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Support Philadelphia Artist Matthew Bender

My name is Matthew Bender, and I'm an artist and photographer based in Philadelphia, PA.  You can see examples of my artwork here . I support myself through commercial commissions and assignments and my income is 100% freelance based.   

Like many, I've seen work prospects disappear with the arrival of Covid-19.  

March-May is typically a busy period for me.  All work in that window has either been cancelled or has been indefinitely delayed.  Due to the unclear nature of the pandemic, there's a real possibility that my work and income will be impacted for several months, and it's unclear as to how long. 

This financial instability is a large source of stress right now.  It is impacting not only my business, but also my ability to pay day to day bills and to continue making my artwork.

If you are in a position to help, anything at all would be most appreciated! 

I will use these funds to pay the rent and utilities on my studio and pay other bills related to maintaining my photography business and fine art practice. They will allow me to continue making work at this unprecedented and difficult time. Although the promised extension of government funds to freelancers will cover a good part of my essential personal expenses, they likely won't cover many of these professional and artistic expenses. I am grateful for the community that has supported me as an artist in the past and that is willing to continue doing so now.

I'm also holding a special print sale to raise funds, and if you're able to donate a particular amount and would like a physical print, I hope you'll consider this option as well.  I would love to offer you something physical in return for your kindness.  If you'd like a print, please order directly through the below link and choose the specific prints(s) that you would like.  I am keeping GoFundMe donations and print sales separate for tax purposes.  A $50-$125 donation through this platform will count as a donation, not a print order.  If you want a print specifically and would like to support in this way, I ask that you order it through the below link.

https://matthewbenderstudios.com/shop/ 

For $50, I am offering a limited selection of my favorite images. You will receive: an 8 x 10 inch print -- Image size is slightly smaller; print size includes white border. Open edition. Unsigned. Printed at my preferred remote professional print lab. Kodak Endura luster paper. Archival quality. United States drop shipping included in price.  International shipping available at additional cost. A handling charge will apply for international orders as well for this level of print. 

For $125, I am offering a limited selection from these same favorite images. You will receive: an 8 x 10 inch print -- Image size is slightly smaller; print size includes white border. Will be editioned post-sale, when I know how many have sold. Printed verification of edition and print number available upon request. Signed on back. Printed at my preferred Philadelphia lab with personal supervision. Canson Platine Infinity heavy weight fiber rag paper.  Archival, exhibition and edition quality. Shipped personally by me.  Domestic shipping in the United States included in price.  International shipping available at additional cost.  I use tiered pricing (the print price increases as the edition sells) so the price of certain prints will increase accordingly as I’m more able to gauge the eventual sizes of their editions. TL;DR – buy early, save money.

If you choose to purchase a print in addition to or instead of donating here at gofundme, please know that my ability to produce the prints has been impacted by the quarantine. Both labs are not currently accepting orders. I will do my best to have the print to you as quickly as possible, but please understand that it may take some time. Thank you for your understanding!

If you are not interested in a print but are able to contribute a larger amount, you are of course welcome to make a donation through gofundme.  Thank you for your time and consideration, and I hope you, your friends, and your family are safe and well as you read this.

Thanks,
-Matt

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Matthew Bender
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Philadelphia, PA

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