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 Hello, I'm Lesley Ware (née Williams).
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 I'm an author, educator, + the founder of Art to Ware, a wearable art gallery + sustainable fashion community in Manhattan. Since 2021, Art to Ware has been a place where independent designers, artists, + makers can share their work, connect with new audiences, and celebrate creativity through fashion. Coming from a super small Midwestern town, I never imagined I'd have the opportunity to build a space where artists, designers, and community could come together in New York City.
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 Over the past five years, we've welcomed thousands of visitors, showcased the work of independent artists, connected creatives with new customers + opportunities to grow their own small businesses, provided internships for dozens of high school + college students, hosted community events, + created a space where art and fashion intersect in an accessible, joyful way.
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 Asking for help has never come naturally to me.
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 For months, I've tried to bridge this challenging season through teaching, writing, consulting, applying for jobs, expanding Art to Ware, negotiating payment plans, and pursuing every opportunity I could find. I truly hoped I wouldn't need to create a fundraiser. But here we are.
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 While running a small business in New York, I have been traveling back and forth to Michigan, all year, to care for my mother during a serious health crisis. At the same time, Art to Ware experienced a significant robbery, lost it's primary location lease, relocated to a new home at Fulton Center, + continued working to rebuild. Although we've made meaningful progress, the combination of these unexpected challenges has left us at a critical moment. While the momentum is real, we need a bridge to reach long-term stability.
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 This campaign isn't about giving up. It's about creating the stability needed to reach the next chapter.
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 My goal is to raise $22,000 to help stabilize Art to Ware while we continue growing. Your support will help us:
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 • Keep our Fulton Center location operating as revenue continues to grow.
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 • Catch up on essential business obligations .
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 • Continue providing opportunities for independent designers + artists.
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 • Allow me to continue caring for my mother, Gwendolyn, while rebuilding the business.
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 Over the past several months, I've done everything I could think of: sewing, teaching, opening a new location, applying for jobs, negotiating payment plans, downsizing, seeking grants + new partnerships, and working every opportunity available.
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 I'm not asking because I've given up. I'm asking because I've reached the point where I can't do this alone.
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 If Art to Ware has inspired you, introduced you to an incredible designer, brought a little more creativity into your life, or if you simply believe independent businesses + community spaces like A2W deserve to exist, I would be deeply grateful for your support. Every contribution, no matter the size, helps build the bridge to our next chapter.
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 Thank you for believing in independent designers, creative community, + the future of Art to Ware. Whether you're able to contribute, share this campaign, or simply cheer us on, your support means more than I can express. Thank you for helping me build this next chapter.
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