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Rock Paper Scissors

A shop and gallery created by and for artists and musicians in Cincinnati, OH. Help us put art supplies, creative workshops, and local music under one roof!

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Rock Paper Scissors

Rock Paper Scissors

Rock Paper Scissors

Rock Paper Scissors

Rock Paper Scissors

A shop and gallery created by and for artists and musicians in Cincinnati, OH. Help us put art supplies, creative workshops, and local music under one roof!

A shop and gallery created by and for artists and musicians in Cincinnati, OH. Help us put art supplies, creative workshops, and local music under one roof!

A shop and gallery created by and for artists and musicians in Cincinnati, OH. Help us put art supplies, creative workshops, and local music under one roof!

A shop and gallery created by and for artists and musicians in Cincinnati, OH. Help us put art supplies, creative workshops, and local music under one roof!

Adam Petersen
Adam Petersen
Adam Petersen
Adam Petersen
1 Campaign |
Cincinnati, United States
$5,131 USD 100 backers
102% of $5,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal

STRETCH GOALS:

Thank you so much for all of your love, support, and donations!

Any additional money raised will be invested directly in the storefront to build more new fixtures and add even more new inventory.


What is Rock Paper Scissors?

On September 8, 2013, our brand new art supply and Cincinnati-focused record store will join the list of small businesses in historic Over-The-Rhine that have been created by and for members of the creative community of Cincinnati.

Art supplies:

Our new inventory will be selected with the needs of area art students, local small businesses, and working and commercial artists like illustrators, sign-painters, and tattoo artists in mind.  We will also devote a large section of the supply store to locally made materials and tools, including handmade willow charcoal, walnut ink, sketchbooks, and leather pencil bags. ‬

Local music releases & band merchandise: 


We’ll carry a selection of CDs, tapes, and vinyl of all genres.  We will also carry merchandise like posters, stickers, t-shirts, and more.

Workshops and in-store events: 


 We will offer a diverse menu of workshops with topics ranging from screen printing to audio recording, and present monthly gallery openings every Final Friday.

About the owners


Adam Petersen and Lindsay Nehls


We started working together as members of the artists’ group The Marburg Collective in 2009, with a mutual interest in creating spaces and curating events that provide avenues through which people feel inspired and encouraged to express themselves.

Building on our experience as event coordinators, curators, teachers, exhibiting and performing artists, and our respective college educations in music performance [CCM] and fine arts [DAAP], we are now ready to embrace Rock Paper Scissors as a brick-and-mortar home for our efforts.  

Alisha Budkie


The space at 1301 Main Street is currently home to Smartfish Studio & Sustainable Supply, owned by Alisha Budkie.  Since starting her own store two years ago, Alisha has been very active in the OTR community, including coordinating Second Sunday on Main.  She will continue to be involved and present in Rock Paper Scissors while shifting her focus to her footwear business.  In a few months, she will be leaving Cincinnati to collaborate with other shoemakers and pursue further training. But she’ll be back!

Where will Rock Paper Scissors be located?


Rock Paper Scissors will be located at 1301 Main Street, just a few blocks from Cincinnati landmarks like the Art Academy of Cincinnati and Washington Park.  Main Street and the surrounding Over-The-Rhine historic district is the heart of visual art and music culture in our beautiful city, and the ideal neighborhood for us to call home.  

What will the money be used for?

New inventory: 

In addition to carrying more materials and tools made by local artists, we will make an initial investment in new inventory.  We will build upon Smartfish’s current selection to meet the needs of a broader audience.

New display racks:

To house and display the expanded supply inventory and our new selection of local music, we will be working with local designers and carpenters to make new display racks and shelving.

Local music listening station:

We’ll be adding a built-in listening station so that customers may preview music before making a selection, which will also help us promote local musicians.

New signage:

We are so excited to be working with local artist Lizzy Duquette who will be screen printing and hand-painting all of the signage for our store, and helping us transform the space.

Why does our city need a locally-focused art supply and record store?

By having a comprehensive local music selection, a supply store, a workshop space, and a gallery under one roof, we aim to facilitate interactivity among our diverse community.  We will serve artists by providing a resource center designed to inspire, inform, and equip, which will be useful to everyone from emerging artists and experienced professionals, to people new to the city that want to learn about the local art scene.


How can you help?

Spread The Word! Stay In Touch!

The more views our page gets, the more likely it is that our campaign will be featured on the indiegogo website, so the good news is that if you’re reading this, you’re already helping!

Whether or not you are able to contribute, please share this campaign with your friends and family and anyone you see fit.  You can use the 'share tools' conveniently embedded (below the video) by the Indiegogo family.

