Supporting The Project

SUPPORTING THE PROJECT

THE SMOOCH PROJECT is the personal artistic endeavor of U.S. photographer Bonnie Fournier. She began the project in early 2006 and her primary goal is to photographically capture 10,000 acts of affection from around the world. Sufficient funding is the determining factor dictating whether THE SMOOCH PROJECT will succeed in reaching this goal. The artist is actively seeking financial support. If you have an interest in contributing to this effort, below is a list of ways you can help. Your financial support for THE SMOOCH PROJECT would be most gratefully welcome.

MAKE A TAX-DEDUCTIBLE DONATION TO THE SMOOCH PROJECT
Donations to THE SMOOCH PROJECT are now fully tax-deductible! The Minneapolis-based nonprofit, Intermedia Arts, has agreed to serve as the fiscal sponsor for THE SMOOCH PROJECT! This organization has been serving the arts community for more than 30 years, working hard to be "a catalyst that builds understanding among people through art." More information about Intermedia Arts is available by visiting their website, www.intermediaarts.org.

Contribution checks should be made out Intermedia Arts and mailed to the artist at the following address: Bonnie Fournier, P.O. Box 65552, Saint Paul, MN 55165. All donors will receive a letter from Intermedia Arts acknowledging your gift, for tax deduction purposes.

HELP FIND FOUNDATION OR GRANT FUNDING TO SUPPORT THE PROJECT
With Intermedia Arts serving as fiscal agent, THE SMOOCH PROJECT is now eligible for non-profit financial support from foundations and other granting sources. If you work for (or know of) an appropriate funding source, please let the photographer know! The artist is planning a five-state tour (North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, Nebraska and Wisconsin) for THE SMOOCH PROJECT during the summer of 2007. Grant funds will be necessary to accomplish this goal and help to identify possible sources of financial support would be most appreciated. Please email the photographer at photogirl@bonniefournier.com

HIRE THE PHOTOGRAPHER FOR YOUR VERY OWN SMOOCH PROJECT EVENT
Planning a family gathering, barbeque or company picnic? Make it unforgettable by including THE SMOOCH PROJECT. Not only will your guests have the opportunity to become project participants, they will also receive a CD of the images taken of themselves and their loved ones. Fees are negotiable. Please contact the photographer for more information by emailing her at photogirl@bonniefournier.com.

PURCHASE LIMITED EDITION SMOOCH PROJECT PHOTOGRAPHS
Limited edition photographs selected from the growing image library of THE SMOOCH PROJECT are available for purchase. If interested in purchasing or viewing prints from THE SMOOCH PROJECT, please contact the photographer by emailing her at photogirl@bonniefournier.com