Raising The Arts Fundraiser Presentation

Commemorative Fine Art Fundraiser Raising awareness through art.

A uniquely creative fundraising concept utilizing fine art to bring attention to the mission of your organization!

“THE SPIRIT OF FATHERHOOD�

Commissioned by Mbrace Fatherhood to benefit the Maarifa Elementary & Middle School's Student Scholarship Fund - Baltimore, MD 2005

Competition for the philanthropic dollar is fierce!

“The difference between charity and philanthropy is in the distance of the soul...

To be philanthropic is to give something, to be charitable is to give one’s own heart.”

-Maya Angelou

“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.”

-Winston Churchill

“THE CHURCH”

Commissioned by Marcorp, Inc. for the Thelma S OL D March Scholarship Fund - Baltimore, MD 1993 UT

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“THE REASON FOR BEING”

Commissioned by the African American Visual Arts Association for the Black Heritage Expo Baltimore, MD 2000

How do most organizations seek financial contributions and support?

Develop a schedule of fundraising events.

Develop fundraising products or projects.

Empower community and corporate support.

Maintain patron, member or supporter lists.

“SANKOFA”

Commissioned by Sankofa Fine Art Plus to commemorate the Cleveland Fine Art Expo Cleveland, OH 2001

“INDUCTION”

LD Commissioned by Marcorp, Inc. for the SO Thelma March Scholarship Fund - OUT Baltimore, MD 1993

“ENLIGHTENMENT”

Commissioned for the 11th Annual Mark L. Pastor Black Book Fair - Cincinnati, OH 2001

What can Raising The Arts do for your organization?

Create an image that highlights your theme and brings attention to your organizations cause. A picture is truly worth a thousand

words....the Commemorative Fine Art Fundraiser historically documents your organizations efforts.

Provide consultation with your organization to organize an unveiling

event, which will become an additional unique event for your

organizations yearly fundraising schedule.

Present your organization with a viable fundraiser that produces

maximum profits with minimum investment. Your organization can

invest as little as $5,500 on a Commemorative Fine Art Fundraiser

with the possibility of netting up to 10 times your initial investment!

Provide consultation with regards to marketing and promotion of the project.

“BLOCK PARTY�

Commissioned by Ultima Graphics for the Queen City Music Festival - Charlotte, NC 1995

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Monetary Benefits to Your Organization Estimated Return On Number Of Prints Sold Your Investment

195 prints

$5,500

$14,625

$0

$2,925

390 prints

585 prints

750 prints

$29,250

$43,875

$56,250

$5,850

$8,775

$12,000

This estimate is based on the sale of 750 limited edition prints if all prints are sold at a retail cost of $75.00.

$0 is based on full sponsorship by Raising The Arts and

entitles the organization to a donation of 20% of total sales.

(Prints sold at an appreciated value or at discounted rates have not been factored into this table.)

“UJIMA”

Commissioned by the Greater Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky S OL D African American Chamber of Commerce for The Ujima UT O Cinci-bration - Cinncinnati, OH 1999

“EACH ONE, TEACH ONE”

Commissioned by the Black Atlanta Transplants to commemorate S OL D the 5th Annual Black History Month Celebration - Atlanta, GA O UT 1994

“A COMMON VISION”

Commissioned for the 6th Anniversary of the Ramee Art Gallery to benefit the Charles Young Elementary School Washington, DC 1998

“INDIVISIBLE”

Commissioned by McDaniel College to benefit their Office of Multicultural Services - Westminster, MD 2005

“SANKOFA SPIRIT”

“FOLLOWING THE PATH”

Commissioned by Youth Initiatives In Education and Leadership Development for Mt. Carmel Redevelopment Corporation, Inc. Kansas City, MO 2002

“LOVE, LINKS & LINEAGE”

Commissioned by The Sickle Cell Association of America - Hartford, CT 2001

Commissioned by Morgan State University - Visual Arts Department - Baltimore, MD 2003

