George Delany, Design, New Media and Marketing Consultant

Delany N E W S

aaaForay, Inc., our brand-building design communications & media strategies firm, has a new website! More to come. Brand development, print and video.

New Windows to Transform Fall River's Mills?
Planning the mill future, high-tech windows
Mill Owners' Association Initiative

Tom Paterson, AIA, Paterson & Associates,  Holly Grosvenor, AIA, Northeast Collaborative Architects, and Matt Cyr, Solera Advanced Glazings, meet in one of Fall River's grand mills to discuss the application of transformative, thermally engineered, high-tech windows as they would apply to live-work communities in the cities' mills. 

"Black Tie Optional," Event A Great Success
Fundraiser for Marine Museum...a big success
Photo by George Delany

Splendid fund-raiser for the Marine Museum at Fall River, last night, "Black Tie, Optional," the town came out!

See our new Providence Skyline Video
Artist, George Delany
Painting by George Delany, Artist, Trailer #1

A large, original oil painting created by George Delany hangs in the main lobby of a distinguished, Providence, Rhode Island law firm. Here is a trailer that hints at the experience of creating the work. The full video will be posted to Vimeo and YouTube, shortly. 

"My Really Important Life #20"
Self Promotion, Artist George Delany
Acrylic on canvas board, by artist George Delany

A series of small acrylic studies, "My Really Important Life," takes a look at what is going on. Here is the first promotional poster of this series, designed by George Delany. Look for the series on Fine Art America, before long. 

George Delany with Fall River, Circa 202
Art by George Delany
"Porpoise Tides, A Sustainable Community"

Thanks to RISD for including my acrylic sketch (on digital print) in its recent RISD Alum show, "Radius," about what grads are doing, locally. Here is my vision of Fall River waterfront living, a sustainable community, "Porpoise Tides," circa 2020.

New Push for Marine Museum of Fall River
Photo and design by George Delany
Designed to help build new membership

Here is the first in a series of reach-out documents being designed by George Delany to help the Marine Museum at Fall River, MA double its membership. Be sure to see the MM on Twitter!

To Mark the End of a $3M Fund Raising Campaign
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Thanks to everyone for making this a successful campaign

Great thank you party last night, so I'm told! Am honored to have provided a document to mark this noteworthy occasion. Congratulations, Central Congregational Church

What can Fall River do with its potential energy?
Fall River's Future by George Delany
View of Fall River, MA, circa 2020

Fall River has power in its rivers (shown here, Narragansett Bay, aka the Taunton River), in its wind, and in its sunlight. In this new community, Porpoise Tides, all three come together to support the mills of the city, the new, University of Fall River, and the push for world-class status in the new century. 

For Entourage Salon & Spa
Photo by George Delany
Advent calendar designed by aaaForay

A striking Advent calendar aaaForay has been provided for a Virginia Beach, VA client, designed to celebrate the season while calling attention to the enterprise. 

Family Service of Rhode Island Annual Report
Designer, Sandy Delany
Designed by Sandy Delany

This annual report captures the mission and vision of Family Service of Rhode Island. We are honored to do this work for the organization.

First in a series published by Herald News
Durfee Mills, 21st Century Successful Mill Community
Written and photographed by George Delany

Published in the Fall River Herald News, Sunday, October 7, 2012, the first in a series of mill ownership best practices essays, this one featuring Shannon Khoury, COO and Durfee Mills of Fall River, Ma. Written and photographed by George Delany.

Model of Approved Oil Painting
George Delany, Fine Artist
Commissioned Work Now Under Way

A commissioned work, now in progress, for a distinguished Providence, RI firm, is based upon this working model, painted from composite photos taken of the new Providence skyline. See Mr. Delany's fine art on Fine Art America.

Our new eCommerce launch on Shopify!
George Delany, photographer
Two Collections Under the StandWeUnited® Brand

Check out our new eCommerce site on Shopify! The first of several planned. Both collections of posters are available, each under the StandWeUnited® brand.

