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Jacques-Jean Tiziou

Philadelphia, PA

JJ Tiziou is a visual storyteller specializing in portraiture and movement documentation; he has never encountered an un-photogenic person in his life. Recipient of Spiral Q's 2010 Artist-Activist award, he strives to use his work to celebrate, empower and inspire individuals and communities working to build a better world.

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    Earthtones by Rachel Kantra Beal

    fusion2, a training company for dedicated young dancers, presents Earthtones - a project which explores our common humanity.

    • 118% funded $2,375 pledged
    • 37 backers
    • Funded May 18, 2012
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    "Being all of myself" in Scotland with Deborah Hay by Emily Sweeney

    I am seeking funds to participate in the 2012 Solo Performance Commissioning Project with choreographer Deborah Hay.

    • 111% funded $2,221 pledged
    • 32 backers
    • Funded Mar 07, 2012
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    SwiShwiSh Dance Teaches Dance Classes in Brooklyn by Ashley Ortiz

    Whether you always wanted to learn technique, be active or just wanted to sculpt your body like a dancer, these classes have it all!

    • 125% funded $1,251 pledged
    • 14 backers
    • Funded Mar 01, 2012
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    Witches & Mad Prophets: 13 Heretics by Erik Ruin

    13 unique offset prints by 13 artists, each depicting a heretical person or movement, all put together in a nice silk-screened case!

    • 330% funded $4,961 pledged
    • 127 backers
    • Funded Mar 16, 2012
  5. Nadïne LaFond's Debut Album, Music Video & Mini Tour by Nadïne LaFond

    After 15 years of live performance and collaboration, I'm ready for the next evolution of my music and releasing my debut album.

    Funding Unsuccessful (01/19/2012)
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    Radio Tanzania: Reviving the Forgotten Archives by rebecca corey

    Thousands of hours of Afro-jazz and dance music on damaged reel-to-reels are in danger of being lost forever. Help us digitize them.

    • 131% funded $17,040 pledged
    • 235 backers
    • Funded Feb 04, 2012
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    Cynthia Hopkins: This Clement World by DJ Mendel

    Cynthia Hopkins' new musical work addressing our global climate crisis. All U.S. donations are Tax-Deductible.

    • 107% funded $26,820 pledged
    • 301 backers
    • Funded Dec 31, 2011
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    See Potential by Emily Schiffer

    Envisioning positive change and mobilizing Chicago's South Side community through large-scale public photography instillations.

    • 133% funded $13,395 pledged
    • 377 backers
    • Funded Jan 18, 2012
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    The Pulse Project – NYC showcase by Brook Notary

    Pioneering a new voice for women. It’s loud. It’s strong. It’s without high heels. This is pole dancing re-envisioned.

    • 433% funded $13,434 pledged
    • 149 backers
    • Funded Dec 01, 2011
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    Urge by Malinda LaVelle

    A new work of dance-theater developed by Malinda LaVelle's Project Thrust in San Francisco, CA.

    • 108% funded $3,264 pledged
    • 61 backers
    • Funded Dec 30, 2011
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    Project Agent Orange: An Evening Length Work in NYC by Natalia Duong

    A collective using movement to investigate the lingering effects of Agent Orange. A story of how war is inherited through the body.

    • 124% funded $6,222 pledged
    • 121 backers
    • Funded Dec 01, 2011
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    Edibles. Images of Wasted Food. by Christopher Breimhurst

    Heighten your awareness of food waste and be captivated by the beauty of form and the essence in light of old familiar edibles.

    Funding Unsuccessful (12/03/2011)
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    Fourth Grade by Judy Gelles

    Fourth graders are asked three questions: Who do you live with?, What do you wish for?, and What do you worry about?

    • 159% funded $5,757 pledged
    • 107 backers
    • Funded Dec 12, 2011
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    The Sincerity Project -- a developmental workshop by Alex Torra

    A workshop for a new performance work called "The Sincerity Project" -- which explores sincerity, glory, and heaven on earth.

    • 116% funded $4,080 pledged
    • 91 backers
    • Funded Dec 19, 2011
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    artblog art safaris-van tours of Philly contemporary art by Libby Rosof and Roberta Fallon

    We’re bringing new eyes to Philadelphia contemporary art thanks to a prestigious Knight Challenge Award–and you!!!

    • 119% funded $2,975 pledged
    • 74 backers
    • Funded Dec 21, 2011
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    Stinking Lizaveta Seventh Album by Cheshire Agusta

    Stinking Lizaveta needs $4000 to cover recording costs of our seventh album.

    • 114% funded $4,590 pledged
    • 65 backers
    • Funded Dec 15, 2011
  17. Soul Catcher by Sound Check Media

    Soul Catcher is a psychological thriller about a young woman who falls for a very unusual schoolteacher.

    Funding Unsuccessful (01/03/2012)
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    Aimee Wilson Album Production + Tour by Aimee Wilson

    Help Aimee Wilson (and band) fund the final production of their album!

    • 101% funded $6,111 pledged
    • 63 backers
    • Funded Jan 08, 2012
  19. Panorama Jazz Band Live at The Spotted Cat by Ben Schenck

    NOLA's world music rebels, the Panorama Jazz Band are recording their first LIVE CD at the Spotted Cat. You can help make it happen.

    Funding Unsuccessful (12/06/2011)
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    "Bearing Fruit" by Jennifer Morley

    Images of conception and fruitfulness emerge as landscape, song, story, and movement in this dance work by Jennifer Morley/ Figments.

    • 103% funded $1,550 pledged
    • 35 backers
    • Funded Nov 03, 2011
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    Swan Songs by Meredith Rainey

    3 original works set to the last songs of classical & contemporary music artist that explore memory & mortality through dance.

    • 100% funded $2,510 pledged
    • 32 backers
    • Funded Oct 27, 2011
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    Gas Rush Stories by Kirsi Jansa

    Gas Rush Stories gives voice and faces to those who are experiencing the impacts of the modern day gas rush.

    • 100% funded $6,038 pledged
    • 51 backers
    • Funded Nov 27, 2011
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    Oh Oh, Baby Boy! The Makings of Engaged Fatherhood by Janine Macbeth

    Think of Fatherhood's potential... & let's make it real! A children's book that celebrates engaged fathers and the boys they once were.

    • 116% funded $11,862 pledged
    • 251 backers
    • Funded Oct 16, 2011
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    Memento Mori by mauri walton

    a mosaic menagerie of interwoven performances that embody the mysterious matter of mirthful mindfulness~

    • 105% funded $1,580 pledged
    • 26 backers
    • Funded Oct 17, 2011
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    Danseur Within by Brian Mengini

    Danseur Within gives an intimate glimpse into the world of the male in ballet - home, studio & stage!

    • 100% funded $3,001 pledged
    • 48 backers
    • Funded Nov 28, 2011