“CRUISE THE NIGHT AWAY II”

Commissioned by Our Gang Travel & Astah’s Art Gallery - Maplewood, NJ 2003

“THE PLEDGE”

Commissioned by the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Cincinnati Alumnae Chapter to commemorate their Red & White Gala - Cincinnati, OH 2003

“GLOWING GRACES”

Commissioned by the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority - Peoria S OL D Alumnae Chapter - Peoria, IL 1994 UT

“THE ART OF INCLUSION”

Commissioned by Cuyahoga Community College to commemorate Diversity Week Cleveland, OH 2003

“SOUL SURVIVORS”

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“LINK OF COURAGE”

Commissioned by The Links Of New Haven New Haven, CT 2003

“SISTER’S JOURNEY”

Commissioned by Sister’s Journey to commemorate Breast Cancer Awareness Month - New Haven, CT 2002

Commissioned by The Power of Prayer Cancer Spa to commemorate the African American Cancer Survivors Art Show - Trenton, NJ 2004

“CIRCLE OF LOVE”

“I AM BECAUSE OF THE WE”

Commissioned by the Safe Healing Foundation to commemorate the First Annual Family Healing Symposium, Reuniting the African Family - Baltimore, MD 2004

Commissioned by The Black Mental Health Alliance - Baltimore, MD 1995

“PRAISE THE LORD WITH GLADNESS” Commissioned by Epworth United Methodist Chapel to commemorate their 50th Anniversary - Baltimore, MD 2006

“CARIBBEAN BEATS”

Commissioned by BZB International to S OL D commemorate the 3rd Annual Washington O UT Black Art Festival - Washington, DC 1993

“OUR STORY”

“ZETARATIONS”

Commissioned by The Myrtle Tyler Faithful Fund of Zeta Phi Beta, Inc., Alpha Zeta Chapter - Baltimore, MD 2005

Commissioned by Ourstory Expo to commemorate the 1st Annual Ourstory Expo - Cincinnati, OH 2005

“JAZZ ON OGONTZ AVE”

Commissioned by Art Noir Gallery to commemorate the West Oak Lane Jazz & Art Festival Philadelphia, PA 2005

“REJOICE”

Commissioned by ASBHM for the 11th Annual OL D Artist Salute To Black History Month -S O UT Los Angeles, CA 1993

“FOUNTAIN FAMILY”

Commissioned by Fountain Baptist Church to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of Pastor J. Michael Sanders - Summit, NJ 2004

“THE MEASURE OF A MAN”

Commissioned by The Monarch Awards Foundation of Xi Nu Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Chicago, IL 2005

“FAITHFUL FAMILY”

Commissioned by the First Church of God Christian Life Center - Evanston, IL 2005

“SAVING OUR SONS”

“WINDOW OF FAITH”

Commissioned by Raising The Arts to benefit Baltimore Community Faith Based Organizations - Baltimore, MD 2005

“THE POSSIBILITIES”

Commissioned by Associated Black Charities - Baltimore, MD 2004

Commissioned by the African American Male Leadership Institute to benefit the Saving Our Sons Initiative Baltimore, MD 2005

“MORGAN WALK-A-THON”

S OL D Commissioned by the Morgan State University Foundation - Baltimore, MD 1986 O UT

“TO THE BEAT OF THE DRUM”

Commissioned by UMOJA African Arts Company to commemorate the 1st Annual African Arts In The Park Festival - Pittsburgh, PA 2004

Image Planning

Three sketches are usually submitted for a typical project. The concept for the piece is usually discussed, with certain parameters in place. The organization will usually provide a theme. The artist will incorporate the theme in the sketches submitted. The artist’s sketches are simple, rough line drawings with no color.

Sketches will be either submitted by e-mail or by fax.