We are so very grateful for your support, we couldn’t and wouldn’t be doing this without you!

Contact us!

Lindsay Nehls, Owner lindsay@RPScincinnati.com

Adam Petersen, Owner adam@RPScincinnat.com

Alisha Budkie, Owner alisha@RPScincinnati.com


Or drop us a line at facebook.com/RPScincinnati


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Super Bloopers

$1 USD
Any donation of $1 or more will grant you exclusive access to the blooper reel from our Indiegogo campaign video.
Estimated Shipping
September 2013
4 claimed

Wall of Fame

$15 USD
We'll list your name as a donor on a wall in our store. (+blooper reel, sticker, and button)
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September 2013
8 claimed

The Cincinnati Sound

$25 USD
A full-length Cincinnati music compilation, with album artwork by Lindsay Nehls of RPS. (+blooper reel, sticker, wall of fame, and button)
Estimated Shipping
September 2013
31 claimed

The Frankl Project Bundle

$50 USD
One copy of their brand new full-length CD "Standards," one "Ohio" T-Shirt of any size, 2 Koozies (1 black and 1 white) AND 2 stickers from awesome local band The Frankl Project. (+ blooper reel, sticker, wall of fame, and button)
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September 2013
0 out of 1 of claimed

Pop Empire Bundle

$50 USD
One copy of "The Devil's Party" LP, one copy of the "Rainy Child" ep, 2 stickers, 2 patches and a t-shirt. (+ blooper reel, sticker, wall of fame, and button)
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September 2013
0 out of 1 of claimed

The Rock Paper Scissors Bundle

$50 USD
Your choice of either a Rock Paper Scissors t-shirt or tote bag AND a copy of "The Cincinnati Sound," a full-length Cincinnati music compilation, with album artwork by Lindsay Nehls of RPS. (+ blooper reel, sticker, wall of fame, and button)
Estimated Shipping
October 2013
1 out of 20 of claimed

Original Artwork

$100 USD
An original painting by Lindsay Nehls of Rock Paper Scissors. Only three are available, check out the gallery for images of each. Whoever donates first gets the first say in which painting they would like. (+blooper reel, sticker, wall of fame, and button)
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September 2013
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Two Workshops

$150 USD
A free seat in any two Rock Paper Scissors workshops of your choosing. (+blooper reel, sticker, wall of fame, and button)
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September 2013
1 claimed

Photography Services

$200 USD
3-hour photography session services by with Lindsay Nehls (includes all raw photos and five professionally edited photos) - I will photograph your event, your band, your kids, your dog, or whatever you want (excluding weddings), within a 20 mile radius of 13th and Main. (+blooper reel, sticker, wall of fame, and button)
Estimated Shipping
September 2013
1 out of 3 of claimed

The Horn-A-Phone, or iHorn

$225 USD
This beautiful and functional piece, hand made by local artist Kirk DuQuette, combines a Brass Horn megaphone and solid hand carved cherry wood. Any iPhone or iPod touch will fit in the inlayed curved support, check out our gallery for images! (+blooper reel, digital copy of The Cincinnati Sound, sticker, wall of fame, and button)
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September 2013
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Patron of the Arts

$500 USD
20% discount on all future workshops and supply purchases, a gift certificate for your choice of any one shirt and one recording from our store, and a copy of our compilation of "The Cincinnati Sound." (+blooper reel, sticker, wall of fame, and button)
Estimated Shipping
September 2013
0 claimed

The Great Benefactor

$1,000 USD
A thank-you painting, a very special gift basket of locally-made art supplies, including willow charcoal and a handmade sketchbook, a free seat in any one workshop, a 20% discount on all future workshops and supply purchases, a gift certificate for your choice of any one shirt and one recording from our store, and a copy of our compilation of "The Cincinnati Sound." (+blooper reel, sticker, wall of fame, and button)
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September 2013
0 claimed
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Your Very Own Face

$50 USD
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October 2013
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OTR Food & Drink Bundle

$65 USD
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September 2013
1 out of 1 of claimed
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Knitting Lessons

$75 USD
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September 2013
2 out of 2 of claimed
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Main Street Shopping Bundle

$85 USD
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September 2013
1 out of 1 of claimed
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Frame it up

$85 USD
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September 2013
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Smartfish Sandals

$95 USD
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September 2013
2 out of 2 of claimed
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Piano or Djembe Lessons

$100 USD
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September 2013
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Guitar or Mandolin Lessons

$100 USD
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September 2013
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