Postcard Project 2023! We're so happy to launch a series of printed postcards that features both visual art and works of writing created by marginalized artists living or working in the Hudson Valley region. Each artist involved (20 total) has been paid a $50 honorarium for their work and the postcards themselves will help share their work far and wide, across the Valley and beyond. The calendars were printed locally in Hudson NY by ProPrinters, who is sponsoring our project. All orders will be shipped via USPS.
Happypack! This pack contains 10 different postcards and centers vibes and feelings of lightness, celebration, and happiness that may be sent during more joyful times.
The artists with work in this pack are: Chloe R, Crystelle, James S, Lidsai J, poroyé, Rhi R, Salem C, Sui Jenneris, Meg B, and Rylee S.
Sadpack! This pack contains 10 different postcards and centers vibes and feelings of heaviness, grief, and tenderness that may be sent during harder times.
The artists with work in this pack are: a apaza, Cedric S, Rita B, Tieralynne, Tiezst "Tie" T, Tony B, Andrea A, B, Daniel B, and Dana G (The Whisper Box).
Cost and funds raised: The postcards are available for purchase in packs of 10 different cards each (10 cards per pack). We offer a “sliding scale” model, meaning consumers can “pay what they can”. We ask for anywhere from $0 - $20 per postcard pack (unless folks want to donate extra) based on your own self assessment of your needs and ability.
- If you are of very low income and hold 1 or more marginalized identities, consider paying little to nothing!
- If you are of "average means" and are able to support this project monetarily, consider paying up to $10.
- If you are "above average means", consider paying more than $10. This may mean that you: own a home, can comfortably pay rent each month, are food secure, are able bodied, are white, are job secure, own assets, etc.
We invite folks to assess their privileges honestly and contribute if and however they can without shame. We trust that our community members who can support monetarily will do so generously so that those who cannot are not burdened or excluded. Thank you in advance to all!
All funds raised through sales of the calendars will go toward paying artists, recouping any costs fronted, shipping, and to future Celebrate845 programming - all of which prioritizes keeping participation costs minimal for artists, collaborating with like-minded venues and spaces, buying supplies locally, not taking commissions on sold artworks, paying collaborators, and circulating funds right back into our community. We underestimated when budgeting for this project and hope to recoup costs so we can repeat the project in the future. No pressure for those who can't contribute in this way, but a call in for those who can!
Please fill out the form below in full to place your order. If you elect to pay more than $0, please be sure to send payment promptly after submitting. If you'd like to buy multiple items, please make a note (a great gift!). Postcards will be shipped within 1-3 weeks.
The first 20 orders get a free sticker! All other orders get a handwritten thank you note :)
Celebrate845's mission is to organize, recognize, and celebrate(!) marginalized and working class creatives via pop-up and virtual programming across New York's Hudson Valley region.
Celebrate845 is a volunteer, artist-led, grassroots organization. Programming we’ve led since our founding in 2018 includes arts exhibitions, vendor markets, open mics, and more - all inviting the greater community to come together via the arts while centering those who have been historically excluded and are working class, as these are the folks who are most impacted by system of oppression such as gentrification, revitalization, and raised costs of living in our region.
Questions? Email us at celebrate845@gmail.com
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