Hi everyone, I’m Peter Voland, the photographer behind Peter Likes Photography. I’m putting together a cosplay photography gallery event in Raleigh, North Carolina, in partnership with the LGBT Center of Raleigh featuring a curated collection of large canvas prints that celebrate the creativity, craftsmanship, and community behind cosplay.

This event is about more than art on a wall. It’s about giving people a space to feel seen, to celebrate the work that goes into creating characters, and to bring the local community together for a night that feels inspiring and fun.

The big goal

To produce a professional, gallery style show with 15 large 20x30 canvas.

All proceeds from the event will be donated to the LGBT Center of Raleigh.

What THIS fundraiser supports

Funds raised here will be used to cover the up front costs of producing the show, including:

Printing 15 large 20x30 canvas gallery wraps

Rent for the space

Basic display needs (hanging hardware, labels, signage, QR codes)

Opening night refreshments for attendees

Marketing and promo materials to help drive turnout

Budget estimate

Prints: about $1,200

Venue rental: $300 to $400

Opening night snacks and drinks: about $200

Display and misc supplies: $150 to $300

Total goal: $2,000 to $2,200 (depending on final venue and print costs)

Transparency

I will share:

Photos of the installation and opening night

A clear summary of expenses (print invoices, venue cost, etc.)

The final charity selection and the donation confirmation after the event

How you can help

If you can donate, share, or help spread the word, it makes a huge difference. Every contribution helps turn this into a real community event, and ultimately supports a local cause.

Thank you for helping me bring this Raleigh cosplay photography charity show to life.

If you want your name to be included on that the thank you board at the event, please comment your interest.