Kate Golden and Andy Hall of the Wisconsin Center for Investigative Reporting discuss a unique fundraising strategy combining investigative journalism and art. Lightning Round presentation at INN@IRE Day 2014, Investigative Reporters & Editors conference, San Francisco, June 26.
7. Expenses
Artist $9,450 Creation of 5 exhibition pieces: 4 pieces=189 hrs at $50/hr
Travel Cargo trailer, 7 days $385
Travel for Carrie Roy $545
Trip mileage $500
Hotel and food $1,700 For two people (could be more)
Supplies $2,000
Maple and walnut wood, metal for bases/supports box lid,
wool/wool balls, faucet, glass, light, wood finishing
supplies/equipment,
Rent $1,800 workshop rental (April, May)
Graphic designer $600
Creation of 6 information panels and one title board to
accompany each art piece and an exhibition overview panel=12
hrs $50/hr
Display signage $734
7 info panels and 1 title panel for exhibition (PVC backing, full
color, laminate, matte) at $73/piece: large format printing
needed to make cut out patterns for half cow piece ~$150
Overhead $150 equipment costs for planer, bandsaw, grinder, sander, vac, etc.
Subtotal $17,864 Does not include WCIJ staff time