Surf The Wind
The feeling of kites outside brought inside! A bird's eye view of the excitement of kiting! Move through history and feel the contemporary excitement of the sport of kites today! Then take charge and experiment with making and testing your own creations at the Wall of Wind.
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$7,500.00 for three months
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Exhibition
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Kite buggy display with life size mannequin
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Description: Diorama display of an actual kite buggy with a vinyl graphic landscape background. |
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Kite surfing display with surfer cut-out
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Description: Diorama display of kite surfer with a vinyl graphic landscape background. |
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(2) 2.5 meter, 4.0 meter and 5.0 meter inflatable traction kites
(4 total)
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2.5 meter kites
48" x 52" x 52" |
4.0 meter kite
63" x 90" x 90" |
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5.0 meter kite
66" x 96" x 96" |
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DVD kite media/player and 2 monitor bases (Site must supply monitors)
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Description: A 30 minute DVD/player in locking cabinet showing various kiting activities. |
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The Wall of Wind (fan generated wind) to test your kite designs
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| Description: 16-20" box fans set on a 1 minute timer, generate wind for visitors to test their creations. |
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(2) kite making tables
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Sky gallery of 8 colorful contemporary kites
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Brasington |
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Collective
Zoone |
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Steve
Brockett |
Reza
Ragheb |
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Betty
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Robert
Trepanier |
Mikio
Toki |
Tony
Wolfenden |
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14 original kites from all over the world
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China |
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Germany |
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India |
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Thailand |
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USA |
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| Note: Some kites may differ slightly in color and design. |
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1 matching game pedestal with the Geography of Kite
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Description: An interactive game pedestal challenges visitors to find and identify kites from around the world. |
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detail view of typical graphic panel |
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13 cloth banners, The History of Kites
8 ft x 3 ft
Computer driven kite modeling program
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Description: Computer kite modeling program allows visitors to create and test their own designs. |
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1,200-2,000 square feet (estimated)
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Shipping info:
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5 wood crate containers with locking caster wheels
size: 33" x 34" x 102"
weight: 350 lbs
Contents:
Pipes A Series for the Buggy/Surfer railing
(2) Towers of Fans for the Wall of Wind
(1) Mannequin
Kite Surfing Kites (4) all in separate bags
(2) 2.5 meter
(1) 5.0 meter
(1) 4.0 meter
Yellow Bag of Fiberglass rods for the kite surfing kites
Navy Blue Bag containing:
(7) contemporary artist banners and (14) poles
Black meshing for the railing (8 panels/4 large, 4 small)
Wall of Wind (WOW) banners (2 banners and poles)
PACKING:
1. Configure pipes first, then load on top:
a. Large navy blue bag
b. The mannequin
c. The four kite surfing kite bags
2. Carefully load in two towers of fans.
The metal flanges should be UP
not face down to the bottom of the box
Crate 2
size: 33" x 34" x 102"
weight: 350 lbs
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Pipes B Series for the Wall of Wind area railing
(2) Towers of Fans for the Wall of Wind (WOW)
(7) Hard black bag of Contemporary Kites
(see assembly of kites in book section Contemporary Kites)
Soft black bag containing one large banner for the buggy/surfer area
Black Bag containing (13) history of kite cloth banners and (26) poles
PACKING:
1. Configure pipes first, then load on top:
a. Large black bag
b. Large hard black bag of contemporary kites
c. Large soft black bag with the banner for the buggy/surfer area
2. Carefully load in two towers of fans.
The metal flanges should be UP
not face down to the bottom of the box
Crate 3
size: 32" x 39" x 88"
weight: 300 lbs
Contents:
Left side:
World on a String Game Cabinet (stand)
Right side:
Computer Cabinet (stand)
Inside of cabinet holds keyboard and computer (strapped in)
Middle:
Starting from the top shelf:
1. Monitor, trackball table
2. DVD stands (for the buggy and surfer area) and DVD player
Box 1 (stored inside of the World on a String Game Cabinet)
Misc Signage (12 each of Staff Area Only and Do Not Enter)
Feet for the Wall of Wind fans (WOW) (12 pieces)
Box 2 (stored inside of the World on a String Game Cabinet)
Hardware for the Kite Making tables and Computer Stand
Kite Making table supplies (paper, tissue tails, string and tape)
PACKING:
Carefully load items as indicated in the photos mounted on the inside lid of the box.
