Inspired by artists around the world doing their bit to raise awareness and funds, I'm starting a project called 'First gift'. On the 1st of every month for the rest of 2017, I'll be putting up for sale a small piece of art and donate 100% of the proceeds to groups and organizations.
Here are some guidelines if you want to join in.
TOGETHER WE CAN, TOGETHER WE WILL
First an immense thanks for your work and your interest. I hope this will benefit you in many ways, as it will benefit art collectors and most specially groups and organizations doing amazing work.
- By the 1st of the month
- Have a small artwork ready ($100-$300)
- Have a picture ready to release on social media
- Have some information about the organization you want to support - you are free to support any cause you believe in - its better if the organization has some online presence. Find out how the donation works (online, check only etc)
- Send me a note to let me know you are participating.
- On the 1st of the month, drop your image on social media (I use Facebook, Instagram, personal website) at 10am. You can use the format (see below for example *) or make your own.
- Remember to acknowledge other participating artists in your post.
- Once the first person responds, ask them if they want to be acknowledged or stay anonymous. Then you can share information that the piece has been sold.
- Ask the buyer to pay the donation and send you a copy of the receipt. That works best if they can do it online and send you a copy of the email. Check is ok too - maybe they can give you the check (made out to the organization) and you mail it in. Whatever is most convenient for the 2 of you.
- Meet the buyer and give them the artwork.
- Keep records for yourself (image, dates, receipts)
- THANK YOU!! Lets do this together.
* Example of Instagram post
First Gift of April 2017:
I'm thrilled to be joined by fellow artists Lynn Susholtz @artproduce and Michelle Montjoy @michellemontjoyart this month. We come together to raise awareness and funds for organizations who are doing much needed work around the world. We will each donate a piece of art and 100% of the proceeds will go to the organization.
This April 1st, I would like to support independent journalism by reaching out to Voice of San Diego. According to their mission statement, they aim - "To increase civic participation by giving residents the knowledge and in-depth analysis necessary to become advocates for good government and social progress."
Support this organization by purchasing this piece. Message me!
Details:
Title: Sunshine of persistence
Size: 12"x12", matted and backed. Archival paper and mat
Price: $200 (shipping extra)
#firstgiftofart #voiceofsandiego #independentjournalism #papercutting #embroidery #embroideryonpaper #protestart #resist #persist
First Gift of April 2017:
I'm thrilled to be joined by fellow artists Lynn Susholtz @artproduce and Michelle Montjoy @michellemontjoyart this month. We come together to raise awareness and funds for organizations who are doing much needed work around the world. We will each donate a piece of art and 100% of the proceeds will go to the organization.
This April 1st, I would like to support independent journalism by reaching out to Voice of San Diego. According to their mission statement, they aim - "To increase civic participation by giving residents the knowledge and in-depth analysis necessary to become advocates for good government and social progress."
Support this organization by purchasing this piece. Message me!
Details:
Title: Sunshine of persistence
Size: 12"x12", matted and backed. Archival paper and mat
Price: $200 (shipping extra)
#firstgiftofart #voiceofsandiego #independentjournalism #papercutting #embroidery #embroideryonpaper #protestart #resist #persist