePlacesLaneCoveInstructions.php

Wednesday 14 Oct: 2.30 - 6pm

Thursday 15 Oct: 12.15 - 1.50pm & 3.15 - 5.15 pm

Friday 16 October: 12.50-5.30pm

Saturday 17 October : 10am - 6pm

Also when delivering your box please ensure you leave ample time for us to take a photo of your creation in your hands and to record your voice describing your Lane Cove matchbox.

CHECK BACK HERE DAILY FOR ANY TIME CHANGES /ADDITIONAL DATES & LOCATIONS

Last days for Lane Cove Match Box Delivery

Monday, October 12th, 2015

We will be in Lane Cove Plaza on the Green or in the Lane Cove Alive Office (upstairs at 18a Burns Bay Road - next to Zjoosh) on the following days to collect People Make Places - Lane Cove matchboxes

Please ensure you have looked over our invitation instructions before returning your box:
http://www.matchboxprojects.com/PeopleMakePlacesLaneCoveInstructions.php

Monday 12 October: 3.30-5pm @ Lane Cove Plaza near the seats in front of Zoosh
Wednesday 14 October: 4 - 6pm @ Lane Cove Plaza near the seats in front of Zoosh
Friday 16 October: 3.30-5.30pm @ Lane Cove Alive Office
Saturday 17 October: 10am-5pm @ Lane Cove Alive Office

CHECK BACK HERE DAILY FOR ANY TIME CHANGES /ADDITIONAL DATES & LOCATIONS

Lane Cove Matchbox Depot

Wednesday, October 7th, 2015

People Make Places Lane Cove

Collect a matchbox or drop off your finished Lane Cove Creation for People Make Places during the following times:

@ LANE COVE ALIVE OFFICE: 18a Burns Bay Rd - in the Village Plaza above Blue Illusion (upstairs) - next door to Zjoosh
Thursday 8 October - 4.15-6
Friday 9 October - 3.30-6
Saturday 10 October - 10-5.30

Sunday 11 October @ the VILLAGE FAIR
To collect a matchbox and see the People Make Places Lane Cove Time Capsule created so far - visit us at the Village Fair - we will be in the Love Where You Live Lane Cove Council Tent - located opposite/close to the Post Office on Burns Bay Rd.

For those who already have one of our matchboxes and are creating their matchbox impressions at home, please ensure you read our instructions at
http://www.matchboxprojects.com/PeopleMakePlacesLaneCoveInstructions.php

All family, friends and work colleagues are welcome to pick up one of our signature matchboxes and join the journey!

If you cant make anyone the above times contact us and we will do our best to meet you at another time. 0410 331 600 / 0419 388 108

Lane Cove Match Box Depot / Free Match Box Workshops

Monday, September 28th, 2015

People Make Places Workshops

We are really excited to see our People Make Places Lane Cove Time Capsule filled this week with magical matchboxes!

Join us at one of our depots to collect a matchbox, drop off your completed masterpieces or use our creative corner to create your own impression of Lane Cove. Feel free to bring anything from home to include in your box!

WHERE:

LANE COVE ALIVE
Level 1, 18 Burns Bay Rd, Lane Cove
(in Lane Cove Plaza up the stairs between to Zjoosh and Blue Illusion)

SYNERGY YOUTH CENTRE*
8 Little St, Lane Cove
(under the pool grandstand, just down from the Lane Cove Council Building)
*open to youth 11-18 years of age (parents welcome to create a box too)

WHEN:

Thursday 1 October
11.15-12.15 and 2-3.30 pm @ ALIVE OFFICE

Friday 2 October
11-12 @ ALIVE OFFICE
2.30-3.45 @ SYNERGY
4.30-5.30 @ ALIVE OFFICE

Sunday 4 October
We will be out and about in Lane Cove on Sunday until about 6 including at the Farmers Markets at Lane Cove Public School in the morning and conducting a free workshop at the Alive office in the afternoon. (12.30-2). If anyone would like to collect a matchbox or deliver theirs please phone or text us.

Naomi 0410 331 600 Leanne 0419 388 108

NEW DATES - look back here for times closer to the dates:

Thursday 8 October
Late afternoon @ the ALIVE office

Saturday 10 October
All day @ the ALIVE office

Sunday 11 October (to pick up a matchbox only)
All day @ the Village Fair - look back here for location on the day

Friday 16 October & Saturday 17 October - (we will only be collecting everyone’s finished matchboxes)
@ the ALIVE office

NOTE - please check back here each day for any possible time changes

For those who already have one of our matchboxes and are creating their matchbox impressions at home, please ensure you read our instructions at
http://www.matchboxprojects.com/PeopleMakePlacesLaneCoveInstructions.php

All family, friends and work colleagues are welcome to pick up one of our signature matchboxes and join the journey!

If you can’t make anyone the above times contact us and we will do our best to meet you at another time.

Monday 28 September Lane Cove Matchbox collection

Monday, September 28th, 2015

We will be at Lane Cove’s The Cake Man from 5-5.30. ( back area near cake counter)

contact Naomi: 0410 331 600

Lane Cove - Sat 26 & Sun 27 September

Saturday, September 26th, 2015

We will be out and about in Lane Cove Plaza and surrounds on Saturday afternoon and Sunday.

Contact us to pick up or deliver your matchboxes

Naomi - 0410 331 600
Leanne - 0419 388 108

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