The moving effort is in full force.  We have two semi-trucks running loads, numerous forklifts on both ends, and containers flying out the old door into the new yard.  The cold is tough on the forklifts and our fabulous crew of volunteers are working hard, but incredible progress has been made over the past few days.

Out of the 40 semi loads we had to do, we are down to another 14 loads.  After that we will be down to moving the little stuff and putting the old space back as we found it.  The wonderful new space has been generating a lot of enthusiasm.  A big thanks to the hundreds of people who made this all possible.  Come visit the new space you helped to create.

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For the first time in the history of art spaces it was not the space that held up the paperwork. It has been a long week of fine print, contracts, insurance papers and meetings. We finally did today what we were ready to do Monday - we paid the deposit and got the keys.

None of this would have happened without the incredible outpouring of support from all corners of the community. We raised enough funds for the deposit and NIMBY wrote the biggest check ever - for 10 more years of giant art, crazy events, and broken machines. A great thanks to all of you for making this possible.

The pack up at old NIMBY is almost complete. We are commencing with moving containers and yes we can use your help. We are still collecting donations to finance the move itself - if you have not yet lent your support to this gargantuan endeavor its not too late to be a part of making it happen.

We will be celebrating Christmas at the new location.

Here is a view of the new location at 8410 Amelia Street, East Oakland

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The outpouring of support from individuals and other organizations that like what we do has been amazing this week.  NIMBY 2.0 would not be possible without all of your support.  Speak with the donate button and help us raise the remaining $6,500.

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Dale Dougherty at MAKE, those wonderful folks who put on the Maker Fair, wrote a great post about NIMBY.

http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2008/12/oaklands_nimby_space_need.html

We only need to raise another $12,900 for the new space by December 15th.  We are doing really well.  The support has been tremendous.  Help us get the rest of the way there by donating.

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This Oakland Tribune Article “NIMBY’s Big Ideas Getting Bigger Warehouse” is great press for NIMBY.  Click the link below to give it a read.

http://www.insidebayarea.com/ci_11163398

Featured in the article is Michael Christian’s IT, currently in storage at NIMBY.  Below is an image of the piece fully constructed.  IT will be the first piece installed in the NIMBY Sculpture Garden at the new location.

Make sure you donate for the NIMBY move.  We have 7 days to raise another $14,700.

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The outpouring of support for NIMBY in the past week has been inspiring.  Excitement is building in the final countdown to taking possession of the new space.  Thank you to everyone who has contributed thus far.  NIMBY is well on its way to making through a transition that would typically spell the end for most spaces.  It is you, NIMBY supporters, who have made this possible.  If you have been waiting to show your support - now is the time.

NIMBY must raise another $14,700 by December 15th

Do your part to keep NIMBY going and donate.  We can’t wait to thank you all from the new space.

Steam Punk Tree House photo by Zachary Wasserman

If you want to help in other ways here is our moving wish list:

• bodies to help moving December 15th, 16th, 17th and 18th
• trucks to haul all sizes and shapes of junk (contact snook@nimbyspace.org in advance)
• pizza, beer and chocolate to keep other helpers going

For more ways to help contact rachael@nimbyspace.org with an email describing your skills or interests.

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Community support has been pouring in.  We need everyone to step-up this week and donate to get us into the new space. Below is an image of our current vision for how NIMBY 2.0 will be laid out.  In the 30,000 square foot outside yard will be a sculpture garden of massive proportions.  We are working to bring back all of the NIMBY created projects you have loved at Burning Man, Coachella, and the Maker Fair for permanent installation.  Donate and be a part of making the new NIMBY a reality.

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NIMBY is moving - WE FOUND THE SWEET SPOT and now our big push is to secure the security deposit.  If you have been waiting for a plan to click that DONATE button, well then, your time has come and, just like your vote, it really counts!

Once our new place is secured, there is funding from the City of Oakland available to help with the build-out of NIMBY 2.0.  But, we can’t get the new space without the community behind us. The money has to come from family first.

We need at least 500 more people to donate $50.

Are you NIMBY family? Show us your support and join the ranks of hundred who have already thrown their hard earned cash in the hat to see us through this transition.  Be sure to check out the photos of our new spot!

Please Donate… There is no better time than NOW!

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We are pleased to present the first images of NIMBY’s new home.  With over 30,000 square feet of indoor shop space and two outside yards totaling more than 33,000 square feet - we are very excited about our very large new building.  One yard will be primarily for off street parking while the other will be used as an open space and gallery. Our expected move in date is in early December.  We are signing a 10 year lease - so there will be no more moving anytime soon. The building is in great shape and already has a working and certified sprinkler system and a ton of power.  We could not have found a nicer land lord or a better location.

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The hard work is not over yet. Old NIMBY is still being prepared for the move. We have to raise enough money to make the new space happen. If you have not donated yet - click the button below. Every penny gets us closer to NIMBY 2.0. NIMBY would not have gotten this far without everyone’s support. Help us see this through.

You can also support NIMBY by volunteering time to pack up Old NIMBY. We are now showing our plans for the new space to the City of Oakland. If you will be with us in the new space make sure you contact Snook (snook@nimbyspace.org) regarding your needs. We are looking for additional support from architects and engineers. To help out contact Rachael (rachael@nimbyspace.org).

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