The artist may elect to utilize the organization’s logo or likeness of the logo as a design element. Any organizational symbols or color schemes may also be utilized as design elements. The artist will attempt to create a universal stylized image for broader appeal. The organization’s theme for this project was “Praise The Lord With Gladness”.

After submission and review of the three sketches, the artist and organization should have a better idea which direction to pursue with the image concept.

The artist will make any necessary minor adjustments to the selected rough sketch. Upon written approval, the artist will begin to plan the final original work. The sketch process could take 1-2 weeks.

After the final selection is made the artist begins to paint the final original which will be utilized on the commemorative reproduction.

The artist will generally e-mail an image of the artwork in progress to the elected contact person. Depending on the complexity of the final design, this process could take between 1-2 months. The final original artwork is now completed and ready for publishing!

“PRAISE THE LORD WITH GLADNESS”

Promotional Materials A special opportunity to collect a new limited edition print by renowned African American Artist

L A R R Y P O N C H O BR O W N

Proceeds to support the charitable efforts of the Myrtle Tyler Faithful Fund, Inc. Alpha Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority.

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Ea c h r eprodu c ti on ret ai l s fo r $1 25. 00 Plus $9.50 shipping & handling Paper size 22J X 29J limited edition of 850. All prints are signed and numbered by the artist, and come with a Certificate of Authenticity.

Y E S , I W O U L D L I K E T O S U P P O R T T HE M Y R T L E T Y L E R F A I T H F U L F U N D A L P H A Z E T A CH A P T E R O F Z E T A P H I BE T A A N D A D D I Z E T A R A T I O N S J T O M Y A R T CO L L E C T I O N .

Name:______________________________________________________________ Address:_____________________________________________________________ City:_______________________________ State:________ Zip:_______________ Telephone:________________ Quantity:_____ Amount Enclosed:___________ Email:_______________________________________________________________ Make all checks and money orders payable to:

MY R T L E T Y L E R F A I T H F U L F U N D , I N C .

P. O. Box 26402, Baltimore, MD 21207-7007

4� x 6� postcard design featuring the image on front and orderform on the reverse

Myrtle Tyler Faithful Fund, Inc. P. O. Box 26402 Baltimore, MD 21207-7007

Postcard Sample

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P r oc e ed s t o b en e f i t t h e M aa r i f a E l em en t a r y & M i d d l e S ch oo l K s S t u d e n t S c h o l a r s h i p Tearsheet Sample

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P a p e r si ze 2 2 J X 2 8 J si g n e d & n u m b e r e d l i m i t e d e d i t i o n o f 8 5 0 R e t a i l p ri c e $ 7 5 . 0 0 Each reproduction retails for $75.00 Plus $9.50 shipping & handling All prints are signed and numbered by the artist, and come with a Certificate of Authenticity.

Y E S , I W O U LD LI K E T O S U PP O R T M B R A C E F A T H E R H O O D A N D A D D I T H E S P I RI T O F F A TH E R H O O D J T O MY A R T C O L L E C T I O N .

Name:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address:_____________________________________________ City:______________________________ State:__________ Zip:____________________

Telephone:_____________________________________________Quantity:_________________ Amount Enclosed:_____________________________ E-mail:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Credit Card #:__________________________________________________ Exp:________ Signature:___________________________________________ We accept all major credit cards, checks and money orders. Make all checks payable to:

M B R AC E FA TH E R HO O D

5520 Groveland Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215 410 -367-6699 Website: www.mbracefatherhood.com Email: mbracefatherhood@msn.com

A s p e c i a l o p p o r t u n i t y t o c o l l e c t a n e w l i m i t e d e d i t i o n pr i n t

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Tearsheet Sample

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P a p e r s i z e 2 2 J X 2 8 J s i g n e d & n u m b e r e d l i m i t e d e d i ti on o f 8 5 0 R e t a i l p r i c e $ 7 5. 0 0 Each reproduction retails for $75.00 Plus $9.50 shipping & handling All prints are signed and numbered by the artist, and come with a Certificate of Authenticity.

