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Why is ME’DI.ATE fundraising now? You didn’t have to raise money before.

Well, actually we did need to. We just never had the means and resources to put on specific events to do it.  For over 10 years, ME’DI.ATE and its projects, such as the Soundwave Festival, existed because it was a labor of love and a strong belief the world needs to experience this inspiring work from these innovative artists. Thousands of hours of volunteer time were poured into developing and presenting exhibitions and events and tens of thousands of dollars were spent of our personal savings to pay for venues, equipment, materials and artists. We are extremely fortunate that you have responded with great enthusiasm to our projects. None of us are wealthy and have multiple jobs just to make ends meet, however, we are now fortunate as a non-profit entity to be able to have a platform to create fundraising events.

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Why not get the money from grants and foundations?

Grant bodies insist on having other means of revenue and public support that shows voracity of our organization and our projects before they will consider giving any money. In other words, without your support, we can’t receive support from grant bodies. While we have been fortunate to have skilled volunteers to write grants and receive grant awards since 2008, most foundations are unable to give you the amount you request, have limits on the amount they can give, restrict where the funds are spent, and/or require you to raise the money elsewhere as well.

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Where does the money go?

The money raised (after fundraising production expenses) will support the development of our innovative programming and keep our non-profit running for another year. This unrestricted funding allows us to use the funds where it is needed the greatest including production, material and equipment needs, office rental, honorariums for artists and staff for their tireless work, office supplies, non-profit government fees,  web hosting and maintenance fees, insurance fees and much more. All this enables us to continue having affordable ticket prices for our 2012 season.

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Why should I become a sponsor?

Due to the intimate nature of our events, even selling out tickets to the PLAYBACK series at the general ticket price of $20 would only raise half of our $10,000 need. If you are able to afford more, please consider becoming a sponsor and receive special gifts and benefits as well as a tax-deduction for your generosity.

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Why does the public need to support ME’DI.ATE? Shouldn’t you be able to survive through ticket sales like any other business?

ME’DI.ATE’s mission is to present new innovative and experiential work as a public benefit to inspire, educate and entertain audiences  with new ideas and support underrepresented artists and musicians from the local and global experimental art and music scene. Like all non-profit arts organizations, its business is not to make money, but provide cultural value to the community. The costs of productions are usually 10x more than prices of tickets and underwritten by grants, public donors and sponsors. We keep ticket prices affordable so everyone, regardless of class, can attend our events.

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If you can’t turn a profit, why not shut it down?

As a non-profit, we are restricted by the government to turn a profit. Every cent must go to the creation and presentation of innovative work. Like most non-profits, and more specifically, art organizations, there is never enough money to truly and effectively support the work that we do. Along with our board, we set reasonable attainable annual budget to guide us what is possible for the year. Every additional funding beyond our budget is marked to enable us to raise artist fees, keep ticket prices low, purchase much need equipment or supplies on our waiting list, or operate another month in our office.

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Why are tickets higher than before?

As a fundraising event, we had to raise prices to enable us a shot at attaining our fundraising goal of $10,000. This will help us keep ticket prices affordable – and lower than these fundraising events – even some free events for our next season in 2012.

Communications Manager
Development Manager
Documentation Manager
Development and Communication Interns
Production and Documentation Volunteers

Communications Manager

As a Communications Manager, you will be responsible for external communications and event promotions for our organization, which includes our acclaimed Soundwave festival. This position involves independent work with writing, phone calls and emails.
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This includes:
• Writing and Editing Press Releases and Promotional Copy
• Managing and maintaining our websites, email marketing and social networks
• Researching and recommending promotional platforms (print/media/online)
• Posting event listings online/in print
• Managing event promotional material needs and distributions
• Develop and Coordinate interviews/features for artists and staff
• Creating, Writing and organizing electronic/physical press kits
• Researching and developing relationships with journalists and media outlets
• Managing Media lists
• Managing artists promotional requirements
• Help develop marketing plans/programs for exposure of our non-profit and work
• Secondary spokesperson for organization and our programs
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Time Commitment
Monthly commitment 20 hours/month
Available for twice-monthly planning/status meetings
Work is done independently reporting to the Production Director and Executive Director.
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Requirements:
• Passionate about the arts and music
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Computer skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Work with WordPress and Email Marketing programs a plus
• A go-getter with a proactive attitude
• Ability to work collaboratively & independently
• Willingness to commit 20 hours/month
• PR/Festival/event marketing experience a plus
• Requires occasional work during M-F 9-5p to coordinate with companies
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Compensation
This position is on a volunteer basis with a small year–end honorarium (dependent on annual funds raised). We are a growing organization with a long-term commitment to eventually raising enough funds to support our operations, including staff salaries.
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Development Manager

