[Editors] Fwd: interested in finding people's creative home projects

[Mary Haller]

Hi all,
Here's a query that came to us via the arts web site; I figured that 
Editor's Group would be a source of interesting and creative ideas 
for this!
Cheers,
Mary

>Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2006 13:13:19 -0400
>From: Alana Kerbein <akerbein at wellergrossman.com>
>Subject: interested in finding people's creative home projects
>Status: RO
>
>Hi -- I am a segment producer for a new show on the Home and Garden 
>network called "Look What I Did!" and we would like to come to the 
>Boston area to shoot within the next month or so. We're interested 
>in letting local artists and residents know that we are looking for 
>people's amazing home projects to feature on our show.  I was 
>wondering if you might be able to mention something in your 
>newsletter or send something out to the artists in your organization 
>about our show. I'd also welcome any thoughts or suggestions of some 
>artists who may have something amazing to showcase that they have 
>done to their home.    "Look What I Did!" is a brand new, 
>fast-paced, upbeat 30-minute show that we are producing for the Home 
>and Garden Network (HGTV) that will premiere this summer. It will 
>profile creative, outgoing and fun individuals who have done 
>something  amazing, unique, and artistic to their home environment 
>with little help from professionals. This show focuses on people who 
>hav!
>  e transformed a room or area of their house from an ordinary space 
>to an extraordinary one.  We've found that getting the word out to 
>local newspapers, homeowners, neighborhood associations, arts 
>organizations and arts councils has been very helpful in finding 
>people's amazing home projects.  We are currently seeking 
>participants for our first season. Casting a show like this is 
>really a word-of-mouth type of search and I hope that with your 
>help, I can find  some homeowners who have something amazing to 
>showcase. Candidates must be high energy and would be comfortable 
>showing us their home and telling us how they made the 
>transformation. We would encourage those interested to submit as 
>soon as possible, since our shoot dates are fast approaching.  Thank 
>you so much for your time and please do not hesitate to let me know 
>if you have any questions. Please pass this information along to 
>anyone you think might be interested. Below, I've copied information 
>from our flyer about !
>  the show. Thanks!  Alana Kerbein, Segment Producer HGTV's "Loo!
>  k What I
>  Did!" Weller-Grossman Productions 5200 Lankershim Blvd. 5th Floor 
>North Hollywood, CA 91601 (818) 755-4800 x179 
>akerbein at wellergrossman.com    Does your house have a WOW FACTOR 
>that you created yourself?  If you're a creative, out of the box 
>do-it-yourselfer who has completed a unique home project HGTV is 
>looking for you!   HGTV (Home and Garden Television) and 
>Weller/Grossman Productions are looking for unique, cool and 
>creative projects designed and done by real people without the help 
>of contractors or experts. We're searching for individuals across 
>the country that would like to share their fun stories and 
>incredible results.   This fun and inspirational new program 
>chronicles everyday people and their amazing "did it myself" design 
>endeavors.  From unbelievable room reinventions, to cool outdoor 
>creations, innovative kids rooms, wild wall treatments, playful pet 
>projects, and more, we're looking for ideas that break the design 
>mold and make people say wow!  So, if you'!
>  ve transformed your garage into a wine room, built Fido his own 
>futuristic pad, designed the most fabulous fireplace ever, recreated 
>your kids room and built a headboard out of hockey sticks -- or done 
>something else spectacular and uniquely special to your home, HGTV 
>is looking for you!  To apply, e-mail a description of the project 
>(with pictures) of the area you've improved, and your contact info 
>to Alana Kerbein at akerbein at wellergrossman.com.
>----
>NOTE: This message was sent using a WWW form. The address 
>akerbein at wellergrossman.com
>was typed manually, and may easily be incorrect.


-- 
Mary Haller
Director of Arts Communication
MIT Office of the Arts
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