Bringing the World's Greatest Art to Blind People.

A project in Chatham, NY by 3DPhotoWorks
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A printing process that allows Blind people to "see" (their words) art & photography.
Backers: 85
Average Pledge Per Backer: $1231

Funded: $104,621 of $500,000
Dates: Oct 25th -> Dec 9th (46 days)
Project By: 3DPhotoWorks
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Latest News

Thanksgiving TV coverage - 11 Television Markets

November 27th - via: kickstarter.com
3DPhotoWorks commitment to the blind was featured in 11 different television markets on Thanksgiving Day that included Austin, Tri-City, TN, Baton Rouge, Orlando, Gainesville, Greensboro, Harrisburg, Dayton and Lansing.  (Read More)

FOX NEWS features 3DPhotoWorks

November 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Anchor John Scott and correspondent Douglas Kennedy teamed up to profile 3DPhotoWorks Kickstarter campaign to make art, photography and visual images in support of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math available to the worlds's blind population.... (Read More)

reliefweb - United Nations website providing information to humanitarian relief organizations.

November 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Report on 3DPhotoWorks / National Federation of the Blind efforts to make visual information available to blind and sight impaired population. http://reliefweb.int/videos/single/USATODAY/0BZrqxZdOL0  (Read More)

The DesMoines Register

November 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Most have us have seen Mona Lisa's smile, but attendees at the National Federation of the Blind of Washington got to experience it for the first time with the help of 3D printing and a company called 3D PhotoWorks.... (Read More)

NPQ NonProfit Quarterly - Reports on The Promise of Introducing the Mona Lisa to the Blind

November 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
The Promise of Introducing the Mona Lisa to the Blind. https://nonprofitquarterly.org/2015/11/20/the-promise-of-introducing-the-mona-lisa-to-the-blind/  (Read More)

TechnologyWOW - Reports on Collaborative effort - National Federation of the Blind and 3DPhotoWorks

November 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Developed in collaboration with the National Federation of the Blind, this process is based on the works of Dr. Paul Bach-y-Rita in the field of neuroplasticity. http://technologywow.com/2015/11/3d-printing-art-for-the-blind-356.html  (Read More)

3ders.org Reports from Ho Chi Minh City about 3DPhotoWorks

November 19th - via: kickstarter.com
John Olson, a long ago war-time photographer that captured some of the gallery's most prolific images, certainly understands the impact a visual recreation can have on its audience. But just like so much else in the world, not everyone is so... (Read More)

Xavier Society for the Blind endorses 3DPhotoWorks Kickstarter

November 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Fr. John Sheehan, Chairman of the Xavier Society for the Blind says this about our efforts to serve the blind and sight impaired. "We are usually reluctant to get involved in fund-raising for other groups and organizations, because our own... (Read More)

theLISTtv

November 18th - via: kickstarter.com
theLISTtv - 3DPhotoWorks brings life changing technology to the blind. http://www.thelisttv.com/the-list/4-life-changing-breakthroughs-in-technology  (Read More)

GizMag Reports on 3DPhotoWorks

November 10th - via: kickstarter.com
3D printing process helps blind people "see" art. ttp://www.gizmag.com/3d-art-works/40255  (Read More)

siliconrepublic.com - Reports on… "a wonderful Kickstarter campaign…"

November 9th - via: kickstarter.com
There’s a wonderful Kickstarter campaign running at the moment that aims to 3D print a suite of famous paintings so that blind people can access their tactile imagery.... (Read More)

WNYT NBC 13 Albany, NY

November 8th - via: kickstarter.com
3D technology brings art to the visually impaired http://wnyt.com/article/stories/s3955498.shtml  (Read More)

NBC 11 Alive Atlanta

November 7th - via: kickstarter.com
3D printing helping the blind see art. http://www.11alive.com/story/news/nation-now/2015/11/02/blind-see-art-3d-printing/75042646/  (Read More)

TechCrunch - John Biggs writes how 3DPhotoWorks Brings Great Art to the Blind.

November 5th - via: kickstarter.com
"Art belongs to everyone and enlightenment to all." by John Biggs http://techcrunch.com/2015/11/05/3dphotoworks-brings-great-art-to-the-blind/  (Read More)

101KXL-FM Portland

November 5th - via: kickstarter.com
News anchor Val Stouffer interviews 3DPhotoWorks Co-Founder John Olson. https://soundcloud.com/val-stouffer_radio-chick/a-new-3d-project-helps-the-blind-see-art  (Read More)

Atlanta Business Chronicle

November 5th - via: kickstarter.com
A report on fine art printing that blind people can see. http://www.atlantabiz.biz/video/4592024127001/1/3D-printing-helps-the-blind-see-art  (Read More)

GeekWire Reports on new technology to serve blind people.

November 5th - via: kickstarter.com
This 3D project intends to re-create works of art for the blind. http://www.geekwire.com/tag/3dphotoworks/  (Read More)

USA Today Reports on innovative technology for the Blind.

November 4th - via: kickstarter.com
USA Today Tech Report features breakthrough for Blind. http://www.usatoday.com/videos/news/2015/11/02/75039030/  (Read More)

KREM2 CBS Spokane Reports on Printing Blind People can "See"

November 4th - via: kickstarter.com
KREM2 reports on breakthrough introduction in Seattle at National Federation of the Blind convention. http://www.krem.com/search/3dphotoworks/  (Read More)

1150AM KKNW Seattle Tech Talk Devotes full hour to 3DPhotoWorks Breakthrough

November 4th - via: kickstarter.com
The weekly 1 hour radio show Tech Talk with Craig Devotes 1 hour to 3D Tactile Fine Art Printing with John Olson and Ed Bible, Director of Training and Education, South Carolina Commission for the Blind.  (Read More)

financialnews uk Report on 3D Printing breakthrough by 3DPhotoWorks

November 4th - via: kickstarter.com
financialnews.co.uk reports on 3DPhotoWorks printing process that allows blind people to “see” fine art, diagrams, and other images. http://www.financial-news.co.uk/31404/2015/10/3d-printing-develops-process-for-blind-people-to-039see/  (Read More)

This 3D project intends to re-create works of art for the blind

November 2nd - via: geekwire.com
This 3D printing company intends to transform some of the world's greatest masterpieces for the blind. (Read More)

3DPhotoWorks featured on NBC affiliate KING 5, Seattle.

October 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Watch 12-year old Luc Gandarias share art with fellow blind members of the National Federation of the Blind state convention. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/3dphotoworks/bringing-the-worlds-greatest-art-to-blind-people/posts/1400013/publish  (Read More)

3DPhotoWorks Featured by People Magazine at people.com.

October 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Shortly after we launched our Kickstarter campaign People Magazine featured us and a story on co-founder John Olson. Here is the link; http://www.people.com/article/photographer-creates-3d-artwork-blind  (Read More)

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