As a Development Manager, you will be responsible for fundraising, sponsorship and development activities for our organization and programming, which includes our acclaimed Soundwave festival. This position involves independent work with writing, phone calls and emails.
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This includes:
• Researching and contacting potential grant opportunities
• Managing Fundraising Schedules
• Writing and Coordinating Funding applications
• Writing and assembling grant application drafts, materials, reports
• Researching and contacting potential sponsorship opportunities
• Managing and coordinating fundraising events
• Communicating with current and potential individual donors, sponsors and grant foundations
• Writing and sending tax-deduction letters to donors
• Creating and assembling sponsorship packages
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Time Commitment
Monthly commitment 16 hours/month
Available for twice-monthly planning/status meetings
Work is done independently reporting to the Production Director and Executive Director.
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Requirements:
• Passionate about the arts and music
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Computer skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• A go-getter with a proactive attitude
• Ability to work collaboratively & independently
• Willingness to commit 16 hours/month
• Grant writing, fundraising and event planning experience a plus
• Requires occasional work during M-F 9-5p to coordinate with companies
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Compensation*
This position is on a volunteer basis with a small year–end honorarium (dependent on annual funds raised). We are a growing organization with a long-term commitment to eventually raising enough funds to support our operations, including staff salaries.
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Documentation Manager

As a Documentation Manager, you will be responsible for the visual recordings and its production from all our public events and exhibitions, which includes our acclaimed Soundwave festival. It will include managing volunteer photographers, editors and videographers, managing video, photo materials and equipment, and distributing/archiving the work. This position involves independent work with writing, phone calls and emails.
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This includes:
• Finding and assembling teams to document shows and exhibitions
• Photographing, videographing and video editing footage from our productions
• Managing documentation equipment supplies
• Developing photo/video direction with artists and Artistic Director
• Posting, distributing, promoting photo galleries and video pieces to our website, Facebook, YouTube and other distribution channels
• Managing, producing and distributing video productions for grants, sponsors
• Managing photographers, videographers, video editors, interns
• Managing and organizing a master archive
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Time Commitment
Monthly commitment 16 hours/month
Available for twice-monthly planning/status meetings
Work is done independently reporting to the Production Director and Executive Director.
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Requirements:
• Passionate about the arts and music
• Photography and digital video skills, knowledge and interests
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Computer skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• A go-getter with a proactive attitude
• Ability to work collaboratively & independently
• Willingness to commit 16 hours/month
• Experience with Video and Photo-editing programs such as Final Cut, Photoshop knowledge preferred
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Compensation*
This position is on a volunteer basis with a small year–end honorarium (dependent on annual funds raised). We are a growing organization with a long-term commitment to eventually raising increasing amount of funds to support our operations, including staff stipends.
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Development and Communication Internships

Interns will have the opportunity to learn how a small growing non-profit art group operates, and support the staff with various tasks related to fundraising, sponsorship and development, and marketing, communications and promotions.
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Development Activities
• Researching potential grant and sponsorship opportunities
• Assist in creating and assembling grant application drafts, materials, reports
• Assist in managing and coordinating fundraising events
• Assist in creating and assembling sponsorship packages
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Communication Activities
• Researching and maintaining on/offline press contacts
• Assist in social media engagements
• Updating Word-press based websites
• Distributing flyers
• Assist in creating promotion packages for press
• Posting event information to online/print calendars
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Time Commitment
Six-Month Internship.
Monthly commitment 16 hours/month
Available for twice-monthly planning/status meetings
Work is done independently reporting to the Development Manager, Communication Manager and/or Executive Director.
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Requirements:
• Passionate about the arts and music
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Computer skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Social Media & Wordpress
• A go-getter with a proactive attitude
• Ability to work collaboratively & independently
• Willingness to commit 16 hours/month
• Grant writing, fundraising, marketing and event planning experience a plus
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Compensation
This position is on a volunteer basis. Certificate of Completion. Time and Work with Executive Director to develop art administration, event planning, fundraising experience. Credit Possibilities for Students.
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Production and Documentation Volunteers

