DonationStation

CreatioNation is a charitable project and, while we are very resourceful, we still rely on your donations, grants, volunteer service and other gifts to be able to offer our services to local and global artists and audiences. On this page, you will find a list of our current needs. In the USA, your contribution is tax-deductible for the current fair market value of the goods or services you donate (see below for more info).

DONATE AUDIO EQUIPMENT

We need professional, audiophile and "prosumer" audio equipment to enable and enhance our educational programs and our recording and event production services:

Digidesign Pro Tools DAW systems (TDM or LE) & interfaces
Nuendo 3, Cubase 4, DP 5, or Logic 7 DAW systems & interfaces
Studio-quality microphones (Neumann, Telefunken, Royer, AEA, Brauner, Korby, Gefell, B.L.U.E., Soundelux, Earthworks, etc.)
Studio-quality microphone preamps (Telefunken, Pendulum, Fearn, Millennia, Buzz, Manley, API, Neve, Hardy, Chandler Limited, etc.)
High-end analog-digital-analog converters (Apogee, Mytek, Lavry, Pacific Microsonics, Prism, Lynx Aurora, etc.)
Professional outboard processing units (top-grade EQs, compressors, limiters, etc.)
High-quality studio reference monitors (not fatigued; ADAM, Lipinski, Barefoot, Genelec, Dynaudio, Event, Tannoy, et al)
Pro or audiophile amplifiers (Bryston, Manley, Crown, McIntosh, Parasound, et al)
Digital mixing console (e.g. Mackie Digital X Bus, et al)
High-end analog summing mixer (Chandler, TubeTech, et al)
Audio plug-ins (all formats) and virtual instruments
Other studio recording equipment
Live sound reinforcement equipment
Audiophile playback equipment (SA-CD, DVD-Audio, CD, preamps, amps, etc.)

If you or your organization can contribute these or other pro audio items, please contact us here.

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

We may be able to use practically any type of musical instrument in good, playable condition, and we are especially interested in the following:

If you or your organization can contribute these or other musical instruments, please contact us here before sending us your items.

DONATE COMPUTERS, SOFTWARE OR TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

Upgrading to a new computer? Have some extra bandwidth on your corporate Internet connection? We need the following items and services to enable the tech side of our work:

A T1 or faster Internet connection for our office in Oakland, California
Colocation for our web server on a dependable, secure, redundant net connection (preferably in the San Francisco Bay Area)
Apple Macintosh computers (Intel or G5/G4 processor), including laptops
Apple Xserve (with or without Xserve RAID) or G5 Server
LCD/TFT (flat-screen) computer displays (17" or larger)
Color laser printer (preferably with two-sided printing)
Flash-based website design

If you or your organization can contribute these or other electronic items, please contact us here.

DONATE VIDEO, A/V, OR PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT

Have an older camcorder, digital camera, TV or VCR? Or perhaps you work for a company that manufactures or sells A/V or other electronic products?

We need the following items for our educational and informational projects:

HDTVs or HD-compatible video monitors
Video camcorders - especially HD/DV (NTSC or PAL); Hi-8 also OK
DVD and VCR decks - pro and Hi-Fi consumer video decks in all formats
Apple production software: Final Cut Pro, DVD Studio Pro, Motion, Shake, Logic Pro, Soundtrack
Digital cameras, tripods, film and other photographic and videographic equipment
Other good-quality audio recording decks of all formats and descriptions, pro and consumer, including DAT, analog cassette, MiniDisc and multitrack decks
A/V recording equipment for field recording

If you or your organization can contribute these or other electronic items, please contact us here.

DONATE/LEND YOUR SPACE

Another great way to support CreatioNation's community-building altruistic arts activities is to make space available for our projects and programs.

Office/studio space in the San Francisco Bay Area (preferably downtown Oakland or Berkeley), in New Delhi, in Jerusalem, and in Cape Town
A warehouse or other large multi-purpose space (at least 2000 square feet) in or near downtown Oakland, Berkeley, or San Francisco, California
Spaces available for occasional use for performances, classes, workshops and other events
Land, buildings and/or commercial space for the establishment of performance venues, studios and arts schools, especially in California, Colorado, India, Vietnam, Israel, and South Africa

If you or your organization has a space that may fit the bill, tell us about it here.

