Many people have enjoyed Mat Bevel’s live performances—the Museum of Kinetic Art with its 92 animated sculptures and 52 captivating characters, including Walter Ego, The New Non-Prophet and Dr. Paradox. Our vision for many years has been to capture the magic of Beveldom using stop-motion animation and video, and deliver this world up close and personal to people around the world through the Bevelvision online interface. The script—The Three Days of Beveldom—is written and includes 435 theatrical vignettes. The narrative takes place at the online Museum of Kinetic Art where everything is made with discarded objects, using the principles of Available Resource Technology or ART.
On May 1, we launched a campaign to raise $15,000 to produce an introduction to Bevelvision called Welcome To Beveldom. Thanks to the generous support of fans, friends and family we reached our goal! You can still contribute and receive recognition at the unveiling of Bevelvision, or make a tax-deductible donation to our on-going filming after Welcome To Beveldom is completed.
With the capital we raised, we purchased a broadcast quality Canon EOS C100 Cinema Camera as well as video, animation, editing equipment and software to complete the introduction.
All supporters will be acknowledged at a reception where we’ll unveil theWelcome To Beveldom to the public.
Jester Physics: Gifts over $500
For for gifts over $500, you’ll be recognized at the Jester Physics level on our Facebook pages and at the unveiling of the introduction to Bevelvision. In addition, you’ll be invited to an exclusive champagne reception and tour of the Museum of Kinetic Art, where artist-scientist Ned Schaper shares how his new art form evolved.
The state of the art-science complex located on the sprawling campuses of the School of Intuition has been under the direction of Jester Physics since its inception in the early days of Beveldom. Bringing science, art, and religion back into the same sentence is the only way for technology to tread forward.
Coffee Guru: Gifts between $250-$499
For gifts between $250 and $499, you’ll be recognized at the Coffee Guru level on our Facebook pages and at the unveiling of the introduction to Bevelvision. You’ll also receive a limited edition Welcome to Beveldom fine art print signed by artist-scientist Ned Schaper, creator of Beveldom and Bevelvision.
Coffee Guru is a cool cat who talks in a knowing sort of way. In Beveldom, he’s the host for straight talk across the hedge, walking the Bevel’s edge. He can be found playing homemade musical instruments made out of junk, the Gururu and an upright base, at the Bevel Café.
Major Metamorphosis: Gifts between $100-$249
For gifts between $100 and $249, you’ll be recognized at the Major Metamorphosis level on our Facebook pages and at the unveiling of the introduction to Bevelvision. You’ll receive a one-of-a-kind Major Metamorphosis thank you card with a personal note from artist-scientist Ned Schaper.
Major Metamorphosis is a pivotal character in Beveldom. He stands in the Bevel Rocket on the Launch Pad to Success and tells a tale of metamorphosis. The action of the rocket engine flaps the newly grown wings on his helmet. Major Metamorphosis, though timid in the limelight, is fearless in the face of darkness because he is a moth.
Society for Bevel Intentions, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) and your gift may qualify as a charitable deduction for federal income tax purposes. Our Registered Charitable Number is: 13-4012463. There are two ways to give: 1) Make a donation online by clicking the red Donate To Bevelvision link above (you’ll be directed to Pay Pal at Society for Bevel Intentions, Inc.) or 2) Write a check made payable to “Society for Bevel Intentions, Inc.” with “Launch Bevelvision” written in the memo and send to Society for Bevel Intentions, Inc., P.O. Box 1684, Tucson, AZ 85702.
If you’d like to learn more about Bevelvision, call Paula Schaper at 520-604-6273 or email pschaper@bevelintentions.org.