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Funded! This project successfully raised its funding goal on February 10, 2012.

Kickstarter Rewards going out!

Update #14 · Jun 5, 2012 · comment

Hi All, 

Your rewards are going out for delivery today! Either via mail or Ground Up Employee Courier. If you live in the area and you are not around to pick up your reward when we deliver it, we will message you to set up a pick up date. 

The following CrossFitters' rewards have been dropped off at the gym and are waiting for you to pick them up! (Corbett Marshal, Joy Mele, Ron Weissbard, Asta Fivgas, Dan Halioua, Julie Barnard, Jessica Fox, and David Fung). The box of rewards is up at the front of the gym, near the couch. Enjoy!

Thanks again for all your help!
Lana

P.S. If you hadn't heard, the project was forced to relocate and is now being housed in the Dean St. Community Garden on Dean St. between Franklin & Bedford. 

P.P.S. Attached is a flier for the summer art classes! Forward it along to any schools or kids organizations you know of and help us get these classes filled :) 

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Quick Update

Update #13 · May 7, 2012 · comment

Hey Backers! 

1.) Please, check out pictures of the construction on the Art Not Arrests website if you haven't already -- Progress is quite exciting! http://www.artnotarrests.com/design/process.html

2.) We are woking on getting rewards in the mail over the next couple weeks! Hang tight :)

3.) Upcoming Event: Film Screening - 'The Interrupters'

Date: May 12th, 2012 (Raindate, May 13th)

Time: 7:15pm

Location: Crow Hill Community Garden - 730 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238

Please come enjoy an evening in the garden as we show "The Interrupters". Please bring folding chairs or a blanket to sit on. After the film, participants will be invited to stay and discuss what we can do in our community to prevent gun violence. Zip-cuffs will be available for donation, to be decorated and added to the installation at the event.

"The Interrupters tells the moving and surprising stories of three Violence Interrupters who try to protect their Chicago communities from the violence they once employed. From acclaimed director Steve James and bestselling author Alex Kotlowitz, this film is an unusually intimate journey into the stubborn persistence of violence in our cities. Shot over the course of a year out of Kartemquin Films, The Interrupters captures a period in Chicago when it became a national symbol for the violence in our cities."
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Construction SATURDAY!

Update #12 · Apr 6, 2012 · comment

Hi All, 

Just a friendly reminder that we will be at the garden starting the construction for Art Not Arrests this Saturday (tomorrow) April 7th, from 10am - 6pm. Please feel free to stop by and lend a hand if you are around :) The garden is on Franklin Ave, between Park and Sterling. 

We will have the Pins, totes, tee-shirts, and Hoodies with us, so if we owe you one and you want to grab it, please stop by and introduce yourself (and save us the cost of shipping) :) Necklaces and Bracelets are not finished yet. 

See you there!
Lana & Kristen

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Construction Rain Date

Update #11 · Mar 30, 2012 · comment
Hi All, 

Sadly, because it is supposed to rain tonight, tomorrow, and Sunday, we will be rescheduling the Art Not Arrests construction for Saturday April 7th 10am to 6pm (One day only!). I hope you will still be able to attend if you were planning to, and perhaps we can get a couple new volunteers this time around. Please adjust your RSVP on the facebook event if it has changed.

Thank You, 

Lana & Kristen

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Project Website!

Update #10 · Mar 19, 2012 · comment

Here is a link to the official Art Not Arrests website :) 

http://artnotarrests.com 

Also worth mentioning, we will be starting construction over the next few weeks! We just ordered all 1300 handcuffs and 2000 flyers! We just received all the Tee Shirts, Totes, and Hoodies and are in the process of making all the jewelry and pins. Check out the images below to see some of our recent process images. Things are getting very exciting!

Please consider coming out and helping with the project if you can -- below are some upcoming events. The most exciting date will be Sunday April 1st - when the framework for the installation is complete :) Chavela's Mexican Restaurant will be catering lunch that day. Don't forget to RSVP if you want to come!!! Also, please let me know if you can pick up your reward there to save on shipping costs.