Hyland School of Cyber Studies
Conceived by George Delany
A privately funded, technologically-driven powerhouse, the University of Fall River

On Thursday, July 12, 2012, the Fall River Herald published an article submitted by George Delany, Chief Communications & Marketing Officer of the MOA, addressing the problem of what to do with the dozen or more schools for sale at present in the City of Fall River. in his article, Mr. Delany presents the concept of the new, privately endowed, technologically driven, University of Fall River. Go Porpoises!

Building new aaaForay, Inc. website
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Testing at Present

We are testing a new website for aaaForay, Inc., about to launch-- pending a few updates.

New, from "The Ocean Drive" Series
Painting of Rhode Island by George Delany
"Looking South 1," by George Delany, Acrylic on Canvas

One of a series of new paintings by George Delany to be delivered to Sheldon Fine Art on June 15, 2012, acrylics on canvas-- plus two oils. More to follow.

Spotlight on.....the Mill Owners' Association
Directed by George Delany
Presented by Fall River Cable TV

Fall River Cable TV featured the Mill Owners' Association in its Spotlight, and presented the MOA's first public service announcement, written and directed by George Delany.

New site posted for MOA on Tumblr, check it out!
George Delany, Design Consultant
Mill Owners' Assocation now on Tumlr.com

We will be blogging for the MOA in an effort to help restore the community of more than 50 mills in Fall River, MA, follow us on Tumblr, now.

Very exciting, the Mill Owners' Association has held its first meeting with ENERGI, a company that met with the MOA for the purpose of considering and evaluating risk management and insurance solutions by which mills of Fall River may realize significant technological upgrades that would result in the lowering of operations costs over time. More to come on this exciting undertaking. 

A new corporate identity is being designed for Native Elements, an on-line retailer of unique silver jewelry designed by Native American craftsmen and designers. Look for this identity-- the cornerstone of any marketing program-- shortly, including a new website.

New Electronic Ad for Start-up Jewelry Company
New ads by George Delany and aaaForay, Inc.
eCommerce company up and running, holds special Christmas sale.

Native Elements, specializing in one-of-a-kind jewelry by native American artists, is to hold special Christmas show-- wow, this fledgling eCommerce business is off to a fine start. We are grateful to its owner and developer for calling on us to help build its brand identity and its business and look forward to expanding this brand in the New Year. 

Mayoral Candidates on Local Access Cable TV
Photo by George Delany
Mill Owners' Association Promotes Dialog as to Future of Mills in Fall River

The Mill Owners' Association of Fall River helped make possible the first Mayoral candidates debate just prior to the recent election. Here we are, on-set at Fall River Cable Access TV. I stand behind camera one on right when not snapping random shots. Thanks to Bristol Community College and the Fall River Cable TV, also to the Herald News who ran the story. Just after this event, Mayor Flanagan won a second term in office. The Mill Owners' Association expects to be able to work with the Mayor to help revitalize the city in the months just ahead, primarily by bringing new attention to the architectural distinction, economy and adaptability of the city's terrific mills.

Fall River Herald News Runs Feature on City Mills
Written by George Delany and Pat Tod
What is the role of the mills in the future of Fall River?

In anticipation of the upcoming Mayoral election in the city of Fall River, George Delany co-authored with Patricia Tod, VP of the Mill Owners' Association an article posing a series of questions to the two leading mayoral candidates as to the status of the mills at present and plans for the future. We thank the Herald News for highlighting this topic before the election.

Save the Fall River Congregational Church
Photo by George Delany
Preservation Society of Fall River Sponsors Video

New video delivered for the Preservation Society of Fall River, MA, thanks to your team, Jim. This short video is designed to help save the Congregational Church of Fall River, from demolition. See on YouTube.

Mission Vision Statement of MOA
Designed by aaaForay, Inc., branded communications
Basis for new family of MOA documents

This image captures the essence of the mission/vision of the Mill Owners' Association of Fall River. We will be creating a membership card and Welcome Kit over the next several months. Our mission is underway.

Big day, today, July 14, 2011. We have begun the roll-out of our American Revival Poster Suite™, a program by which corporate America can participate in the spirit of American Revival, very much in order-- and in the remembrance of the terror of 9.11.01, the tenth anniversary coming up in just about two months. In this program, any organization can purchase these posters and add its logotype to each poster by placing it in the lower right hand corner. Pass the word, we want many companies to participate in this timely program.
 