Volunteers are need to staff our public events and productions.
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Production Volunteer Activities
• Help set-up, take-down and clean-up during events
• Help artists with exhibition productions (painting, setups, installations, de-installations)
• Assist during public events in merchandise, food/drink, ushers, safety, answering questions from audience members
• Help distribute flyers and posters and promote events online and on the streets
• Assist staff in archiving, organizing, data entry, etc.
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Documentation Volunteer Activities
• Photographing or Videographing events and exhibitions (personal equipment needed)
• Download photos/videos to Documentation Manager within a couple days from shoot
• Work with Documentation Manager on photo/video direction
• Preping for gallery postings and video production and distribution
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Time Commitment
On event-to-event basis
Work is done reporting to the Event Manager or Documentation Manager.
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Requirements:
• Passionate about the arts and music
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Computer skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Social Media
• A go-getter with a proactive attitude
• Ability to work collaboratively & independently
• Event volunteer and documentation experience a plus
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Compensation
This position is on a volunteer basis.

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May 16, 2011 – ME’DI.ATE Art Group, best known for the acclaimed arts festival Soundwave, is pleased to announce its incorporation into a California non-profit public benefit organization (501(c)(3) pending). Its incorporation comes almost 13 years after its founding and a nine year presence in the Bay Area. This new chapter in ME’DI.ATE’s history enables it to better serve the Bay Area, expand its innovative programming, and increase capacity for artists, audiences, and funding opportunities with this new stronger organizational foundation.

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ME’DI.ATE has assembled an experienced Board of Directors with backgrounds in creative and business management to guide the organization, and an accomplished Board of Advisors that will help expand its knowledge base, and build more connections between artistic, educational and local communities. Founder Alan So will continue to lead ME’DI.ATE as Executive and Artistic Director and serve as a member of the Board.

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To celebrate and fundraise for our new organization, ME’DI.ATE will be embarking on a series of events late Summer. Subscribe to our email list at www.me-di-ate.net or like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SoundwaveFest for up-to-date programming announcements. Donors can also support our non-profit by going to www.me-di-ate.net/donate

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS Tracy Paulding, President Creator and Director of COOK! culinary programs for young chefs, Paulding & Company, A Creative Kitchen Jeff Ray, Vice-President Artist, musician, filmmaker, writer, and activist, Founder & Executive Director of Mission Creek Music & Arts Festival John Moore, Treasurer Actor, singer, director, dramaturge, Associate Director at Urban Opera and Artistic Associate of Central Works Theater Company) Elise Baldwin, Secretary Intermedia Artist, Audio Director at Electronic Arts

Alan So Founder of MEDIATE Art Group, Creator of the Soundwave Festival Louis Armstrong Oceanographer, water resources specialist, Senior Vice President for URS Maya Stein Poet, published author, writing teacher, chef, and renegade hair stylist Luc Meier Interdisciplinary programs Manager at swissnex San Francisco

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EVENT #1
What: Resonance at Battery Townsley (Season Opening Event)
When: Sunday June 6
Location: Battery Townsley, Marin Headlands
Time: Performance: 6:00pm
Price: $15 or $25 with bus transport
Bus Station/Box Office Location: The Lab
Station Opens: 3pm
Departure: 4:30pm
Performances by: Danny Paul Grody (guitar, effects), Gregg Kowalsky (tapes), Jacob Felix Huele (drums) & Kanoko Nishi (koto)

EVENT #2
What: Whispers of Reverberance
When: Saturday June 12
Location: St. Mark’s Lutheran Church
Time: 8:00pm
Price: $10-15
Performances by over a dozen vocalists and musicians comducted and composed by Myrmyr (Marielle Jacobsons –violin, Agnes Szelag – cello, voice)

EVENT #3
What: Phantom Power
When: Sunday June 13
Location: Yerba Buena Gardens, Mission Street between 3rd and 4th
Time: 7:00pm
Price: Free Event
Performances and Talks by: Bay Area Sound Ecology featuring Jeremiah Moore, Andrea Williams and Aaron Ximm

EVENT #4
What: Infloresence 2010
When: Thursday June 17
Location: Civic Center Plaza
2 Performance Times: 7:00pm, 8:30pm
Price: Free Event
Art Installation, Interactive Performances and Talks by: artist Brett Ian Balogh (Chicago)

