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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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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| 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 |
| May 2004 - Mar 2006 |
Available |
| 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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