Add Your Corporate Logo to the Poster

Early June, 2011
 
Re: Better Times?

Dear friends,
Despite the preponderance of what seems like relentless bad news, we are doing what we can to push out of this down cycle. Some exciting things are in the works.

aaaForay, Inc., has:
  • Annual Report: Just completed the Family Service annual report for the year 2010 (http://www.familyserviceri.org)
  • New Video: Undertaken a new video for the Preservation Society of Fall River, one designed to help save the Congregational Church building in this city, most recently the home of the Abbey Grille ( http://phayemuss.wordpress.com/2009/08/20/central-congregational-church-auctioned-for-250000/). Didn’t I see some of you on location back in the 1970s when Stephen Tyler and Aerosmith shot their “Cryin’” video at this very site?  Our new video follows on the production for the Preservation Society of last summer, now on Youtube, see http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=llfKasSyhfI/
  • Public Event: For the Mill Owners Association of Fall River (of which I am fortunate to be a co-founder), held its second public event on March 15, open to the public, “Grow Our Mills, Grow Our Economy.” The keynote speaker was Mayor Will Flanagan, supported by over 30 additional speakers each representing a resource to small business owners trying to muddle through this difficult time. Co-sponsored by the Massachusetts Small Business Development Network, this event drew more than 150 guests to Bristol Community College. Though the final video will be ready for viewing in 10-15 days, a rough-cut video is now posted to Blip.TV, and can be seen here,  http://blip.tv/standweunited/grow-our-mills-grow-our-economy-5235993
  • Non-Profit Organization Celebrates: Very nearly completed the process of becoming a 501 ©6 organization. We are planning what will be the first-ever Mill Owners’ Association Ball, tentatively scheduled for early October of this year. In collaboration with some state representatives, we are also planning legislative initiatives designed to enable mill owners to more favorably become hubs to new business enterprise early in this new century. Over the long term, our plan calls for sharing what we learn with the other approximately 24 Gateway Cities of Massachusetts. This will depend in part upon receipt of a grant from MassDevelopment, to whom we have made application.
  • New University: Presented to the Mayor of Fall River and to representatives of City Council, an idea to help lift the city out of decades of deterioration by creating for its diverse population of almost 100,000, a new educational institution-- see the concept expressed at http://www.universityfallriver.us/. This concept utilizes 12-14 existing schools currently for sale in the city, plus key properties also for sale in the center of the city and along the Narragansett Bay waterfront. What better a time than now to consider such an idea? One has only to reflect upon some of the large scale projects undertaken back in the 1930s that helped propel the country forward, and out of the depression. Response is mixed, but a qualified, “thumbs-up.”
  • Poetry Exhibit: Provided creative leadership in the development of 16 graphically expressed poems for a public poetry reading at Central Congregational Church, in April. See exhibit photos, here; http://www.centralchurch.us/index.php/photos/album/72157626247381920/2011-partners-in-poetry-gallery-exhibit.html/
  • eCommerce website: Undertaken the development of a new website that will be a full eCommerce site, B2C, focusing on the languishing but still ticking art market. We expect to have this in launch mode by the end of July.
  • American Revival Series (Posters): Submitted a proposal to the Smithsonian Institution by which aaaForay, Inc. would make available to its retail outlets our series of digitally output American Revival Series of posters. This series has been designed to follow-up on the “Who We Are” series of seven American flag posters, admitted to the Library of Congress collection back in 2009. No word, as yet.
  • Start-up Internet Radio & New Media: Offered conceptual approaches on the topic of new media applications for a new radio start-up, one that is Internet-based rather than terrestrial. These communications models are currently in development. The new venture fuses traditional radio with video and social media to create a very strong business model within the nascent industry. Stay tuned, more to come.
  • New Skills: On the theory it is never to late to learn new skills, even for an ole’ Rooster, yours truly is learning Final Cut Pro, the state-of-the-art video editing system, which I confess is a monster program, but increasingly valuable in the work we offer.  