Garden Clean Up

Date: Saturday March 24th
Time: 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: Crow Hill Community Garden - 730 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238

Come help Lana & Kristen clean up the garden, level out the ground, and get the site ready for construction the following weekend. It'll be fun! Please RSVP on the Facebook Event.


Art Not Arrests Construction & Project Launch!

Dates: Saturday, March 31st & Sunday April 1st 2012
Time: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Location: Crow Hill Community Garden - 730 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238

Help Ground Up Designers build the framework for the Art Not Arrests project. This event will satisfy all urges to get dirty, use power tools, and play outside. We'll be there both Saturday and Sunday, come help out if you can! Food and beverages will be served. Zip-cuffs will be availible to be decorated and added to the installation at the event. Please RSVP on the Facebook Event.

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  • Pledge $5 or more

    9 backers

    For your donation, you will receive a pin, to wear around town and show that you support a safer Brooklyn. Additionally, you will receive a 'Thank You' letter that includes information on more ways to help stop gun violence in Brooklyn. Your name will be displayed on the ‘Thank You’ list at the installation site.

    Estimated delivery: May 2012
  • Pledge $15 or more

    7 backers

    For your donation you will receive a custom designed bracelet made of zip-ties. Each bracelet is designed and hand made with love, by Lana and Kristen. Along with this you will receive everything from the $5 donation rewards (pin & thank you note).

    Estimated delivery: May 2012
  • Pledge $20 or more

    20 backers

    For your donation you will receive the 'ART NOT ARRESTS' tote bag to carry around town. Show your neighbors that you want to see an end to gun violence, and the beginning of more after school arts programs available to the youth. Be a part of the movement. Along with the tote bag you will receive everything from the $5 donation rewards (pin & thank you note).

    Estimated delivery: May 2012
  • Pledge $35 or more

    13 backers

    For your donation you will receive the 'ART NOT ARRESTS' Tee Shirt. Custom designed, and hand printed on a high quality American Apparel Tee, you can show your support for a safer Brooklyn while looking totally Rad. Along with the Tee Shirt, you will receive everything from the $5 donation rewards (pin & thank you note).

    Estimated delivery: May 2012
  • Pledge $40 or more

    4 backers

    For your donation you will receive THREE custom designed bracelets made of zip-ties in your choice of colors. Each bracelet is designed and hand made with love, by Lana and Kristen. Along with this you will receive everything from the $20 donation rewards (tote-bag & pin combo).

    Estimated delivery: May 2012
  • Pledge $50 or more

    2 backers

    BUSINESS SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE 1: NAME ON WEB For sponsoring Art Not Arrests at this level, your business will officially become a part of the project! Once the project launches you will be given a box of cuffs to help collect donations from the public for Art Not Arrests’ summer art classes and local organizations working to promote a safer Crown Heights. Your business's NAME will be listed on the project’s website as one of the ‘Participating Local Businesses’ working toward a safer Brooklyn.

    Estimated delivery: Feb 2012
  • Pledge $50 or more

    2 backers

    For your donation you will receive a custom necklace made of zip-ties. Choose your favorite color and enjoy this special necklace designed and hand made with love, by Lana and Kristen. Along with this you will receive everything from the $15 donation rewards (bracelet & pin combo).

    Estimated delivery: May 2012
  • Pledge $65 or more

    5 backers

    For your donation you will receive everything from the $15, $20, and $35 rewards! The T-shirt, tote-bag, bracelet, pin, and thank you note :) You are amazing!

    Estimated delivery: May 2012
  • Pledge $100 or more

    3 backers

    BUSINESS SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE 2: LOGO ON WEB At this level of sponsorship, your business will become an active part of the project and will have it’s LOGO featured the project’s website -- boldly promoting that you are involved and proudly working toward a safer Brooklyn.

