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February 03, 2005

Donations Accepted Following Fire at Guadalupe Arts Center

Following a fire that struck the Guadalupe Arts Center on Monday, January 31 (photos here), the Austin Business Journal reports that two local filmmakers (who were working on “Slam Planet: war of the words,” a documentary about slam poetry) are requesting assistance to salvage the film (donations can be made at Bank One through the Slam Planet Support fund or mail checks to Henry and Fuller's office at 1113 S. Third Street, Austin, Texas, 78704).

The Arts Center, which was due to re-open February 1 as the vin gallery, suffered around $500,000 in losses (News Austin estimates $260,000, not including art supplies). Starting tonight (Thursday, February 3, 6-8 p.m.), donations will be accepted at West End Galleries for the artists who lost their art supplies. Austin Film Works has temporarily relocated classes as well.

Posted by timothompson at February 3, 2005 02:04 PM