REMEMBER THE ART FOR ARACHNOIDITIS PROJECT ON GIVING TUESDAY

This is the second cycle of the Art For Arachnoiditis Project, a charitable project of SheilaLynnK Art Studio Fiscally Sponsored by the New York Foundation for the Arts, began as an individual recovery project, became a one-on-one Conceptual Portrait Project for Survivors, and expanded to become a message of connection, empowerment, healing, Awareness and Prevention.

Words cannot express the gratitude we feel for the support and encouragement we received during YEAR 1. Thank you!  Moving into 2016, the project continues to grow.

FUND YEAR 2 ~ It’s tax deductible AT
NYFA [The New York Foundation For the Arts].Or by check payable to the New York Foundation for the Arts, Memo: The Art For Arachnoiditis Project mailed to: SheilaLynnK Art Studio, 345 South Main Street, Wellsville, NY 14895.

Contributions of $2500 or more must be accompanied by a Contribution Letter

MATCH FUNDING: In observation of Giving Tuesday, Double the Donation is giving their service away for FREE from November 17th, 2015 – December 15th, 2015. All nonprofits’ donors can access their database of companies which match employee donations for FREE. Use the search tool to see if your company will match your donation and/or to access the forms, guidelines, and instructions you need to submit your matching gift.

SEE WHERE THE MONEY GOES: The Art For Arachnoiditis Project BUDGET

MORE ABOUT SPINAL ARACHNOIDITIS

In addition to the Activities for Healing with Art provided at artforarachnoiditis.org and Thanks to SheilaLynnK Art Studio  patrons, Arachnoiditis Survivors and the public received FREE art and creative ideas for healing every day during the Art Every Day Month Challenge [November 2015] hosted by Leah Piken Kolidas at createveryday.com.

LOOKING FORWARD TO THE YEAR 2 ENTRIES

Survivors who submit entries will be entered for a chance to win an Arachnoiditis Survivor Portrait similar to the ones displayed at the exhibit. Two winners will be announced at the close of the Call For Entries in February 2016.

Year 2 Entry Forms will be accepted August 30, 2015- February 15, 2016. We have added MUSIC to the list of Categories.

Winner will be determined by Popular Vote from the Survivor Community at the Art For Arachnoiditis Project. To enter the competition: Follow the instructions on the registration form and write, “Survivors’ Song” for your media category (Limit: One Entry for this category). The winning song will be licensed for project use and the winner will receive $35 and assistance in submitting the copyright application to have the song copyright protected in his/her own name.Survivors will be invited to vote for their favorite from Feb 16-March 16, 2016.

Survivors can still sign up for the Album of the Survivor HERE & Map of the Survivors HERE .The Map of the Spinal Arachnoiditis Survivors Registered at The Art For Arachnoiditis Project is Live At Google Maps HERE.

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