Summer will afford us the opportunity to push ahead in the world of on-line video message development and delivery. aaaForay would like to provide media, marketing and design communications services to you and your organization. Building brands is what we do, whether on-line or in print. We can work with your vendors to deliver on time and budget communications solutions that will help expand your business horizon. You are invited to call me at any time. We’d like to be your design firm of record, and would be eager to discuss what is possible. Oh— we’re also on Twitter, @gbdelany. Go Bruins.

George Delany,
President, Chief Creative Officer
Branded Identity Design: www.aaaforay.com
Design Consultancy: www.georgedelany.com
 

Welcome to the new University of Fall River
Creative Direction, George Delany
The College of Cyber Studies

Best-in-Show Award to Winning High School Student
Best in Show award by George Delany
All certificates designed for this event by aaaForay, Inc.

Thank you President Obama
Original poster designed by George Delany
Thank you, US Navy Seals

Judging Highschool Art Competition
Judges with Alligator
3rd Annual Student Art Competition, April 2011

The judging team in the 3rd Annual Highschool Student Art Competition, sponsored by Central Congregational Church, required some demanding efforts by the judging team, today. George Delany, on right, and team hold fiercesome alligator. We have more and better submissions than ever. Look for the exhibit opening, May 15, more to come.

George Delany in the NEIT Classroom
George Delany in in NEIT Classroom
The new, high-tech classroom in East Greenwich

In January of this year, NEIT opened its new, high-tech campus in East Greenwich, Rhode Island. I am privileged to find myself in the classroom with these talented students.

"Things We Can Agree Upon"
Plan for American Renewal by George Delany
Observations on the Obvious

In recognition of the new Congress, here are a handful of ideas designed to spur conversation as to how to move ahead, rather than haggle, fault-find and demean. Let's get in gear. The objective in this drawing is to identify domains around which important jobs initiatives can be generated, and private enterprise be focused to help us all move into the 21st century, finally.

"Magnificent Fall River," by George Delany
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New Book on City of Fall River, Summer 2010

Using photos gathered over the past several years, George Delany has written a book about the city of Fall River, MA, "Magnificent Fall River," currently being shopped to publishers. The book sets forth the many facets of the City, its cultural richness, splendid architectural record, and geographic beauty, truly one of the great undiscovered cities in New England, and even beyond. Companies interested in expanding or moving to the city are invited to contact the Fall River Mill Owners' Association, and the Office of Economic Development, City Hall. We would like to see this publication released in 2011.

Preservation Society of Fall River, New Video
George Delany, Producer, Paul Martin, Director
Just finished, July, 2010

Preservation Society of Fall River Posts New Promotional Video

Thanks to the brilliant videography of Paul Martin, the Preservation Society of Fall River has just produced and launched on YouTube its new promotional video. Congratulations to President Jim Soule and his team, and thank you for the opportunity. 

Giant Smart Envelope, Underwater
 
The basic idea is to modify deep-sea fishing technology so that what is designed in essence is a large "smart envelope" that can be deployed to capture oil, then cleaned, rewound, and used again. Electronically manipulated ribs in the envelope allow it to be shaped to optimally surround the field of floating toxic material.

Concept for Large-Scale Oil Clean Up on Open Ocean
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Multiple Ships Vacuum Oil from Thin-film, Electronically Controlled Bags

Large, Impregnbable, Underwater Container Captures Oil
 
Instead of building an 1100 ton rectangle that slips over the leaking well-head, you design an impregnable geodesic dome that effectively seals the escaping material into the concave shape, a sufficiently large volume to allow vacuum hoses to be attached from several locations to retrieve the oil. The dome could be 10 m wide, 100 m wide, or 1000 meters wide-- multiple domes could be employed to control all the oil escaping until such time as the intersecting well can be completed.

Simple Geodesic Dome Anchored Deep into Seabed
George Delany Concept for WellHead Repairs 1 Mile Underwater
Multple Couplings Allow Simultaneous Vacuum Operations

Video...George Delany Says "Thank You!"


Tough Times, The Long View, and the University of Fall River!

DBA a subsidiary of aaaForay, Inc., brand-building; identity design, development, expansion and implementation in Providence, RI, also Taunton, Fall River, and Boston, Massachusetts. Specializing in conceptual and practical graphic design and marketing strategy, new media, digital photography, video production, and illustration/painting; new product development, our American Revival™ and Never Forget posters.

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