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Her Voice Carries

“Her Voice Carries” is a mural project featuring the stories of five remarkable Rochester women.

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Her Voice Carries

Her Voice Carries

Her Voice Carries

Her Voice Carries

Her Voice Carries

“Her Voice Carries” is a mural project featuring the stories of five remarkable Rochester women.

“Her Voice Carries” is a mural project featuring the stories of five remarkable Rochester women.

“Her Voice Carries” is a mural project featuring the stories of five remarkable Rochester women.

“Her Voice Carries” is a mural project featuring the stories of five remarkable Rochester women.

Sarah Rutherford
Sarah Rutherford
Sarah Rutherford
Sarah Rutherford
3 Campaigns |
Rochester, United States
$15,021 USD by 68 backers
$15,000 USD by 67 backers on Aug 5, 2017
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Overview
“Her Voice Carries” is an art project that blends storytelling, community, and visual art by capturing the unique stories of five women who live and work in various communities in Rochester, NY. This project's intention is to create a network of murals throughout five sections of the city that weave a collective story laced with individual truths: one that emphasizes both the commonalities of our human experience and showcases the leadership of empowered women.

What is HER VOICE CARRIES?

Created by artist Sarah C. Rutherford, HER VOICE CARRIES is a public art project featuring the unique stories of five woman who are living and working in various communities in Rochester, NY. The intention of this project is to create a network of murals that weave a collective story laced with individual truths. 

HER VOICE CARRIES is about lifting up the voice of women, giving them public accolades, and creating connection across our city through the leadership of empowered women. 

To find out more, check out our blog https://hervoicecarries.blog and watch our feeds:

https://www.facebook.com/hervoicecarries

https://www.instagram.com/hervoicecarries

https://twitter.com/hervoicecarries

 

What We Need & What You Get:

The creation of these murals comes with expenses. With each wall costing about $7,000, we're going to need your help!

  • We are going to need paint, and lots of it. Spray paint, house paint, primer: we need it all!
  • Unfortunately we are not the tallest humans on Earth: we need lifts!
  • Your generosity will also supports the hard work and talent that our team puts forth every day! This includes: our muralist, youth apprentices, photographer, and small but fierce support team! 

    The Perks:

    Thank You: $20:


    Every little bit counts! Thank you so much for your donation. To show our gratitude, we're sending you a HER VOICE CARRIES Logo Sticker!

     

    Generous Supporter: $25

    You're awesome! Your $25 gets us 1 gallon of paint closer to completing the murals! This Commemorative Signed Spray Paint Can is guaranteed to have been used during the creation of one of the five murals from the HER VOICE CARRIES project.

     

    Fantastic Supporter: $30

    You are fantastic! Show your support loud and proud with this HER VOICE CARRIES market tote. 

     

    Stellar Supporter: $50
    You're awesome! Your $50 gets us 6 spray paint cans closer to completing the murals! The HER VOICE CARRIES bundle contains a sticker, market tote, and Commemorative Signed Spray Paint Can.

    Limited Edition Her Voice Carries Poster: $50

    A Kari Petsche design. 
    A limited edition two color screen print (metallic gold and gray) on french paper. This poster features a map of Rochester NY showing which quadrant all five women, KaeLyn, Imani, Trelawney, Safi and Rachel, live and make an impact. 

    Feathers: $75

    Each feather is uniquely created by artist Sarah C. Rutherford. Individually wood burned and painted, every feather claimed will be special.

     

    Awesome Supporter: $100


    Awesome, amazing, perfect, just the best! Thank you so much for your donation. With it, we are four gallons of paint closer to finishing the murals! "Wings of Progress" is a hand embellished, limited edition 18x24" AP print edition of 25.

     

    Rockstar Supporter 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0 and 5.0: $150
    You're rocking our world! Thank you so much. We really are incredibly humbled by your generous donation. You will be able to choose a limited edition, signed print of one of the charcoal drawing of the women. Trelawney, Imani, KaeLyn, Safi and Rachel respectively. (frame not included)

     

    Original Mural Sketch Wall 1 (U of R): $350

    Thank you!  For this perk, we dug into the archives for the original sketches from University of Rochester's mural. This mural series was born out of the initial mural "Her Voice Carries" completed in 2015. This original sketch of Susan B. Anthony  by Sarah C. Rutherford could be yours! 

