Help Ciera's AMFM Dreams a Reality
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My name is Ciera Mckissick, and some of you may know me as that girl that does AMFM, amfmmag, The Jazz Series, dope events, or all the things. AMFM is a web brand for artists, creatives and the people, and we offer a platform for emerging and established artists to showcase their work through our site and events. Although I often say "we" when talking about AMFM, it is because I wear many hats, literally and figuratively, and a lot of my work with AMFM has been solo, but with the gracious support of my friends and collaborators. I have a hard time asking for help (super woman complex...) but I have come to you all now to help bring my AMFM dreams and goals to fruition.
Since moving to Chicago almost a little over 2 years ago, it has been my dream to operate my own space and create a hub for creatives to showcase their talent on our walls, on our stages, or through programming. I have been shopping around for spaces in Pilsen after losing my unofficial homebase with Cultura in Pilsen, with no luck, until, the one day when I decide to walk instead of bike, I stumbled upon the most amazing live/ work space I could ask for when I least suspected it. How kismet right? I find myself at a stand still because in order to secure the space I need the seed money to get it before my chance is gone! And I need it FAST because this deal is too good to be true and someone with funds will surely snatch it up. I am asking for help with the downpayment of first and last months rent, plus some moving costs and utilties to start.
Because Pilsen is undergoing a change right now, and gentrification is slowly shifting the area, it is a hot area right now for people looking to get their hands on some prime real estate. I am not just looking for real estate. It was the first neighborhood I spent time in, I live here, I know my neighbors, and I am looking to build community through the arts. I do most of my work in Pilsen because of the vibrant art, culture, community, and working class citizens I am surrouned and inspired by.
AMFM has become so much more than it's magazine beginnings when I started it back in college. I have high visions and dreams for where I would like to see AMFM blossom not only for myself, but for the creative communities I support. I hope you will help support me reach these heights!
In exchange for your support I can offer:
$0-50 donation: A Thank You Card & of course I'll throw a big THANK YOU party, and y'all know I know how to throw a party.
$50-100 donation: AMFM T-shirt and some art swag
$100 donation: Free entry to a select number of future AMFM events for the year.
$200: Host an event at the space for free
Anything higher and you will have my undying gratitude. Hell I'd even make a plaque or a mural with your name on it. We can talk about it!
Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Check out more about amfm at www.amfm-mag.com
Since moving to Chicago almost a little over 2 years ago, it has been my dream to operate my own space and create a hub for creatives to showcase their talent on our walls, on our stages, or through programming. I have been shopping around for spaces in Pilsen after losing my unofficial homebase with Cultura in Pilsen, with no luck, until, the one day when I decide to walk instead of bike, I stumbled upon the most amazing live/ work space I could ask for when I least suspected it. How kismet right? I find myself at a stand still because in order to secure the space I need the seed money to get it before my chance is gone! And I need it FAST because this deal is too good to be true and someone with funds will surely snatch it up. I am asking for help with the downpayment of first and last months rent, plus some moving costs and utilties to start.
Because Pilsen is undergoing a change right now, and gentrification is slowly shifting the area, it is a hot area right now for people looking to get their hands on some prime real estate. I am not just looking for real estate. It was the first neighborhood I spent time in, I live here, I know my neighbors, and I am looking to build community through the arts. I do most of my work in Pilsen because of the vibrant art, culture, community, and working class citizens I am surrouned and inspired by.
AMFM has become so much more than it's magazine beginnings when I started it back in college. I have high visions and dreams for where I would like to see AMFM blossom not only for myself, but for the creative communities I support. I hope you will help support me reach these heights!
In exchange for your support I can offer:
$0-50 donation: A Thank You Card & of course I'll throw a big THANK YOU party, and y'all know I know how to throw a party.
$50-100 donation: AMFM T-shirt and some art swag
$100 donation: Free entry to a select number of future AMFM events for the year.
$200: Host an event at the space for free
Anything higher and you will have my undying gratitude. Hell I'd even make a plaque or a mural with your name on it. We can talk about it!
Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Check out more about amfm at www.amfm-mag.com
Organizer
Ciera Mckissick
Organizer
Chicago, IL
