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Illuminated Lily Installation in Hermann Park, Houston. by Libbie J. Masterson
Illuminated Lily Blossoms floating in Hermann Park, Houston, April 2013.
Successful!- 188% funded
- $14,685 pledged
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Apr 06, 2013
Libbie Masterson (Glass 1995) created floating lilies as the scenery for the Houston Grand Opera's performance during JapanFest. Congratulations!
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Pang, The Wandering Shaolin Monk Vol. 2 by Ben Costa
Help publish the second volume of Pang, The Wandering Shaolin Monk--an award-winning, kung fu adventure graphic novel series!
Successful!- 463% funded
- $27,803 pledged
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Mar 30, 2013
Ben Costa (MFA Writing 2008) is publishing the second volume of his kung fu adventure graphic novel series. Congratulations!
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Prometheus Writes: A Premium 3-piece Executive Pen by Prometheus Lights
Experience writing nirvana: a masterfully machined body designed exclusively for the world's finest Montblanc cartridges.
Successful!- 735% funded
- $121,286 pledged
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Apr 13, 2013
Jason Hui (MBA in Design Strategy 2010) has created a pen featuring the Montblanc cartridge for the ultimate writing experience. Congratulations!
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Ricefield Collective: Knit 4 Life by Meredith Ramirez & Ricefield Collective
Ricefield Collective crafts handmade knitted accessories that keep indigenous people on their ancestral land.
Successful!- 296% funded
- $73,045 pledged
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Apr 19, 2013
As part of Ricefield Collective, Meredith Ramirez Talusan (MFA Photography 2004) and Anna Maltz (MFA Textiles 2004) work with knitters in the Ifugao region of the Philippines to preserve their indigenous way of life. Congratulations!
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APOTHEOSIS: an acrobatic dance film by Bobbi Dulaney
Apotheosis is a meditation on the transcendent power of movement explored dynamically in film featuring fire, aerial, and hoop dance.
Successful!- 102% funded
- $8,181 pledged
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Mar 23, 2013
Adam Behrmann and Bobbi Dulaney (both Media Arts 2010) are creating an exciting film documenting Bobbi's acrobatic dance performances. Congratulations!
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SanFranLand: A Comedy Web Series by Ryan Lynch
SanFranLand is a comedy web series about three women living it up and keeping it real in the spectacular city of San Francisco.
Successful!- 111% funded
- $22,297 pledged
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Feb 10, 2013
Adam Behrmann (Media Arts 2010) is an Assistant Director involved with the production of this comedy web series about San Francisco. Congratulations!
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Love, Inertia, and the Pursuit of the Perfect Stance by Shawn HibmaCronan
Street-legal sculpture. Connecting a piece of 1960's Americana with the contemporary "customize everything" subculture.
Successful!- 109% funded
- $16,430 pledged
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Dec 29, 2012
Shawn HibmaCronan (Sculpture & Furniture 2009) is transforming a 1963 Ford Falcon Deluxe Club Wagon into a fully street-legal sculpture. Congratulations!
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The Genius of Marian: Post-Production by Banker White
A documentary film about the tragedy of Alzheimer's disease, the power of art and the meaning of family.
Successful!- 105% funded
- $42,375 pledged
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Dec 24, 2012
Banker White (MFA Sculpture 2000) follows his mother, Pam White, through the early stages of Alzheimer's disease in this feature-length film. Thank you for covering this subject and congratulations on your successful funding!
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Oru Kayak: the origami folding boat by Oru Kayak
The Oru Kayak folds out of a compact box—easily, quickly, and almost magically.
Successful!- 554% funded
- $443,806 pledged
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Dec 19, 2012
Ardy Sobhani (MBA in Design Strategy 2012) is the business director at Oru Kayak, creator of a compact kayak perfect for urban dwellers that love the outdoors. Congratulations!
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Sparse Bicycle Lights by Colin Owen + Sparse
Cycling illumination unlike the rest. Put them on, forget about them and ride.
Successful!- 147% funded
- $66,386 pledged
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Dec 09, 2012
Michelle Katz (Adjunct Professor, DMBA), Remy Labesque (ID 2006), Raffi Minasian (Assistant Professor ID, DMBA), Colin Owen (Assistant Professor ID, Graduate Design), Haley Toelle (ID 2012), and Ryan Wilday (DMBA 2013) created smart, secure cycling lights. Congratulations!
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Western Edge: an epic road trip to document West Coast art by In The Make
IN THE MAKE is hitting the road! We’ll travel from Mexico to Canada to document studio visits with 40 contemporary West Coast artists.
Successful!- 108% funded
- $27,238 pledged
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Dec 05, 2012
Klea McKenna (MFA Photography 2009) is part of In The Make, which has featured many studio visits with CCA alumni and faculty. Good luck with your trip along the West Coast and congratulations!
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Yield Picnic Bag / Blanket by Rachel Gant + Andrew Deming
The Yield Picnic Bag unfolds from bag to blanket in one zip for the more spontaneous picnic.
