biennial of the Americas

Karla + team
This is a cultural celebration of innovation, imagination and artistic achievement of the Western Hemisphere. If we (as a group) take on this challenge, it comes with the responsibility of carrying through something truly innovative and full of ingenuity. Quoting the definition for the biennial of the Americas - this installation need to be 'rooted in four interconnected themes: innovation, sustainability, the arts, and community.

So far I think the cactus screen/wall/curtain - hanging living installation with a 'western' translation is viable, has potential and more importantly: fits within the parameters. I think we (before/as we are submitting our proposal) should consult and team up with an artist - not to say that karla, lisa or any of us are not artists, but for recognition from outside after the fact, when this installation is up. I am speaking from experience from other projects like this, where the number one mistake was to not get the artist on board from the very beginning. We should give this artist our thoughts and ideas and have that person work on form/performance and function for this installation + the more detailed budget will be a result of his/her work. The artist fee should be included in the budget.
I emailed a working Xcell spreadsheet with the numbers so far to you + Karla - I will give you a call in a little later this morning.
Leila