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Yes, our 501(c)3 nonprofit paperwork went out last week to the federal government. We'll hear back from them in 3-4 months and then be official. Thank you everyone who helped with our recent fundraiser, we couldn't (wouldn't want to - much more fun in collaboration!) of done it without you! Some new photos from the beginning of the Global Illustrated Storybook. Caracas, Venezuela 2009   My production team, collaboration, fun, lovely people, art!       www.drawingonearth.org -

- We needed funds to cover the cost of filing for our 501(c)3, for a new web site (below - just begun), chalk for future events, and for promotion. We are happy to announce we raised more than we asked for.... which was $4,000 - we raised $4,645! To some it might not seem much, and to other a lot, but it's perfect for us right now to keep up and running in these difficult economical times. We auctioned of the above original painting/college by Mark Wagner. The winner was Alameda Acupuncture, Dr. John Nieters, L.Ac. Thank you all for you continued support and inspiration. Big Love and Art! ~Mark Wagner Creative Director Drawing on Earth www.drawingonearth.org   [...]

- Hearst Elementary School, Pleasanton CA USA 720 elementary school kids and a few dozen adults, it took us 3 days. We created a 80' x 80' butterfly which is the school's totem animal. Great project, great school and district! Here's some articles from the project. pleasanton.patch.com/articles/a-butterfly-like-no-other www.hearstpta.com/butterfly-chalk-mural                                                 Drawing on Earth (org) -

  "We know the current economy is a disaster and anyone thinking of starting a new nonprofit must be crazy or enlightened." Dear Creative People, Friends, and Family, A Two Week Fundraiser for Drawing on Earth begins today and ends Nov. 5. Auction prize is original art by Mark Wagner - $25/per. Money goes to new 501c3 application, new web site, chalk, and more. Our goal is $4,000. Please be part of this creative big vision project. Download the PDF and follow links. Please share with your people. http://www.heartsandbones.com/plus/images/DoE_fundraiser2010.pdf www.drawingonearth.org facebook -

- Last week I went back to the Franklin Elementary School where both my kids went. I've been involved with this small and sweet school for over 10 years. This is actually where all the chalk drawing with kids started. I was an parent art docent for a few years (there are NO art teachers in our elementary schools in the district) and created chalk drawing on the playgrounds once a year - the kids always looked forward to it. In 2003 Google Earth launched, from outer space I zoomed all the way down to my kid's playground and I could see the chalk drawing that we had recently made. WOW...that was really interesting and it gave me [...]

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