Successful!- 128% funded
- $25,765 pledged
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Nov 22, 2012
Check out the innovative Yield Picnic Bag by alumni Rachel Gant (Industrial Design 2012) and Andrew Deming (MBA in Design Strategy 2012), co-founders of San Francisco based Yield Design Co. Congratulations!
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In Country: A Documentary Film (POSTPRODUCTION) by Mike Attie & Meghan O'Hara
War is hell. Why would anyone want to spend their weekends there?
Successful!- 176% funded
- $26,445 pledged
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Nov 02, 2012
Meghan O'Hara, a Lecturer in the Film Program, needs to fund post-production for her new documentary "In Country." Congratulations!
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Penrose Magnets -- Brighten Your Life with Magnetic Art by Neil Schultz & Heath Westbrook
Penrose refrigerator magnets brighten your kitchen, mind and conversation. Play with them to design infinite patterns.
Successful!- 144% funded
- $7,236 pledged
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Oct 24, 2012
Student Neil Schultz (Industrial Design 2015) is creating cool magnets inspired by five-fold (pentagonal) symmetry. Congratulations!
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SPOKE, a biking adventure to investigate cycling deaths by Spokemovie
SPOKE is a journey-tale of three bikers riding cross-country to investigate the cause of the US's burgeoning rate of bicycle fatalities
Successful!- 141% funded
- $11,311 pledged
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Sep 28, 2012
Recent alumnus Nick Navarro (Graphic Design 2012) is embarking on a cross-country journey to investigate bicycle fatalities. Thanks for covering this issue and congratulations!
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Seasons in the Sanctuary by Crystal Birns
Poster and pocket guide showcasing monterey bay marine sanctuary animal migrations and seasons by artist Doug Ross.
Successful!- 120% funded
- $4,808 pledged
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Oct 02, 2012
California scientists and an artist are coming together to better educate students about underwater migrations. Congratulations!
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Publish the first issue of Catamaran Literary Reader by Catherine Segurson
Catamaran Literary Reader is a print magazine with themes rooted in California.
Successful!- 125% funded
- $10,679 pledged
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Aug 19, 2012
Catherine Segurson (MFA Writing 2003) will be printing Catamaran Literary Reader, a magazine featuring California writers and artists. Congratulations!
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Six Letterpress Printed Artist Editions by Smokey Road Press by Margot Ecke
Print shop needs funding for equipment. The prizes are awesome prints by well-known artists!
Successful!- 108% funded
- $16,208 pledged
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Jul 29, 2012
Margot Ecke of Smokey Road Press is looking for support to print fine art editions of six talented artists' work, including that of CCA faculty member and alumna Libby Black (MFA 2001). Congratulations!
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Bushakan Glasses Stands by bushakan
Bushakan makes individually crafted hardwood glasses stands.
Successful!- 165% funded
- $16,542 pledged
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Jul 21, 2012
Alumnus Tobi Adamolekun (MArch 2011) is part of Bushakan, which is creating impressive glasses stands. Congratulations!
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Sunbeam Rd. presents "Breathers" by Sunbeam Rd.
Help fund "Breathers", the debut LP from Sunbeam Rd.
Successful!- 102% funded
- $2,262 pledged
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Jul 04, 2012
Alumni Clive Hacker (Graphic Design 2012), Harrison Pollock (Graphic Design 2010), and Trevor Hacker (Graphic Design 2008) are part of Sunbeam Rd. They're looking to create their debut LP. Congratulations!
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Kinetic Creatures by Lucas Ainsworth & Alyssa Hamel
Kinetic Creatures are DIY mechanical cardboard animals.
Successful!- 200% funded
- $44,140 pledged
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Jun 18, 2012
Alumnus Lucas Ainsworth (Industrial Design 2010) has a very exciting Kinetic Creatures project in the works. Congratulations!
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Artist + Athletic Residency on Rabbit Island, Michigan by Sara Maynard
Mixed-media project including residency on Lake Superior's Rabbit Island, 10k swim in Vermont & documentation of lakes along the way.
Successful!- 103% funded
- $4,121 pledged
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Jun 04, 2012
Alumna Sara Maynard (Individualized Major 2008) has an exciting residency planned on Rabbit Island in Michigan. Congratulations!
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TRAVEL FUND FOR FESTIVAL/SYMPOSIUM IN TORONTO by Amber
I am invited to present at the Subtle Technologies Festival this May 24-27. I am looking for funding to support my travel expenses.
Successful!- 112% funded
- $1,125 pledged
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Apr 22, 2012
Alumna Amber Stucke (MFA 2011) sought assistance with travel expenses for a festival/symposium in Toronto. Congratulations!
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The Luminary Moves to Cherokee Street by The Luminary Center for the Arts
The Luminary is purchasing a former variety store on Cherokee Street that will become a unique incubator for the arts.
Successful!- 111% funded
- $22,244 pledged
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Feb 12, 2012
Alumna Sarrita Hunn (MFA 2004) is the Residency Program Director at The Luminary Center for the Arts. It looks like they'll be able to expand their space and programming.
