21 days

For the purpose of the invitation -- the space is on the 7th floor. John Silva (Director of the NYCAM space) says that the space has a lot of windows and is very nice and that here’s a view of the Empire State building to the northeast.

John also says the space is secure but to use common sense and not leave items in plain view. We might want to reserve judgement on that during the 1st week when Brooklyn College is in the Gallery and sharing a common bathroom.

There is no woodshop access -- due to liability issues -- this was stipulated by UMN and by Bethel College who operate the space.
There is one video projector for our use.
Computer/digital facility access is not included in our rental agreement.

If we work collaboratively, we can easily bring 30+ tools to obviate the need to buy tools we already own. There will be no tools for our use in the studio space.

Check with your airline to see what the weight/and carry on limits are to avoid an upcharge.
Packages can not be received until we take possession of the space on 5/21/07 -- be aware that receipt of packages is much more complicated in NYC than in any other US city -- think of it as a European shipping experience -- and note the rules sent by John Silva regarding the freight elevator.

Be prepared to set aside an entire day to receive your package -- or -- have it held for pickup if the shipper has location nearby and move it by cab.

We have responsibility for trash in the studio space and and need to follow the rules.
John Sivis would like to meet with us on Tuesday the 22nd -- to welcome us to the space -- this should be possible between Tuesday’s appointments as the studio is lo-cated between the a.m. and p.m. appointments.

RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE STUDIO AT 44 WEST 28 STREET:
University of Minnesota MAY 21-JUNE 10 2007
The following rules are to be abided by all students and staff workers at all times, under
any circumstances, according to the CVA building and NYCAMS guidelines. Failure to
do so will result in LIMITED access to the space:
-ALL Items brought into the building must also be removed at the end of the
rental agreement
-ALL art supplies, boxes or other large items larger than a shopping bag
must be brought in/out through the freight elevator entrance at 50 West 28
Street between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 12 p.m. or 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.
After 5 p.m., items must be brought in up the passenger elevator in regular
sized packages and bags
-ALL trash, except Paper and Cardboard must be deposited in Black bags,
paper and cardboard (colored and white) must be placed in Clear bags.
These can be purchased from 727 Hardware on W24 and 6Av
-ONLY Toilet paper may be thrown into the toilet bowl to prevent any risk
of clogging due to the age and size of the pipes
-Nothing, including string or clip lights may be attached to the fire sprinkler
system or electrical lines
-The walls must remain flat white upon leaving the space (Benjamin Moore
Decorator’s White-Flat) The WOOD floor cannot be drilled into or changed
in any way, as well as any alterations to the wall
-NO ONE may stay overnight in the studio under a ny circumstances
-The Kitchen equipment may only be used for preparing food, not in the
studio in any way
-NO ALCOHOL or TABACCO/DRUGS may be consumed in the space -
The University of Minnesota will be in the STUDIO portion ONLY. YOU
will share the restroom facility with Brooklyn College through May 29
-NO SIGNAGE may be placed down in the lobby even on weekends
THANK YOU
If you have any questions please contact John Silvis: 646.642.8291