Space Taxi History
The Space Taxi is a community art car that began during the summer of 2009 by Portland, Oregon adventure artists Chris Landon (Doktor Creature), Myriah Day (Norma L. Knott), and Harvey Dayland (their son). Each of the sectioned off squares/spaces on the 1997 Chevy Lumina have been decorated by different people around Portland, Oregon and the Pacific Northwest.
- The car is not only a Portland icon, but it is also brings people together from different paths in ways that are unexpected and beautiful.
- We received an estimate that the transmission needs to be replaced and overhauled, which is to cost approximately $2800 from Columbia Transmission (a well-trusted and respected transmission specialist in Portland).
- Any contribution will allow us to repair the space taxi, uniting people in unique ways, and allow to travel throughout Portland and beyond.
What We Need & What You Get
We plan to completely overhaul the transmission with the specialists at Columbia Transmission, which will cost $2800.
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ALL PERKS INCLUDE AN INVITE TO SPACE TAXI DECORATING PARTY ON SUNDAY, JULY 16th FROM 11AM-6PM on the corner of N. Gay and N. Sumner!
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With a $5 donation, we welcome you to our annual ART CAR DECORATING PARTY on Sunday, July 16th from 11am-6pm (on the corner of N. Gay and N. Sumner). We provide enthusiasm, toys, snacks, glue, paint, guidance, or anything you need! You can also bring your own stuff to glue down!
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With a $10 donation, we will send you a personalized THANK YOU POSTCARD with a photo of the car and our family! Hang it on your fridge, show your friends, or have it as a keepsake!
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With a $35 donation, we will be your taxi to OR from ANYWHERE WITHIN PORTLAND CITY LIMITS for 1-4 people. Just let us know via email and we can coordinate with you to be there for you!
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With a $80 donation, we will drive 1-3 people across ALL OF THE BRIDGES OF PORTLAND. (10 bridges). We will provide you with a brief bridge history and some fun stories for the ride. Contact via email for available dates and time.
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With a $80 donation, we can taxi you on a FOOD CART/RESTAURANT TOUR (of your choice) for a 1.5 hour time block for 1-4 people. Dates Available (contact for availability): Sat. Jul 29th 11am-12:30pm; Sat Jul 29th 11am-12:30pm; Sat, Aug 19th 11am-12:30pm; Sat. Aug 19th 1pm-2:30pm; Sat Sep. 16th 11am-12:30pm Price does not include menu items.
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With a $150 donation, we will be your personalized taxi on a Friday or Saturday night from 6pm-2am for 1-4 people. Like a limo, but way weirder!
If we do not reach our goal through our INDIEGOGO, we hope to hold more fundraising art car parties and wait until our savings build up to replace the transmission as soon as we can afford it.
The Impact
By contributing to get a new tranmission for the Space Taxi, you are adding to a community experience that is ever changing and amazingly unique!
- The Space Taxi has been not only a way to travel throughout the community, but it has brought people together in unique ways.
- When we are traveling the streets, we collect stories from facial expressions of joy and excitement.
- Often when we return to the car from being somewhere (grocery store, movie theater, coffee shop), there are frequently people gathered taking pictures and we are always excited to engage in conversation about the Space Taxi story.
Other Ways You Can Help
- If you are unable to contribute, please share this campaign and make some noise about the SPACE TAXI
- Wave at the SPACE TAXI when you see it driving around (if we see you wave, we will always wave back)
- When you see the SPACE TAXI parked places, leave notes on the space taxi
