Matt 650
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UPDATE.
It is self explanatory the extremely unfortunate predicament that the pandemic, like many art spaces, small businesses, concert venues etc, Mac650 came to an extremely abrupt stop two months + ago. I decided to leave the original post intact as I update this page's information because I really want to say thank you to everyone who has support the vision so far. (And honestly we were SO close, everything I spoke of and A LOT more were nearly hours away from to coming to fruition. To date Mac has cancelled 75+ events, take a moment to send Tiny Box, Resilience, Middletown Government, NEAT and more a virtual hug today as well). As a wise human once said, to put it simply "the future is unwritten."
I've been hesitant to reach out because though it is one hundred percent certain I really do need help to have Mac650 survive covid 19, I'm also not sure how much help I exactly need as this is still so up in the air. Though I haven't set up an official plan to pay you back for your past or future donations I promise I am keeping track and I will make it up to you by doing more than just keeping our home away from home (or in my case my literal home) afloat. I hope everyone is safe, healthy and staying active. I wanted to remind you that when I do open these doors again the first installation will consist of all artwork created during quarantine/social distancing. Please send a message to [email redacted] or [email redacted] if you are interested in participating or hearing about the other stuff I have in the works. Keep an eye on our Facebook page as well for a new website which will consist of introducing the Virtual Open Mic Night I've been working very hard on putting together along with some other ideas I think you'll all be really stoked about.
I love and miss you all more than I could ever type out from now, I know everyones struggling and adapting but if you have anything to spare, it will be put to good use. We will survive this together, this is too special to let go. XO
Sincerely,
Matthew Thomas Banta.
Original post from January second:
As many of you may know I’ve been booking & promoting concerts and art installations at MAC 650 Gallery & Artist Coop along with collaborating with many creative and trusted minds in the process for four years, extra special shout-out to Tiny Box Booking. Thank you to all who have stepped through that door or gave your support from a far.
Welcome Mac650.
Upon New Year’s Day of this year this has become my art gallery. It sounds bizarre to say and this sounds like an award winning speech but that’s not the point. The point of post is that it is an open invitation for you to share your beautiful minds with me to brainstorm and execute some new ideas. With complete control of the space I want to branch out to different forms of art, music and self care. I never want these walls to be blank and I never want the room to be silent. Every second the space is empty my heart aches a little because I know someone out there could be blossoming from utilizing it. I want to rent to bands to practice with the backline, gentle yoga, recording sessions, photography, screen printing, open mics, flea markets, classes of all kinds and whatever your beautiful mind can brainstorm please reach out to me. I also can utilize the basement and plan to build dark rooms and screen printing set ups along with whatever we can manifest, together. I can’t do this alone, what is mine is yours, let’s get it.
This gofundme is an open invitation to donate to help with like most creative endeavors unforeseen costs and to make the space as ideal as possible for musicians and artists alike.
Love,
Matthew Thomas Banta
[email redacted]
It is self explanatory the extremely unfortunate predicament that the pandemic, like many art spaces, small businesses, concert venues etc, Mac650 came to an extremely abrupt stop two months + ago. I decided to leave the original post intact as I update this page's information because I really want to say thank you to everyone who has support the vision so far. (And honestly we were SO close, everything I spoke of and A LOT more were nearly hours away from to coming to fruition. To date Mac has cancelled 75+ events, take a moment to send Tiny Box, Resilience, Middletown Government, NEAT and more a virtual hug today as well). As a wise human once said, to put it simply "the future is unwritten."
I've been hesitant to reach out because though it is one hundred percent certain I really do need help to have Mac650 survive covid 19, I'm also not sure how much help I exactly need as this is still so up in the air. Though I haven't set up an official plan to pay you back for your past or future donations I promise I am keeping track and I will make it up to you by doing more than just keeping our home away from home (or in my case my literal home) afloat. I hope everyone is safe, healthy and staying active. I wanted to remind you that when I do open these doors again the first installation will consist of all artwork created during quarantine/social distancing. Please send a message to [email redacted] or [email redacted] if you are interested in participating or hearing about the other stuff I have in the works. Keep an eye on our Facebook page as well for a new website which will consist of introducing the Virtual Open Mic Night I've been working very hard on putting together along with some other ideas I think you'll all be really stoked about.
I love and miss you all more than I could ever type out from now, I know everyones struggling and adapting but if you have anything to spare, it will be put to good use. We will survive this together, this is too special to let go. XO
Sincerely,
Matthew Thomas Banta.
Original post from January second:
As many of you may know I’ve been booking & promoting concerts and art installations at MAC 650 Gallery & Artist Coop along with collaborating with many creative and trusted minds in the process for four years, extra special shout-out to Tiny Box Booking. Thank you to all who have stepped through that door or gave your support from a far.
Welcome Mac650.
Upon New Year’s Day of this year this has become my art gallery. It sounds bizarre to say and this sounds like an award winning speech but that’s not the point. The point of post is that it is an open invitation for you to share your beautiful minds with me to brainstorm and execute some new ideas. With complete control of the space I want to branch out to different forms of art, music and self care. I never want these walls to be blank and I never want the room to be silent. Every second the space is empty my heart aches a little because I know someone out there could be blossoming from utilizing it. I want to rent to bands to practice with the backline, gentle yoga, recording sessions, photography, screen printing, open mics, flea markets, classes of all kinds and whatever your beautiful mind can brainstorm please reach out to me. I also can utilize the basement and plan to build dark rooms and screen printing set ups along with whatever we can manifest, together. I can’t do this alone, what is mine is yours, let’s get it.
This gofundme is an open invitation to donate to help with like most creative endeavors unforeseen costs and to make the space as ideal as possible for musicians and artists alike.
Love,
Matthew Thomas Banta
[email redacted]
Organizer
Matthew Banta
Organizer
Middletown, CT