OTHER NEEDS

CreatioNation currently needs the following other items and services to be donated:

Airplane tickets - especially between the USA, India, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and Africa
A large passenger vehicle (like a van or small bus) powered by renewable energy (e.g. natural gas or veggie oil)

MONETARY CONTRIBUTIONS

If you would like to make a monetary contribution to support CreatioNation's charitable mission to support the altruistic arts and compassionate creativity, you can click on the button below to make a tax-deductible contribution through our 501(c)(3) nonprofit parent, The Earthville Network. Make sure to put "CreatioNation" in the "Designation" field. Your generosity will help nourish "starving artists" and activists who are investing their passion in making our world a better place.

If you prefer the old fashioned way, you can send in your tax-deductible* contribution by postal mail. Make checks payable to "Earthville Network" with 'CreatioNation" on the memo line and mail to:

NOTE ON TAX DEDUCTIBILITY

CreatioNation™ is a project of The Earthville Network, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation based in Oakland, California. Your contributions of money or valuable goods are tax-deductible in the USA to the extent allowed by law. As soon as we receive your donation of money, goods, or services, we will provide you with an acknowledgement letter for tax purposes.

CREATIONATION DONATIONSTATION: SHARE THE LOVE!
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.	Special thanks to our current & past sponsors! Apple, Inc. Audio Ease BIAS, Inc. Chandler Limited D.W. Fearn FXpansion George Lucas Educational Foundation Global Netoptex (GNI) Macromedia Millennia Music & Media Systems Native Instruments Other World Computing Royer Labs TAB-Funkenwerk Zellerbach Foundation And lots of kind-hearted people like you!	.	.	CreatioNation is a charitable project and, while we are very resourceful, we still rely on your donations, grants, volunteer service and other gifts to be able to offer our services to local and global artists and audiences. On this page, you will find a list of our current needs. In the USA, your contribution is tax-deductible for the current fair market value of the goods or services you donate (see below for more info). DONATE AUDIO EQUIPMENT We need professional, audiophile and "prosumer" audio equipment to enable and enhance our educational programs and our recording and event production services: Digidesign Pro Tools DAW systems (TDM or LE) & interfaces Nuendo 3, Cubase 4, DP 5, or Logic 7 DAW systems & interfaces Studio-quality microphones (Neumann, Telefunken, Royer, AEA, Brauner, Korby, Gefell, B.L.U.E., Soundelux, Earthworks, etc.) Studio-quality microphone preamps (Telefunken, Pendulum, Fearn, Millennia, Buzz, Manley, API, Neve, Hardy, Chandler Limited, etc.) High-end analog-digital-analog converters (Apogee, Mytek, Lavry, Pacific Microsonics, Prism, Lynx Aurora, etc.) Professional outboard processing units (top-grade EQs, compressors, limiters, etc.) High-quality studio reference monitors (not fatigued; ADAM, Lipinski, Barefoot, Genelec, Dynaudio, Event, Tannoy, et al) Pro or audiophile amplifiers (Bryston, Manley, Crown, McIntosh, Parasound, et al) Digital mixing console (e.g. Mackie Digital X Bus, et al) High-end analog summing mixer (Chandler, TubeTech, et al) Audio plug-ins (all formats) and virtual instruments Other studio recording equipment Live sound reinforcement equipment Audiophile playback equipment (SA-CD, DVD-Audio, CD, preamps, amps, etc.) If you or your organization can contribute these or other pro audio items, please contact us here. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS We may be able to use practically any type of musical instrument in good, playable condition, and we are especially interested in the following: International instruments: sitar, tabla, tamboura, sarangi, santoor, shenai, ney, oud, zas, rawap, mbira, kalimba, etc. Drums and percussion: High-quality drum kit, congas, djembe, doumbek, timbales, roto toms, tympani, cymbals, gongs, etc. Vintage electric pianos: Rhodes, Wurlitzer, Clavinet, Farfisa Analog synthesizers: Moog, Clavia Nord, Korg, Arp, etc. Electric guitars and basses Strings: Cello, double (upright) bass, violin, viola, sarangi, etc. Brass: Trumpet, trombone, flugelhorn, tuba, French horn, etc. Winds: Clarinet, flute, oboe, bassoon, etc. If you or your organization