    Estimated delivery: Feb 2012
  • Pledge $100 or more

    2 backers

    For your donation you will receive EVERYTHING listed above! The Necklace, T-shirt, tote-bag, bracelet, pin, AND thank you note. Share your swag with your friends or just look like the most hard core supporter of 'Art Not Arrests' other than Lana & Kristen ;) We really really appreciate your support and hope you love your rewards!

    Estimated delivery: May 2012
  • Pledge $150 or more

    0 backers

    For your donation you will receive the 'I Support A Safer Brooklyn: ART NOT ARRESTS' Hoodie. Custom designed, and hand printed by Lana and Kristen, you can show your support while keeping warm. Along with the Hoodie, you will receive everything from the $20 donation rewards (tote-bag, pin & thank you note).

    Estimated delivery: May 2012
  • Pledge $200 or more

    1 backer

    For your donation you will receive ALL THE SWAG! Hoodie, T-shirt, tote-bag, necklace, 3 bracelets, pin, and thank you note :) You have no idea how much you are doing for our cause. Because of your donation, we can buy over 100 cuffs, which will help us earn over $500 toward art supplies!!!

    Estimated delivery: May 2012
  • Pledge $250 or more

    0 backers

    BUSINESS SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE 3: NAME ON WEB & PRINT At this level of sponsorship, your business will become an active part of the project and will have it’s name listed on not only the project’s website, but all of the marketing material for the project. This includes flyers and posters to be distributed throughout various neighborhoods of Brooklyn.

    Estimated delivery: Feb 2012
  • Pledge $500 or more

    0 backers

    BUSINESS SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE 4: LOGO ON WEB & PRINT At this level of sponsorship, your business will become an active part of the project and will have it’s LOGO featured on not only the project’s website, but all of the marketing material for the project. This includes flyers and posters to be distributed throughout various neighborhoods of Brooklyn.

    Estimated delivery: Feb 2012
  • Pledge $500 or more

    1 backer Limited (2 of 3 left)

    At this level of donation, we start feeling like you probably don't care about the swag..... you're all about the mission aren't you? Because of this, we will plant a perennial plant in one of the CHCA's custom planter boxes, located along Franklin Ave, in your name. We will also make a custom 'ART NOT ARRESTS' plaque with your name on it to go on the planter box! Have your name remembered long after the installation is down with a reward that re-blooms every spring.

    Estimated delivery: May 2012
  • Pledge $750 or more

    0 backers

    BUSINESS SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE 5: NAME ON WEB, PRINT, PRODUCTS, & PRESS At the $750 sponsorship level your business will be an official sponsor of the project, and it’s name will be listed on the following: -- Project Website. -- Project Marketing Material. -- All press packages set to magazines, newspapers, and blogs. -- The back of all hoodies, t-shirts, and tote-bags distributed throughout the project. --The ‘Thank You’ sign displayed at the Crow Hill Community Garden. -- On the ‘Thank You letter given out with every donation.

    Estimated delivery: Feb 2012
  • Pledge $1,000 or more

    0 backers

    BUSINESS SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE 5: LOGO ON WEB, PRINT, PRODUCTS, & PRESS At the $1000 sponsorship level your business will be an official sponsor of the project, and it’s LOGO will be featured on the following: -- Project Website. -- Project Marketing Material. -- All press packages set to magazines, newspapers, and blogs. -- The back of all hoodies, t-shirts, and tote-bags distributed throughout the project. --The ‘Thank You’ sign displayed at the Crow Hill Community Garden. -- On the ‘Thank You letter given out with every donation.

    Estimated delivery: Feb 2012
  • Pledge $1,000 or more

    0 backers Limited (1 of 1 left)

    With this donation, we would be SO HAPPY that we would custom design a beautiful 'ART NOT ARREST' plaque with your name on it, and incorporate it into the design of the installation. The whole installation, built with you in mind, and marked as such. Additionally, you will have provided enough funding to almost completely cover the cost of the cuffs, which will allow us to raise a LOT of money toward next summers, under-the-canopy art classes. Really it's hard to come up with a reward for this much generosity.

    Estimated delivery: May 2012