Dear Patron of the Arts & Education,
Have you ever experienced the wonder of a child when they’re excited to learn? It’s hard to describe the feeling of seeing a student when they’re able to use their creative intelligence….an ability they were born with….to produce new ideas, or invent a new, novel solution to a problem.
The Mat Bevel Company has made it our mission to reach into the minds of kids of all ages through the magic of science, art and creativity. For years we’ve sparked the creative genius of people through our many popular initiatives:
Museum of Kinetic Art—Over 150 mechanical fine art sculptures demonstrate how even junk can come back into the flow and find new purpose.
Surrealistic Pop Science Theater—A one-person theater celebrates the excitement of creativity with a large cast of characters, all choreographed to music, light and poetry.
School of Intuition—A kinesthetic learning lab teaches people how to tackle challenges using awareness, resourcefulness and original thinking.
Bevelvision Productions—Multi-media curriculum and TV shows share the magical world of Beveldom, “the lost land of found objects,” and the many stories of problem-solvers from all walks of life, with people everywhere.
Here’s the exciting part where you come in!
We’re transitioning the all these exciting programs into 21st century programs that help everyone of us achieve freedom through creative intelligence! STEM curriculum and ART TV will be made available to homes, schools, clubs and museums anywhere. Even during COVID-19 your support of these programs—The Universe Within curriculum, The Creative STEM Club, Kid Bevel, a virtual tour of the museum and theater, plus The Seven Worlds of Wonder installed by Launchpad artists—will allow us to continue our mission.
Your contributions have helped make Mat Bevel Company what we are today, and we are so grateful to you for helping to create and support our programs. You are helping us touch the lives of people:
“If you don’t believe in imagination to help you step outside the box, that’s one thing the magical world of Beveldom will change for you. I think it’s fair to generalize that many of us in our work routines don’t find time to exercise the creative parts of our brains. But that’s something so critical to intuitive decision-making, and it’s where so much of world’s progress comes from. Ned Schaper’s ability to stimulate us to think in non-linear ways and see what other people can’t is what’s so important about experiences like the Museum Of Kinetic Art.” — Doug Rogers, co-founder of Sonora Investment Management, LLC and Mat Bevel Company sponsor, Tucson, AZ
“The Universe Within world-building curriculum helped me find myself. I found the very creative side of me. To make a character and write a presentation about the character, you had to be creative about it. The headdress was very creative because you have to make it look cool, and also be functional.” — Kannon
“There is NOTHING like Surrealistic Pop Science Theater. Mat Bevel’s Museum Of Kinetic A.R.T. – Available Resource Technology – is a true inspiration for young offspring and inner children!” — Steven Gendel, Art Enthusiast, Tucson, AZ
“The Universe Within helped me express what my mind was thinking and it was fun to invent. When I invented my headdress…it came out crazy but inspiring. I put hair on my headdresses, eyes and a mouth made from recycled items. There was a mini person hiding who was my character. She was hiding but she wanted people to know she was there because she was part of my creation.” — Erika
Sparking a people’s imagination is crucial during this time, especially as students, teachers and parents navigate the reality of learning during a pandemic. Your gift is extremely important because it offers immediate assistance to adapting our programs to serve more people. Please make this possible with your contribution.
Thank you so much for your support! It means the world to us!
Sincerely,
Ned Schaper
President, Mat Bevel Company
Paula Schaper
Vice President, Mat Bevel Company