     

    Original Mural Sketch Wall 2 (U of R): $350

    Thank you!  For this perk, we dug into the archives for the original sketches from University of Rochester's mural. This mural series was born out of the initial mural "Her Voice Carries" completed in 2015. This original sketch of a younger woman catching the seeds of history by Sarah C. Rutherford could be yours!  

     

    "Oh Rochester": $450
    In collaboration with WALL\THERAPY co-curator Erich Lehman. Erich & Sarah teamed up to create a special edition of his "Oh Rochester!" project. Using float-mounted, reclaimed skateboards ridden in Rochester, the pieces were given to Sarah to customize just for this fundraiser. This piece features Sarah's signature wood burning technique. The final piece is 17" in diameter. 

     

    Benefactor Bundle: $500
    Can't choose just one print? Get all five! With this perk, you will receive a limited edition, signed print of each of the five women. Thank you so much again for your support. We don't know if there is a way to truly express how amazing it is to have the support of people like you. (frames not included)

     

    VIP Date Night: $1,000
    Bring your partner, best friend, whomever to our wrap up party! There you will get a chance to chat with the artist, along with the women in the murals & other women showcased on our blog. Oh, & don't worry! You will receive a limited run poster (image coming soon) as well.

     

    VIP Party Time: $2,500
    Bring more than just your partner! You will receive four tickets to our wrap up party featuring the artist & all of the women involved. You will receive sponsorship recognition at our wrap party and you will also be on HER VOICE CARRIES website, thanked on social media accounts & included in Press Kit. You will also receive 2 limited run posters (image coming soon)!

     

    Sponsor: $5,000
    Grab your friends and join us at our Wrap Party! You will receive sponsorship recognition at our wrap party, and also get to have your name featured on a mural of your choice. You will also receive 5 limited run poster (image coming soon).

     

    Other Ways You Can Help:

    We understand that not everyone is in the financial place to donate money. But you can still help us!

    • Tell your friends! Yes, word of mouth is still a great way to spread news about projects happening. 
    • Share this page! The more people see this page, the better our chances are of meeting our goal! 

    We invite you to join us on this journey!

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    Choose your Perk

    Thank you!

    $20 USD
    Every little bit counts! Thank you so much for your donation. To show our gratitude, we're sending you a HER VOICE CARRIES Logo Sticker!
    Included Items
    • "Her Voice Carries" Sticker
    Estimated Shipping
    September 2017
    4 claimed
    Ships to United States of America

    Generous Supporter

    $25 USD
    You're awesome! Your $25 gets us 1 gallon of paint closer to completing the murals! This Commemorative Signed Spray Paint Can is guaranteed to have been used during the creation of one of the five murals from the HER VOICE CARRIES project.
    Included Items
    • Signed Spray Paint Can
    Estimated Shipping
    September 2017
    2 out of 50 of claimed
    Ships to United States of America

    Fantastic Supporter

    $30 USD
    You are fantastic! Show your support loud and proud with this HER VOICE CARRIES market tote. Thank you so much for your donation and we sincerely hope you enjoy this perk!
    Included Items
    • Her Voice Carries Bag
    Estimated Shipping
    September 2017
    8 out of 50 of claimed
    Ships to United States of America

    Stellar Supporter

    $50 USD
    You're awesome! Your $50 gets us 6 spray paint cans closer to completing the murals! This perk gets you a HER VOICE CARRIES bundle; Sticker, MarketTote Bag & Commemorative Signed Spray Paint Can.
    Included Items
    • "Her Voice Carries" Sticker
    • Signed Spray Paint Can
    • Her Voice Carries Bag
    Estimated Shipping
    September 2017
    3 out of 25 of claimed
    Ships worldwide.

    Her Voice Carries Poster

    $50 USD
    A Kari Petsche design. A limited edition two color screen print (metallic gold and gray) on french paper. This poster features a map of Rochester NY showing which quadrant all five women, KaeLyn, Imani, Trelawney, Safi and Rachel, live and make an impact.
    Included Items
    • Her Voice Carries Poster
    Estimated Shipping
    September 2017
    5 out of 50 of claimed
    Ships to United States of America
    Feathers

    Feathers

    $75 USD
    Each feather is uniquely created by artist Sarah C. Rutherford. Individually wood burned and painted, every feather claimed will be special.
    Included Items
    • Feather
    Estimated Shipping
    September 2017
    7 out of 10 of claimed
    Ships to United States of America

