Traveling exhibit
features all 36 species of
wildcats from around the world
For
the first time ever, all 36 species of
wildcats from
around the
world are represented in one exhibit. Focus
on Nature:
Wildcats of the World
is a
collection of 36 framed prints by artists Rochelle Mason and Linda
DuPuis-Rosen. In addition to representing the 9 familiar big cats, this
fascinating series brings much-needed attention to the rich and diverse
family of 27 small cats, weighing less than 45 pounds, many of which
have
never been studied in the wild. The artist's works sensitively reflect
the individual characteristics of each cat with a delightful infusion
of "personality", which brings life to every vivid image.
The
artwork . . .
36 framed fine art reproductions ranging in size
from 9 x 12" to 24 x 36" = approx. 170 linear feet
Rochelle's
oil paintings are
reproduced on canvas, range
in size from 9x12" to 24x30" (most
cats represented are life-sized) and are
framed uniformly in black wood. Linda's
watercolor paintings are reproduced
on
paper and uniformly
matted and
framed in black wood (most to 24x36") and protected under plexi-glass.
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Rental
Fee . . .
$1500 per 12 weeks plus shipping
Fees are prorated for longer
booking
periods. A
non-refundable deposit of $750 is due 6 weeks prior to the booking
period. Borrowing institution pays
shipping/transportation costs.
Availability . . .
2007-2013 |
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Shipping . . .
Borrowing institution pays all
transportation costs. The 36 works
along with the text panels fit into 5
horizontal,
professionally-built wooden crates (with skids) which measure:
1 crate @ 27x31x15"
1 crate @
33x39x16"
3 crates @
34x45x21"
Total cubic footage: 75
Total weight: approx 425 lbs
Origin zip code: 94542 (Hayward, CA)
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Insurance . . .
During transit to and from each
venue, this exhibit is insured by RMFA Traveling Exhibits. Exhibitors
are required to provide proof of insurance for the exhibition
(insurance valuation $19,640) while it
is in their possession. Incoming and outgoing condition reports are
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Interpretive panels
. . .
Each
framed work is accompanied by an easy-to-read, 5x7" panel which gives
insight into the
wildcat's life including:
* his size / weight
* habitat / where he lives
* remarkable adaptations to his
surroundings
* what he eats
*
a current distribution map
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Promotion / Publicity . . .
A customized press
release and publicity photographs are provided. For $275 RMFA Traveling Exhibits will also send a postcard
design/layout and 2x4' banner
design/layout approximately 4 months prior to the booking period. |
Environment / Security . . .
All artwork must
be
hung in a
stable environment away from direct sunlight, heating devices,
excessive moisture, or any other potentially damaging condition.
No other artwork is to be displayed in the same space as this exhibit.
A fire alarm is required in the exhibition space and doors must be
locked and secured during closed hours.
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Ancillary
programming and fund-raising . . .
Both
Linda and Rochelle are
available for lectures to discuss their research methods, artistic
compositions and painting techniques for the wildcat series.
Personally-signed prints may be donated by the
artists to help with the exhibit site's fund-raising efforts. Please email for further
information.
Sales
. . .
Unframed
prints and notecards from the Wildcats
of the World exhibit are available for
purchase through your gift shop.
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Dr. Jim
Sanderson of Small
Cat Conservation Alliance,may
be available to talk about
his latest
research efforts to study small cats in the wild - from high in the
Andes to deep in the jungles of Borneo. Please contact him
at
gato_andino"at"yahoo.com
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Wildcats of the World
venues.
. .
World Forestry Center;
Portland, Oregon
Earl
Bane
Gallery, Rolling Hills Wildlife Adventure; Salina,
Kansas
Bern
Natural History
Museum;
Bern, Switzerland
Oxford University Natural
History Museum;
Oxfordshire, England
Wildlife Conservation
Research
Unit;
Abingdon, England
Pacific
Grove Museum
of Natural
History;
Pacific Grove, California
Feline
Conservation Federation Convention;
Dallas,
Texas
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Exhibit
Sponsors . .
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Bern
Natural History Museum, Switzerland
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Bern
Natural History Museum, Switzerland
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Oxford
Museum of Natural History,
England
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Pacific
Grove Museum
of Natural History, California
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Rochelle
Mason · RMFA
Traveling Exhibits & Fine Art · Chicago
· Honolulu · 808.769.0756 · rochelle@rmasonfinearts.com
©
1998-2012
Rochelle J. Mason and © 2006-2012 Linda DuPuis-Rosen.
All rights reserved to each artist. All
artwork on this site has
been registered with the United States Copyright Office
and may not be
reproduced for any reason
without written permission from Rochelle
Mason and Linda
DuPuis-Rosen.
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