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Machines by Kris Perry
"Machines" is a kinetic sculpture project performed with collaborating musicians.
Successful!- 102% funded
- $15,315 pledged
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Feb 22, 2012
Here's an exciting kinetic sculpture project by alumnus Kris Perry of Hudson, NY. Congratulations!
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Make a 15'x22' banner from 1" squares! by Max Esplin
I am making a giant quilted banner for an art show. I need to hire help to accomplish the project. Help me please!
Successful!- 103% funded
- $1,030 pledged
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Feb 15, 2012
Max Esplin (MFA Fine Arts 2012) was able to create a giant quilt banner. Congratulations!
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CrEEpy CrAWLy & FlyiNG tHingS by julia crane
Hand-made clay sculptures inspired by nature using techniques which can be traced back to Ancient Roman.
Successful!- 327% funded
- $1,800 pledged
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Feb 20, 2012
Alumna Julia Crane (Painting 1985) is creating lovely clay sculptures. Congratulations!
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The 2nd Ghetto Biennale in Port-au-Prince Haiti by Roberto Gomez and Floris Schönfeld
Join the 2011 Ghetto Biennale by supporting two collaborative projects in one of the most rule-breaking art festivals in the world!
Successful!- 102% funded
- $3,071 pledged
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Nov 27, 2011
Roberto Gomez (MA Visual and Critical Studies 2013, MFA Social Practice 2013) and Floris Schönfeld (MFA Fine Arts 2013) will be representing CCA at the 2nd Annual Ghetto Biennale in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Congratulations!
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SiairaShawn's First Music Videos by Siaira
I need your support to film two music videos for my new singles, "Icarus(Who is in charge?)" and "Pocket."
Successful!- 112% funded
- $2,256 pledged
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Nov 23, 2011
Alumna Marta Martinez (MA Visual & Critical Studies 2011) is working with local singer Siaira Shawn. Martinez created the cover art for her newest single "Icarus" and worked on her Kickstarter video. Congratulations!
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Elastic City: 2012 Season of Artist-Led Walks by Todd Shalom
Elastic City commissions artists to lead conceptual and poetic walks throughout and outside of NYC. Please support our 2012 season.
Successful!- 100% funded
- $25,143 pledged
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Nov 11, 2011
Alumnus Todd Shalom (MFA Writing 2004) is the Founder and Director of Elastic City, which gives conceptual walks throughout and outside of NYC. Congratulations!
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Vermont Studio Center Residency by Sarah Thibault
A 4-week residency program at the Vermont Studio Center where I will create a large installation using wall drawing and sculpture.
Successful!- 125% funded
- $3,375 pledged
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Oct 19, 2011
Alumna Sarah Thibault (MFA Fine Arts 2011) had a successfully funded project supporting her residency at the Vermont Studio Center. Congratulations!
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Leaf Litter #2 by Signal Fire
Leaf Litter is a full-color catalog, featuring the 2011 Signal Fire artists-in-residence.
Successful!- 116% funded
- $3,485 pledged
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Oct 02, 2011
Alumnus Ryan Pierce (MFA Painting/Drawing 2007) co-founded Signal Fire and had a successfully funded project to publish Leaf Litter #2. Congratulations!
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Cologne – a short film by Kyle Ranson-Walsh
Original choreography set to the music of Dolly Parton tells the story of a husband torn between devotion and desire.
Successful!- 120% funded
- $7,051 pledged
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May 31, 2011
Alumna Kate Ranson-Walsh (MBA Design Strategy 2010) was the producer for Cologne – a short film. Congratulations!
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Rapid type : The Mobile Coffee Platform by Tyler Pew
Working within an advanced architectural studio Rapid type is a mobile coffee platform. Creatively designed and thoroughly researched.
Successful!- 107% funded
- $2,690 pledged
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Apr 29, 2011
Kelly Lawley (MArch 2012) and Tyler Pew (MArch 2012) set up this successful project for the Rapid type Design/Build Studio at CCA last semester. Congratulations!
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Terminally Illin' The Comic Book by Kaylin Marie and Jon Solo
We're transforming the image of cancer and breaking down taboos in our humorous, psychedelic, action adventure graphic novel.
Successful!- 113% funded
- $6,240 pledged
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May 21, 2012
Kaylin Andres (Fashion Design 2010) has raised funds to complete Terminally Illin', a comic adventure for young adult cancer survivors based on her experience. Congratulations!
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TERMINALLY ILLIN': World's Awesomest Cancer Comic Book! by Kaylin Marie and Jon Solo
Help us fight THE TUMORNATOR by helping us publish a 23 yr. old girl's epic comic book about her fight with a rare bone cancer.
Successful!- 107% funded
- $9,170 pledged
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Jan 20, 2011
Kaylin Andres (Fashion Design 2010) has raised funds to create Terminally Illin', a comic adventure for young adult cancer survivors based on her experience. Congratulations!



