    Awesome Supporter

    $100 USD
    Awesome, amazing, perfect, just the best! That's what you are! Thank you so much for your donation. With it, we are four gallons of paint closer to finishing the murals! "Wings of Progress" is a hand embellished, limited edition 18x24" AP print.
    Included Items
    • Wings of Progress Print
    Estimated Shipping
    September 2017
    8 out of 25 of claimed
    Ships to United States of America
    Rockstar Supporter 1.0

    Rockstar Supporter 1.0

    $150 USD
    You're rocking our world! Thank you so much. We really are incredibly humbled by your generous donation. You will be able to choose a limited edition, signed print of one of the charcoal drawing of the women.
    Included Items
    • Limited Ed. Print: Trelawney
    Estimated Shipping
    September 2017
    0 out of 25 of claimed
    Ships to United States of America

    Rockstar Supporter 2.0

    $150 USD
    You're rocking our world! Thank you so much. We really are incredibly humbled by your generous donation. You will be receiving a limited edition, signed print of Imani, one of the women featured in the project.
    Included Items
    • Limited Ed. Print: Imani
    Estimated Shipping
    September 2017
    1 out of 25 of claimed
    Ships to United States of America
    Rockstar Supporter 3.0

    Rockstar Supporter 3.0

    $150 USD
    You're rocking our world! Thank you so much. We really are incredibly humbled by your generous donation. You will be receiving a limited edition, signed print of KaeLyn, one of the women featured in the project.
    Included Items
    • Limited Ed. Print: KaeLyn
    Estimated Shipping
    September 2017
    0 out of 25 of claimed
    Ships to United States of America
    Rockstar Supporter 4.0

    Rockstar Supporter 4.0

    $150 USD
    You're rocking our world! Thank you so much. We really are incredibly humbled by your generous donation. You will be receiving a limited edition, signed print of Safi, one of the women featured in the project.
    Included Items
    • Limited Ed. Print: Safi
    Estimated Shipping
    September 2017
    0 out of 25 of claimed
    Ships to United States of America
    Rockstar Supporter 5.0

    Rockstar Supporter 5.0

    $150 USD
    You're rocking our world! Thank you so much. We really are incredibly humbled by your generous donation. You will be receiving a limited edition, signed print of Rachel, one of the women featured in the project.
    Included Items
    • Limited Ed. Print: Rachel
    Estimated Shipping
    September 2017
    0 out of 25 of claimed
    Ships to United States of America

    Benefactor Bundle

    $500 USD
    Can't choose just one print? Get all five! With this perk, you will receive a limited edition, signed print of each of the five women. Thank you so much again for your support. We don't know if there is a way to truly express how amazing it is to have the support of people like you.
    Included Items
    • Five Limited Edition Prints
    Estimated Shipping
    September 2017
    0 out of 25 of claimed
    Ships worldwide.

    VIP Date Night

    $1,000 USD
    Bring your partner, best friend, whomever to our wrap up party! There you will get a chance to chat with the artist, along with the women in the murals & other women showcased on our blog. Oh, & don't worry! You will receive a limited run poster as well.
    Included Items
    • Two Tickets to Wrap Party
    • Limited Run Poster
    Estimated Shipping
    March 2018
    0 out of 5 of claimed

    VIP Party Time

    $2,500 USD
    Bring more than just your partner! You will receive four tickets to our wrap up party featuring the artist & all of the women involved. You will receive sponsorship recognition at our wrap party and you will also be on “Her Voice Carries” website, thanked on social media accounts & included in Press Kit. You will also receive 2 limited run posters!
    Included Items
    • Four Tickets to Wrap Party
    • Recognition at Wrap Party
    • Limited Run Poster (2)
    Estimated Shipping
    March 2018
    0 out of 5 of claimed
    Ships to United States of America

    Sponsor

    $5,000 USD
    Grab your friends and join us at our Wrap Party! You will receive sponsorship recognition at our wrap party, and also get to have your name featured on a mural of your choice. You will also receive 5 limited run poster
    Included Items
    • Ten Tickets to Wrap Party
    • Name on Mural of Your Choice
    • Recognition at Wrap Party
    • Limited Run Poster (5)
    Estimated Shipping
    March 2018
    0 out of 5 of claimed
    Ships to United States of America
    sold out

    Original Mural Sketch Wall 1

    $350 USD
    Estimated Shipping
    September 2017
    1 out of 1 of claimed
    Ships to United States of America
    Original Mural Sketch Wall 2
    sold out

    Original Mural Sketch Wall 2

    $350 USD
    Estimated Shipping
    September 2017
    1 out of 1 of claimed
    Ships to United States of America
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