Japanese Kites: A Tradition for All Ages
Kites have been the subject of the life of the Japanese for
centuries. This collection of 40 Japanese kites from different
times and kite makers throughout Japan is one of the most colorfully
delightful displays to introduce visitors to the art and culture
of the Japanese.
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$1,000.00 for three months
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Exhibition
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40 Japanese kites
1 full color information panel
30 x 40 inches
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| Exhibition size: |
400 square feet (estimated)
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Shipping info:
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1 Container
size: 44" x 62" x 9.5"
weight: 120 lbs
contents:
40 kites
1 graphic panel
instruction binder
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| Installation info: |
Kites
are suspended from ceiling.
Minimum ceiling height: 10'-0"
Graphic panel is hung on wall with French cleats
or secured to an easel. |
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Rental
Guidelines: |
The Guidelines are as follows:
- Deposit of $500 to secure a booking date (applied
to rental).
- Payment of rental fee, in full, before exhibit
is shipped.
- Payment of shipping to and from The Drachen Foundation.
- Certificate of Insurance Coverage to the amount
of $15,000 (in the name of The Drachen Foundation).
- Credit given to The Drachen Foundation on all press
and printed materials for the exhibition.
Please contact the Foundation at (206) 282-4349,
by fax at (206) 284-5471, or email at information@drachen.org for
more information about this exhibit.
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Additional
Resources: |
Books: (available from The Drachen
Foundation)
Kites:
An Historical Survey, by Clive Hart
Kites:
Paper Wings over Japan, by Scott Skinner and
Ali Fujino
Origami-Tako & Kites, by
Mikio Toki
Hidden
Symmetry, by Istvan Bodoczky
World
on a String, by the Drachen Foundation
Exhibitions:
Kites
Over the Floating World
The
Kites of Kyushu
Theater
of the Sky
Web Pages:
Kites, General:
www.drachen.org About
Kites
www.aka.kite.org – American Kitefliers Association – over
4, 000 members in 38 countries, the largest association
of kite enthusiasts in the world
www.tako.gr.jp – Japan Kite Association – dedicated
to promoting mutual
friendship and cultural exchange through kite building
and flying
Japanese Kite Kits: (available from The Drachen
Foundation)
Kits include all materials and string to fly.
You need to supply scissors and white glue.
Fish
Kite:
K-Adult, $4.50 each, USD, plus shipping
$35.00 for 10, USD, plus shipping
Kaku
Dako:
K-Adult, $4.50 each, USD, plus shipping
$35.00 for 10, USD, plus shipping
Koma
Dako:
K-Adult, $5.50 each, USD, plus shipping
$45.00 for 10, USD, plus shipping
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Promotional
Materials: |
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Post
Cards
We can supply you with the artwork for your own
postcard mailer. Email us at information@drachen.org and
we will give you the image for you to customize
your own cards!
Postcard contact:
Postcard Press Inc.
18732 Crenshaw Blvd
Torrance, CA 90504
Phone: (800) 957-5787
Fax: (310) 715-8825 |
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Exhibition
Schedule: |
| May 1 – Sept 5, 2009 |
Echo Lake Aquarium and Science Center; Burlington, VT |
| April 1 – July 16, 2008 |
Courthouse Galleries: Portsmouth, VA |
| Sept 15 – Dec 15, 2007 |
Discovery Museum; Jackson, TN |
| Aug 8 - Sept, 2007 |
Gallery 197; Lapeer, MI |
| Aug 2 - Oct 22, 2006 |
Manitoba Children's Museum;
Winnipeg, Canada |
| April 8 - June 11, 2006 |
Teknikens Hus; Lulea, Sweden |
| Mar - April ,2004 |
Cardome Center; Georgetown, KY |
| May - July, 2003 |
The Art Center of Plano, TX |
| Mar - May, 2003 |
Evansville Museum; Evansville, IN |
| June - July ,2002 |
Children's Museum 2nd Generation; Portland, Oregon |
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