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Unnatural Election Art Project

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"Unnatural Election:  Artists Respond to the 2016 US Presidential Election"
Over 200 international artists. Curated by Andrea Arroyo.
Because we need creativity to change the world!

ABOUT THE PROJECT: "Unnatural Election" is an art project that gathers creative responses from around the world. The project was launched the on November 9th, 2016, amidst the shock and heartache of the election results.

Please visit the Unnatural Election Website
Facebook: Unnatural Election on Facebook
Twitter: @unnaturalelect
Instagram: unnaturalelection
#UnnaturalElection

UPCOMING EVENTS
-"Unnatural Election" exhibition in Alaska! Opening in August in Anchorage (Tbc)
-"Unnatural Election" exhibition at CUNY, downtown Manhattan, opening 2017 (exact dates to come.)
"Unnatural Election" exhibition at The Puffin Foundation Gallery, NJ (exact dates to come.)

The response to the project has been AMAZING!
- Over 200 international artists  and more joining weekly (Thank you artists!)
- A growing audience (in the thousands.)
- Dozens of media features on international print, web and TV (including an 8-pg spread in Italy, thanks Marco!)
- An exhibit at NYU Kimmel Galleries in New York City, extended through May 24, 2017.
- A lecture at the City University of New York.
-An ongoing online exhibition.

Additional plans include:
-A traveling exhibition (National and international.)
-A book (Pending on funding.)
-Talks, lectures and community workshops.

ABOUT THIS FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN:
I have been doing this because I truly believe that art can change the world. I have been managing and funding the project on my own since November.
Now, I NEED YOUR HELP to continue!
All donations fund the art project directly, including:
-  Exhibition expenses (Space, postcards, exhibiton materials, supplies.)
- Shipping and postage.
- Printing of artwork (Multiple sets of over 350 images)
- Promotion.
- Administration (Database, office supplies.)
- Social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)
- The Unnatural Election Book (print-on-demand, pending on funding.)
- Website (Hosting, management.)

Can you help? No amount is too small.

ABOUT THE CURATOR
Andrea Arroyo is an award-winning visual artist with an extensive trajectory. Her artwork, inspired by social justice issues is exhibited widely. Ms. Arroyo is also a curator, speaker and cultural activist. Curatorial projects include "Tribute to the Disappeared," featuring over 300 international artists, "AriZONA: Artists Respond to the Immigration Issue," "Political Neighbors," "Women in the Heights" and "eARTh Alert." More info on  Andrea Arroyo's Website

ABOUT THE ARTISTS:
Participants include established and emerging artists of all disciplines, and non-artists as well. They range in age from 16 to 87 years old and come from over 20 countries. The artists list is updated regularly, you can see it here .
Artists include: Marco De Angelis, Sue Coe, Suzanne Benton, Peter Kuper, Steve Brodner, Beatrice Coron, Felipe Galindo,  Ercan Akyol, Rosa Borrás, Martin Kozlowski and many more.
Everyone is invited to participate (artists of all disciplines and non-artists too!) guidelines here.

IF YOU CAN'T DONATE MONEY...
Would you consider sharing this campaing via email and social media?
And/or donating your time (Administrative work can be done remotely,) expertise or contacts (media, potential exhibition venues, etc.)?

All donors will be aknowdelged on the website (unless you prefer to remain anonymous.)

THANK YOU!!!
Peace and solidarity for all,

Andrea Arroyo

SPANISH:
Amigos,
Abrí esta esta campaña para recaudar fondos para continuar con el proyecto "Unnatual Election" que viajará a Alaska en junio y continuará con otra exhibición en NY y posiblemente como exhibición itinerante y un libro.
Todos los donantes serán reconocidos en el website.
Agradezco de antemano tu apoyo ya sea con una donación monetaria o compartiendo esta campaña via email y redes sociales.
Gracias y abrazos!
Paz y solidaridad,

Andrea Arroyo
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