Crate 4
size: 34" x 47" x 93"
weight: 300 lbs
Contents:
(1) Kite Surfer Wave Base to set the kite surfer cut out in
(1) Kite Buggy (must be assembled)
(4 pairs) Wall of Wind (WOW) Legs for fans
(1) Kite Buggy Base to secure kite buggy and prevent it from moving
(1) Kite Buggy Stand (rod for propping up the wheel of the buggy)
(1) Kite Surfing Graphic Panel (15” x 7.5”)
(1) Kite Buggying Graphic Panel (15” x 7.5”)
(6) Kite Making Boxes
(4) Wall of Wind (WOW) Electronic Box
(1) Wall of Wind (WOW) push button and graphic panel
(12) Kite Making Brackets to hold open the boxes
Black plastic corrigated box containing kites for the
World on a String Game:
(3) Korean fighter kites
(1) Malaysian “Wau”
(*1) Cody kite (in a bag)
(1) China Swallow paper kite
(1) Patang fighter kite from India
(1) Chula fighter kite from Thailand
(1) Pakpao fighter kite from Thailand
(1) Yako-Dako kite from Japan
(1) Eddy kite of paper from USA
(1) Kite Aerial Photography lifting kite from Arthur Batut, France
(*1) Hargrave box kite from Australia (in a bag)
(1) Roloplan kite from Germany (in a bag)
* indicates kites that must be assembled/directions in book.
PACKING:
Carefully load items as indicated in the photos mounted on the inside lid of the box. Please make sure kites are carefully nestled in this box to avoid damage to the kites.
Crate 5
size: 32" x 42" x 84"
weight: 300 lbs
Contents:
(1) Kite Surfer Cut Out (life size)
(2) Kite Making Table Tops
(1) Kite Buggy Header Text Board
(2) Kite Surfer Header Text Boards
(1) Wall of Wind (WOW) Header Text Board
(4 legs) Metal table legs
PACKING:
Carefully load items as indicated in the photos mounted on the inside lid of the box.
Kite Making Table tops should be positioned so that the backs are facing each other. (The backs are the side where the leg hardware is fastened.)
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Forklift required for loading and unloading crates.
Allow 2 people approximately 8-12 hours to assemble and install exhibit.
Wall of Wind requires 2 dedicated 15 amp. curcuits. Computer, DVD player and monitors(not supplied) also requires power.
Kites and banners are suspended from ceiling.
Minimum ceiling height: 12'-0" |
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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 $30,000 (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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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
Schedule: |
| May 1 – November 2, 2009 |
Echo Lake Aquarium and Science Center; Burlington, VT |
| April 9 – 18 July 2007 |
Strategis Air and Space Museum – Ashland , NE |
| Sept 21 - Jan 7, 2007 |
Minnetrista Cultural Foundation; Muncie, Indiana |
| June 17 - Sept 17, 2006 |
Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts; Harrisburg, PA |
| Feb 10 - May 21, 2006 |
Catawba Science Center; Hickory, NC |
| Sept 9 -Nov 28, 2005 |
Family Museum of Arts and Science; Bettendorf , IA |
| Jun 16 -Aug 28, 2005 |
Kalamazoo Aviation Museum; Portage, MI |
| Mar -May, 2005 |
Cradle of Aviation Museum; Garden City, NY |
| Mar -May, 2004 |
Longmont Museum and Cultural Center; Longmont, CO |
| Sept 2003-Jan 2004 |
Boonshoft Museum of Discovery; Dayton OH |
| June -Aug, 2003 |
The Discovery Center; Springfield, MO |
| Mar -May, 2003 |
Lexington Children's Museum; Lexington, KY |
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