The Project:
The Gun Show is an interdisciplinary art space, aimed to creatively and constructively respond to the pervasiveness of gun violence and gun culture in Baltimore and the nation. The project is founded on Baltimore-based public artist, David Hess’s, project the Gun Show - a traveling installation which creates a platform for community building, cross-communication, and education. Supported by Station North Arts Inc. and hosted in the Ynot Lot in early 2018, the event will create a dynamic space with 10 guest speakers (artists, activists, and performers), an open London Speakers Corner, a Kid’s Corner, a Resource Center of local organizations, and a Night Memorial Service to remember the too many victims of guns in Baltimore.

The current political climate and initiatives to decrease gun control demonstrate that an event like the Gun Show is not only valuable but necessary. Over the past 4 years, Baltimore has been typecast by many media platforms as a city plagued by gun violence. In response, it is imperative that we make these issues incredibly intimate. This event aims to present an honest representation of our individual experiences and celebrate the collective, restorative labor of Baltimore-based artists, activists, and organizations.

Ultimately, as an interdisciplinary art space, this event represents the truest form of public art - a work that is created collaboratively by our artistic community to respond and reflect the social needs and values of this city.

Any amount of money would make us one step closer to holding this memorial service and community resource fair for the community. The project is being coordinated by Liz Faust, Aimi Bouillon, and Zoey Howell-Brown. 

Artists/Collaborators/Speakers: 
- David Hess: Public Artist and Sculptor
- WombWork Productions: Theater Company for Restorative Healing Practices
- Kimberly Sherdian: Painter and Lead Artist of the Million Gun Victims March
- Amy Berbert: Photographer of Remembering the Stains on the Sidewalk, an Exploration of Homicide in Baltimore City
- Coppin Community of Arts
- Dominic Nell: Photographer and Consultant for Kids Safe Zone 
- Firmin deBrabander: Professor at MICA and Author of Do Guns Make Us Free?: Democracy and the Armed Society
(This list will be updated as new artists become involved with the project)

Budget:
Artist Fees for 10 artists $2,000.00 
Staffing by 4 people $1,000.00
Insurance $122.00
Permits $160.00
Event Supplies $91.00
Venue Rental $0.00
Audio and Video Documentation $1,400.00
Portapotty Rental $360.00
Marquee Tent $250.00
Generator $95.00
Trash Cans $15.00
Misc. Event Materials $15.00
Damage Waiver $87.00
Delivery Fee $155.00
Fliers and postcards $30.00
Posters $70.00
Paper Advertisements $150.00