Y E S , I W O U L D L I K E T O S U P P O R T TH E A F RI C A N A M E R I C A N MA L E L E A D E R S H I P I N S T I T U T E A N D A D D I S A V I N G O U R S O N S J TO M Y A R T C O L L E C T I O N .

Name:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Address:_____________________________________________ City:______________________________ State:__________ Zip:____________________ Telephone:_____________________________________________Quantity:_________________ Amount Enclosed:_____________________________ E-mail:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Credit Card #:__________________________________________________ Exp:________ Signature:___________________________________________ We accept all major credit cards, checks and money orders. Make all checks payable to:

A AM L I , IN C .

P. O. Box 32025, Baltimore, MD 21208 410-637-5564 Website: www.aamli.net Email: aamli51@aol.com

Commemorative Art Print Packages

Commission Fees

Image Creation:

Original Artwork:

$1,500

$7,000 - $10,000

Print Packages for Offset Lithography Reproductions Silver Package: 750 Limited Edition Prints 22" x 28" 750 Certificates of Authenticity 1,000 Full Color Glossy Postcards 4" x 6" Includes Image Creation Fee

Cost: $5,500

Gold Package:

750 Limited Edition Prints 22" x 28" 750 Certificates of Authenticity 2,000 Full Color Glossy Postcards 4" x 6" 500 Full Color Tearsheets 8.5" x 11" Includes Image Creation Fee

Cost: $6,500

Platinum Package:

750 Limited Edition Prints 27" x 35" 750 Certificates of Authenticity 5,000 Full Color Glossy Postcards 4" x 6" 1,500 Full Color Tearsheets 8.5" x 11" Includes Image Creation Fee

Cost: $7,500

Additional Promotional Materials: 1,500 Full Color Tearsheets 8.5" x 11" 5,000 Full Color Glossy Postcards 4" x 6"

$650 $500

About The Artist Internationally renowned artist Larry “Poncho” Brown is a native of Baltimore, MD. He started his first business at the age of 17 as a signwriter and has been a full time artist ever since. Poncho received his Bachelors of Fine Arts Degree from the Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore, MD. His art, both fine and commercial, has been published nationally in Art Trends, U.S. Art Gallery, Images, Upscale, Ebony, Ebony Man, Essence, and Jet Magazines. His work is also featured in the UCLA Fowler Museum of Cultural History Textile Series book entitled “Wrapped in Pride” and “Connecting People With Art” by Evelyn & Mercer Redcross. His work adorns the walls of the likes of Bill Cosby, Dick Gregory, Anita Baker, Susan Taylor, Bernard Bronner, Ed Gordon and Charles Bibbs just to name a few.

In pursuing his philanthropic goals, he founded “Raising The Arts” which provides fundraising opportunities for non-profit organizations. He has created over 62 images for such organizations since 1987. Poncho was awarded “Artist of the Year” by the African American Visual Arts Association, The Heritage Arts Festival Palette Award, the Save The Arts Award and numerous other recognitions.

“LEGACY”

Commissioned by Kunta Kinte Celebrations, Inc. S OL D for the Kunta Kinte Commemoration and Heritage Festival - Annapolis, MD 1991 OUT

Poncho’s unique style combines past and present art forms to create a sense of realism, mysticism, and beauty, giving his art images universal appeal. His contemporary creations are a reflection of his personal values and pay homage to ongoing themes of family, unity, spirituality and perseverance.

www.raisingthearts.com

“NAMYANKA”

Commissioned by Namyanka Christian Performing Arts, Inc. - Baltimore, MD 2007

“LEGENDS AND LEGACIES”

Commissioned by the Triangle Urban League to commemorate the 1st Annual Legend's Gala - Raleigh, NC 2007

“MUSICFEST”

“THE SPIRIT OF FATHERHOOD”

