Ramp Project Queens, Day1

 We finally moved our schedule of Ramp Project Queens forward. We set painting space in front of each participating business, TUFINO, and KiddyKutz on October 1st. 

For social distance, we set a banner explaining about the project with QR code for more information, and video show by iPad instead of handing paper flyers in person.

First, we checked each condition of ramp, wiped and treated as needed, then painted new exterior non slip deck paints.  

Some passersby were interested in our activity and took information cards. Some asked us if they write a blog about the project. It was a nice encounter.

An artist’s painting for KiddyKutz 

A Kid talking about the painting to his father

Document video of our 2018-2019 pilot Ramp Project NYC!

  Hi!

We are pleased to release this document video of 2018-2019 pilot Ramp Project NYC.

Please enjoy!

Open Call: Queens Artists for Stopgap Ramps

Open Call: Artists for Stopgap Ramps

We are the Ramp Project Queens! Our aim is to improve access for inclusive community with colorful iconic ramps. We look for artists in Queens to design/paint/draw to the ramps.

Due to COVID19, we postpone our schedule again.

Eligible:  Professional artist who live in Queens. 

And has experience of caring child, senior and/or challenged people. 

Your proposal should have: 

・Your name, or your group name

・Your website/SNS account name

・Sketch design, or/and painting images to ramp. 

Proposals are due: Augut 25 at 11:59pm, 2020. Please email your proposals to 

therampprojectnyc@gmail.com

We are planning to decorate five ramps at fivesites below. Please see attached photographs for each business. Please pick one site for your design.

・Beer Garden Convenience Store,        37-07 30th Ave

・Golden House Chinese Restaurant,     35-12 30th Ave

・Kiddy Kutz Children’s Salon,   22-77 Steinway 

・Salumeria Antichi Sapori,       28-13 Astoria Blvd

・Wine Art & Liquor,                  37-16 Astoria Blvd (They prefer red based design for the ramp)

Selected artists will paint/draw the ramp during August- September. As specific dates are TBA, we will match you to an available date. 

Each participating artist will be awarded $200 for the participation. Painting materials will be provided, list the materials in the proposal (paints, sprays, etc). Each artist will work on ramp in front of the store. Our team member(s) will help the artist at each site during artist work on. 

To aid you in brainstorming and proposing applicable concepts, please take a look at our previous activities at:

https://therampprojectnyc.blogspot.com

https://www.nyfa.org/ArtistDirectory/ShowProject/95f0d4e7-ab6f-47c4-8fb2-5aea97b16d32

                                           

The surface of ramp is very rough for non-slip, so very detailed design would be difficult to draw/paint. 

Please consider working day will be one-two days for one ramp. One-two staffs will be there to help artist to paint the ramp in front of each store. We will provide paints, brushes, bucket, tarp, groves, sprays, parasol for shade, etc.

Please feel free to email us with any questions at therampprojectnyc@gmail.com

We look forward to hearing from you!

Ramp Project Queens Team

              

This project is made possible by the Queens Council on the Arts with public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.

Lots of thanks for
StopGap Foundation 
 Queens Council on the Arts

Postponed our Ramp Project schedule

Since NYC moved to Phase 4, we decided to carry the Ramp Project as an outdoor event. However, according to the details released in NYS website, medical-grade masks are required to staffs. 

It must be dangerous that we work on painting the ramps with putting on N95 under this hot weather (85 degrees or more). 

We decided to postpone Ramp Project until the outside air falls below 80.

We assume that the project can be restarted around the end of August to September.

Thanks for your patience.

Ramp Project Queens team

This project is made possible by the Queens Council on the Arts with public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.

Open Call: Artists for Stopgap Ramps

Open Call: Artists for Stopgap Ramps

We are the Ramp Project Queens! Our aim is to improve access for inclusive community with colorful iconic ramps. We look for artists in Queens to design/paint/draw to the ramps.

Eligible:  Professional artist who live in Queens. 

And has experience of caring child, senior and/or challenged people. 

Your proposal should have: 

・Your name, or your group name

・Your website/SNS account name

・Sketch design, or/and painting images to ramp. 

Proposals are due: July 20 at 11:59pm, 2020. Please email your proposals to 

therampprojectnyc@gmail.com

We are planning to decorate six ramps at six sites below. Please see attached photographs for each business. Please pick one site for your design.

・Beer Garden Convenience Store,        37-07 30th Ave

・Golden House Chinese Restaurant,     35-12 30th Ave

・Kiddy Kutz Children’s Salon,   22-77 Steinway 

・Salumeria Antichi Sapori,       28-13 Astoria Blvd

・Tufino Pizza,                          36-08 Ditmars Blvd

・Wine Art & Liquor,                  37-16 Astoria Blvd

Selected artists will paint/draw the ramp during July – August. As specific dates are TBA, we will match you to an available date. 

Each participating artist will be awarded $200 for the participation. Painting materials will be provided, list the materials in the proposal (paints, sprays, etc). Each artist will work on ramp in front of the store. Our team member(s) will help the artist at each site during artist work on. 

To aid you in brainstorming and proposing applicable concepts, please take a look at our previous activities at:

https://therampprojectnyc.blogspot.com

https://www.nyfa.org/ArtistDirectory/ShowProject/95f0d4e7-ab6f-47c4-8fb2-5aea97b16d32

                                           

The surface of ramp is very rough for non-slip, so very detailed design would be difficult to draw/paint. 

Please consider working day will be one-two days for one ramp. One-two staffs will be there to help artist to paint the ramp in front of each store. We will provide paints, brushes, bucket, tarp, groves, sprays, parasol for shade, etc.

Please feel free to email us with any questions at therampprojectnyc@gmail.com

We look forward to hearing from you!

Ramp Project Queens Team

              

This project is made possible by the Queens Council on the Arts with public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.

Lots of thanks for

StopGap Foundation 
 Queens Council on the Arts

We got a 2020 Queens Arts Fund - Arts Access Grant!

Hi!
We are happy to inform you that we got a 2020 Queens Arts Fund - Arts Access Grant!

We will be able to check conditions of ramps used after one year, repair and reuse them to our Queens community!

On our original schedule, we would have had an open call for local artists to paint/desgin for the ramps in March.

However, due to Novel Corona virus outbreak, we postponed the schedule and will see what will go on to Queens community. Because our most participating businesses are cafes and restaurants, they are deeply affected by the outbreak. We hope we will start this year's activity in May.

Please stay in tune for more information.


We are still looking for more funding to making new custom ramps in Hells Kitchen in Manhattan  for 2021-2022 year.



Lots of thanks for

StopGap Foundation 

 Queens Council on the Arts

Ramp Request Form

Hello, we are Ramp Project NYC.

Our 2018-2019 ramp project has successfully concluded.
If you would like a free, custom-made, portable ramp from us, please fill out the request form below.
IF WE RECEIVE ADDITIONAL FUNDING IN THE FUTURE, WE WILL CONTACT YOU IN ORDER OF SUBMISSION TO BEGIN THE PROCESS.

Form is HERE.

Looking forward to hear from you!

Ramp Project Team