The Wagon Display has been very busy the past two months. Its latest adventure took it to the Rromani concert hosted by the International Academy for Russian Music, Arts, and Culture. Saturday, October 8th, the Wagon went on display during a concert in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Attendees enjoyed the music from the wagon and the information given.
We are creating two more panels for the history section, relating the Rromani to the State of Iowa to help locals understand the need for further education about the Rromani in the US. The two panels are being printed free of charge by one of the wagon's sponsors, Rapids Reproduction. We are grateful for their help.
The Wagon is in need of some repair, however. It has been shown four times in four weeks and has some chips and marks along its hinges. We need to repaint two sides and replace one section of molding and then clear treat the entire wagon to prevent further damage.
Once our application for a 501(c)3 status is approved, we plan t raise funds to recreate the Wagon using gator board, a sturdy material that will allow the wagon to be moved without extensive damage.
Thank you for your interest in our project.
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