can contribute these or other musical instruments, please contact us here before sending us your items. DONATE COMPUTERS, SOFTWARE OR TECHNOLOGY SERVICES Upgrading to a new computer? Have some extra bandwidth on your corporate Internet connection? We need the following items and services to enable the tech side of our work: A T1 or faster Internet connection for our office in Oakland, California Colocation for our web server on a dependable, secure, redundant net connection (preferably in the San Francisco Bay Area) Apple Macintosh computers (Intel or G5/G4 processor), including laptops Apple Xserve (with or without Xserve RAID) or G5 Server LCD/TFT (flat-screen) computer displays (17" or larger) Color laser printer (preferably with two-sided printing) Flash-based website design If you or your organization can contribute these or other electronic items, please contact us here. DONATE VIDEO, A/V, OR PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT Have an older camcorder, digital camera, TV or VCR? Or perhaps you work for a company that manufactures or sells A/V or other electronic products? We need the following items for our educational and informational projects: HDTVs or HD-compatible video monitors Video camcorders - especially HD/DV (NTSC or PAL); Hi-8 also OK DVD and VCR decks - pro and Hi-Fi consumer video decks in all formats Apple production software: Final Cut Pro, DVD Studio Pro, Motion, Shake, Logic Pro, Soundtrack Digital cameras, tripods, film and other photographic and videographic equipment Other good-quality audio recording decks of all formats and descriptions, pro and consumer, including DAT, analog cassette, MiniDisc and multitrack decks A/V recording equipment for field recording If you or your organization can contribute these or other electronic items, please contact us here. DONATE/LEND YOUR SPACE Another great way to support CreatioNation's community-building altruistic arts activities is to make space available for our projects and programs. Office/studio space in the San Francisco Bay Area (preferably downtown Oakland or Berkeley), in New Delhi, in Jerusalem, and in Cape Town A warehouse or other large multi-purpose space (at least 2000 square feet) in or near downtown Oakland, Berkeley, or San Francisco, California Spaces available for occasional use for performances, classes, workshops and other events Land, buildings and/or commercial space for the establishment of performance venues, studios and arts schools, especially in California, Colorado, India, Vietnam, Israel, and South Africa If you or your organization has a space that may fit the bill, tell us about it here. OTHER NEEDS CreatioNation currently needs the following other items and services to be donated: Airplane tickets - especially between the USA, India, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and Africa A large passenger vehicle (like a van or small bus) powered by renewable energy (e.g. natural gas or veggie oil) If you can help, please contact us here. MONETARY CONTRIBUTIONS If you would like to make a monetary contribution to support CreatioNation's charitable mission to support the altruistic arts and compassionate creativity, you can click on the button below to make a tax-deductible contribution through our 501(c)(3) nonprofit parent, The Earthville Network. Make sure to put "CreatioNation" in the "Designation" field. Your generosity will help nourish "starving artists" and activists who are investing their passion in making our world a better place. If you prefer the old fashioned way, you can send in your tax-deductible* contribution by postal mail. Make checks payable to "Earthville Network" with 'CreatioNation" on the memo line and mail to: The Earthville Network 717 E. 23rd Ave Oakland, CA 94606-2019 USA NOTE ON TAX DEDUCTIBILITY CreatioNation™ is a project of The Earthville Network, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation based in Oakland, California. Your contributions of money or valuable goods are tax-deductible in the USA to the extent allowed by law. As soon as we receive your donation of money, goods, or services, we will provide you with an acknowledgement letter for tax purposes.	.	.	Ways to Give Pro Audio Gear Musical Instruments Computers, Software, & Technology Services Video Equipment Space Money Other Needs Your contribution is tax-deductible in the USA (and gets you good karma all across the universe...)	.
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