www.unionproject.org - TONIGHT, 7:00 pm, PEABODY HIGH POETRY SLAM AT THE UNION PROJECT! Youth Place and the Union Project is proud to sponsor this incredible student organized and run event. Please come and support the creativity and motivation of these amazing students! You will not be disappointed! New Clay Classes Announced A new summer and fall slate of clay classes has been announced. Exciting classes include majolica classes, slip casting, wheel throwing, mug making, tile making, kiln building and more. Email Justin@unionproject.org for more information. Union Project has also started a “Ceramics Only” email list, for those interested in receiving regular updates regarding the clay studio. If you’re interested in joining this email list you can sign up by visiting http://unionproject.mennonite.net/mailman/listinfo/ ceramics.unionproject, or email Justin@unionproject.org with the words “ceramics email subscription” in the subject line. Stained Glass Classes Continue in June "I think the whole concept of the Union Project is terrific! (I wish I had thought of it)...You have salvaged an entire neighborhood; and that is quite astounding!" --Michael from Ste. Genevieve, Missouri Union Project stained glass classes are becoming more and more popular for our out of state visitors! Union Project has welcomed class members from Washington State, New York, Illinois, Virginia, Ohio, Indiana, Missouri, West Virginia, and of course Pennsylvania. Class #6SGC is on June 2-4. Contact Justin@unionproject.org or call 412-363-4550 x 2 to register for this class. "The class was fantastic. Well organized, well equipped, highly motivated and competent instruction, well-chosen classmates, inspiring setting, great lunch...I kept one of the rubbings and a couple of small pieces of lead from the project as souvenirs. Still have them and treasure them." --Paul from Seattle, Washington Union Project needs a truck Do you have a pickup truck, minivan, cargo van, or other vehicle capable of hauling building materials? Union Project needs is in need of a vehicle, and would welcome this as a donation. We can provide you with a tax receipt and a donation acknowledgement in return. Please contact Justin@unionproject.org or call 412-363-4550x2 if you have a vehicle to donate. Party @ Union Project! Join a new Renaissance! In the spirit of the 1920's Harlem Renaissance - where innovation, creativity and culture spurred social change and equality - join the Union Project as we host a 'Rent Party'! In the 1920s, Harlem artists would hold parties with live music, food and drink and would pay their rent with admission earned at the door! The Union Project has recently purchased its building and has a new mortgage to pay off, so come to our Rent Party on Saturday, June 3 to enjoy and support the diverse East End Renaissance of art, culture and community! Artists: Omega Love and Christian Dillingham Trio (Jazz, Soul & Blues); Peabody High School Visual Art & Union Project Artists; Silent Auction; Food & Drink; Dress: 1920's encouraged; 7 PM to 10 PM; Sliding Scale of $10-$50. Contact jess@unionproject.org for more information. Tickets available online at www.unionproject.org or at the door The Party Weekend Schedule: 6/2: First Friday Union Hour 6 - 8 PM 6/3: Homegrown Saturdays Art & Farmers Market kickoff 10 AM - 2 PM 6/3: Saturday evening “Rent Party” in the spirit of the Harlem Renaissance 7 PM - 10 PM 6:4 Highland Park Yard Sale with benefit shopping at UP! Intern/Volunteer Job Opportunity Union Project is in need of a marketing intern. This intern will work primarily in conducting market research and analysis for current and upcoming Union Project social enterprises. Intern must have basic computer skills including experience with Microsoft office, Internet, and writing skills. This position is great for a college or graduate student hoping to fulfill internship credits towards graduation requirements. Please contact Justin@unionproject.org for more information. ATTENTION ARTISTS, CREATORS, GARDENERS, ETC. We are now accepting applications for the Homegrown Saturdays vendor tables. For only a small fee you can have a 3 foot or 6 foot table to sell your arts, crafts, teas, flowers, vegetables and more! Please reserve your table now by going on line and filling out the application or emailing hilary@unionproject.org to have one sent to you. Union Project participating in Highland Park Yard Sale Need a good excuse to tackle the ever-popular spring-cleaning? The Union Project’s Board of Directors will participate in the Community Yard Sale on Sunday, June 4. Our goal is to raise $1,000 towards the Union Project’s catalytic community programs! Donations will be accepted starting May 1 and running up until the Friday before the sale – June 2, 2006 – at any time the Union Project is open. Receipts are available for tax purposes. Union Project cannot pick up items for donation, and will ONLY accept the following: ‧ Furniture – bookshelves, desks, chairs, tables ‧ Toys, puzzles and children’s clothing ‧ Books, DVDs, CDs and videotapes ‧ Tools and project supplies ‧ Small household appliances in working order Due to limited storage and display space, we are NOT accepting clothing or footwear. For suggestions about where to donate these items, please visit the Alliance of Nonprofit Stores’ website: www.shopans.org. Items that do not sell on the day of the sale will be donated to an ANS member store. If you have questions about donating to Union Project please email board member Abby Sandel, abbysandel@earthlink.net. See The Temptations, Support the Union Project On Thursday, June 15, 2006 at 8PM, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra will host its 3rd Annual Community Partners Concert with guest stars The Temptations and chairperson, Max Starks! A portion of ticket sales from this incredible night goes directly to the Union Project!! The PSO donates the orchestra services, and secures corporate sponsors to underwrite out of pocket costs associated with guest artist services and concert production. Tickets will be on sale until June 1st. Please call to buy your tickets and earmark them for the Union Project by calling 412-392-4833 or ordering online http://www.pittsburghsymphony.org/pghsymph.nsf/web/onstage.html. Free Grant Workshop at the Union Project A free grant workshop will be held at the Union Project on June 27 from 7-9:15 PM. Sponsored by the Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area (www.riversofsteel.com), the workshop will focus on grants of interest to folk and traditional artists; cultural, arts, and heritage organizations; festival committees; traditional performing and visual arts groups; and historical societies. Grants from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, Pennsylvania Humanities Council, Pennsylvania Heritage Parks Program, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, and the Carnegie Library’s Foundation Center will be discussed. For more information and to RSVP, please contact Julie Throckmorton-Meunier at Rivers of Steel, (412) 464-4020 ext. 45, jthrockmorton@riversofsteel.com. You can donate to Union Project online by visiting https://secure.groundspring.org/dn/index.php?aid=6211. _______________________________________________ update mailing list update@unionproject.org http://unionproject.mennonite.net/mailman/listinfo/update.unionproject