EVENT #5
What: Rock the Bike at Sunday Streets Mission
When: Sunday June 20
Location: Sunday Streets Valencia and 24th Streets (actual stage location TBA)
Time: 1:00pm
Price: Free Event
Pedal-powered Performance by rockabilly band Kemo Sabe

EVENT #6
What: Turrell Resonance at the de Young
When: Friday July 2
Location: de Young Museum Barbro Osher Sculpture Garden
Three Performances: 6pm, 7pm, 8pm
Price: Free Event
Acoustic performances by Myrmyr (Marielle Jacobsons –violin, Agnes Szelag – cello, voice)

EVENT #7
What: The Illuminated Forest Exhibition Opening Night
When: Friday July 9
Location: The Lab
Time: 8pm
Price: Free Event
DJ Luc Meier
Exhibition featuring artists Agnes Szelag, Jorge Bachmann, Ben Bracken, Suzanne Husky, Jessica Resmond, Reenie Charrière, Alyce Santoro, Vaughn Bell, Sam Easterson, Alan So
Exhibition Times: July 9-August 7
Exhibition Hours: Wed-Sat 12p-5p

EVENT #8
What: Re-Sonic in the Illuminated Forest
When: Saturday July 10
Location: The Lab
Time: 8pm
Price: $10-15
Performances and talks by sonic fabric artist Alyce Santoro (Texas), artist Joshua Churchill, and performance artist Thomas Carnacki

EVENT #9
What: Water Stories in the Illuminated Forest
When: Friday July 16
Location: The Lab
Time: 8pm
Price: $10-15
Performances by chamber ensemble REDSHIFT with composer Mason Bates, cellist/vocalist Theresa Wong

EVENT #10
What: Ground/Shift in the Illuminated Forest
When: Saturday July 17
Location: The Lab
Time: 8pm
Price: $10-15
Performances and talks by band Shores, artist Jim Haynes, electronic artist Lissom

EVENT #11
What: Imaginary Creatures in the Illuminated Forest
When: Friday July 23
Location: The Lab
Time: 8pm
Price: $10-15
Performances by electroacoustic band Barn Owl, artist Christine Choi, and musician Lazurus

EVENT #12
What: Archives of the Natural World in the Illuminated Forest
When: Saturday July 24
Location: The Lab
Time: 8pm
Price: $10-15
Special Event by singer Odessa Chen featuring sound artist [ruidobello] and artist Samuel Leshnick

EVENT #13
What: Earth Stories in the Illuminated Forest
When: Friday July 30
Location: The Lab
Time: 8pm
Price: $10-15
Performances and talks by composer Paul Rudy (Kansas City) featuring video artist Peter Rand (New Mexico), sound artist Jay Kremier (Nebraska), and electro duo Ambient Black

EVENT #14
What: Animosity in the Illuminated Forest
When: Saturday July 31
Location: The Lab
Time: 8pm
Price: $10-15
Performances and talks by composer Cheryl Leonard, sound artist Elin Øyen Vister (Norway), and electronic musician Elise Baldwin

EVENT #15
What: Viscera at Battery Townsley
When: Sunday August 1
Location: Battery Townsley, Marin Headlands
Time: Performance: 5:30pm
Price: $15 or $25 with bus transport
Bus Station/Box Office Location: The Lab
Station Opens: 3pm
Departure: 4pm
Performances by: artist Raub Roy, artist Jim Haynes and sound artist Takahiro Kawaguchi (Japan). Curated by Jorge Bachmann

EVENT #16
What: Revelations in the Illuminated Forest
When: Friday August 6
Location: The Lab
Time: 8pm
Price: $10-15
Performances by composer and artist Géraud Bec (France), artist Extraordinary Forest

EVENT #17
What: The Illuminated Forest Exhibition Closing Night
When: Saturday August 7
Location: The Lab
Time: 8pm
Price: Free Event
DJ Danimals
Exhibition featuring artists Agnes Szelag, Jorge Bachmann, Ben Bracken, Suzanne Husky, Jessica Resmond, Reenie Charrière, Alyce Santoro, Vaughn Bell, Sam Easterson, Alan So

EVENT #18
What: Green Sound at the de Young (Season Finale Event)
When: Friday August 13
Location: de Young Museum Wisely Court
Time: 6:30pm
Price: Free Event
Performances by avant-jazz band The Drift featuring video projections by Ben Bracken, Agnes Szelag and Jorge Bachmann