Commissioned by Mbrace Fatherhood to benefit the Maarifa Elementary & Middle School's Student Scholarship Fund Baltimore, MD 2005

Commissioned by Festival 513 to commemorate the Macy’s Music Festival Cincinnati, OH 2007

“CELEBRATE FREEDOM”

Commissioned by the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center to commemorate their 1st Annual FreedomFest - Cincinnati, OH 2007

“METAMORPHOSIS”

Commissioned by NDUTime Youth & Family Services, Inc. - Richmond, VA 2009

“THE DELTA FACTOR”

Commissioned by It's A Greek Thing commemorate the 46th National Convention of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Atlanta, GA 2002

“RIBBONS OF LIFE”

Commissioned by Sisters' Journey to commemorate their 10th Anniversary - New Haven, CT 2008

“HEAVY BURDENS”

Commissioned by Wholeness Development, Inc. to benefit homeless veterans - Atlanta GA 2008

“EVERY ROUND GOES HIGHER”

Commissioned by the Douglass Memorial Community Church Inspirational Choir - Baltimore, MD 2008

“TRANSCENDENCE”

Commissioned by the Association of Black Psychologists to commemorate their 40th Anniversary - Washington, DC 2008

“PEARLS OF WISDOM”

Commissioned by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of Pi Theta Omega Chapter - Morristown, NJ 2005

“SOWING SEEDS FOR A LIFETIME HARVEST” Commissioned by Sowing Empowerment and Economic Development - Riverdale, MD 2009

“THE JAZZ DIMENSION”

Commissioned by the Ogontz Avenue Revitalization Corporation to commemorate the West Oak Lane Jazz and Arts Festival- Philadelphia, PA 2008

“WHEN THE RIBBON IS RED”

Commissioned by the National AIDS Education & Services For Minorities, Inc.Atlanta GA 2009

“ANITA BAKER LIVE”

Commissioned by the Winston-SalemSState OL D University Student Government UT O Winston - Salem, NC 1987

“ON THE MAIN STAGE”

Commissioned by Venture Richmond to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the 2nd Street Festival - Richmond, VA 2008

“LIVE ON OGONTZ”

Commissioned by the Ogontz Avenue Revitalization Corporation to commemorate the West Oak Lane Jazz and Arts Festival Philadelphia, PA 2009

“VIOLETS & PEARLS”

Commissioned by It's A Greek Thing commemorate the 48th National Convention of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Philadelphia, PA 2000

“BILL COSBY LIVE”

Commissioned by the Morgan State University S OL D Foundation - Baltimore, MD 1987 UT

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Short on funding? Our “Adopt-A-Print” program is the simplest way to participate in an art fundraiser for your organization without any investment. All you do is select an image from our portfolio that best reflects your organizations mission, and we will design a promotional tearsheet with your organizations mailing information. All you have to do is mail them to your patron and mailing lists.

It's that simple!!

START YOUR PROJECT TODAY! “SHIELD OF HONOR”

Commissioned by It's A Greek Thing commemorate the 48th National Convention of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Philadelphia, PA 2000

“SOUNDSCAPE”

Commissioned by Venture Richmond to commemorate the 19TH Anniversary of the 2nd Street Festival - Richmond, VA 2007

“STREET SONGS”

Commissioned by Venture Richmond to commemorate the 21st Anniversary of the 2nd Street Festival - Richmond, VA 2009

“THE CAREGIVERS”

Commissioned by Coppin State UniversityHelene School Of Nursing, Baltimore MD 2009

“TWO STREET SOUNDS”

Commissioned by Venture Richmond to commemorate the 22nd Anniversary of the 2nd Street Festival - Richmond, VA 2010

For further details regarding this exceptional opportunity to financially benefit from a Commemorative Fine Art Fundraiser contact:

Raising The Arts 1100 Wicomico St., Suite 316, Baltimore, MD 21230 410-300-6603 info@raisingthearts.com www.raisingthearts.com