The Wabash Lights

A project in Chicago, IL by Jack C. Newell
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The biggest piece of public art in Chicago's history - an interactive light sculpture under the Wabash L tracks, designed by you.
Backers: 538
Average Pledge Per Backer: $107

Funded: $57,385 of $50,000
Dates: Nov 17th -> Dec 15th (29 days)
Project By: Jack C. Newell
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Latest News

Interactivity V1.0

December 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Since we started this project, we've talked about wanting to make The Wabash Lights an interactive light sculpture. With the financial support of Comcast and the tech-know-how of Chicago based company, Table Xi, we've finally been able to start... (Read More)

But we're not done yet...

December 11th - via: kickstarter.com
OMG we raised $50,000 for The Wabash Lights! are we done, then?   No - we're not done yet. The goal of The Wabash Lights is to get as many people as possible involved in this project! So, here's the next steps.1. High-five yourself, a loved one,... (Read More)

What is a pixel?

December 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Need a better visual of the pixel you're thinking of claiming? Check it out below: You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00 Be a part of the biggest piece of public art in Chicago's... (Read More)

Made in collaboration with Kickstarter

December 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
We created this limited edition black t-shirt in collaboration with Kickstarter: Wabash After Dark Wabash After Dark Wabash After Dark The final backer details are printed on the right sleeve as a cool way to commemorate this first-of- it's-kind... (Read More)

Giving Tuesday!

November 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi - Today is "Giving Tuesday", a day after Black Friday, Cyber Monday, etc. to spend what we have left on a charitable cause. The Wabash Lights is being created by The Wabash Lights, NFP. We are a 501c3 which means that your support on Kickstarter... (Read More)

Happy Thanksgiving!

November 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey all -  Just wanted to say a quick thanks for all your support so far. Please continue to share this project with your friends and family (what else do you have to talk about during Thanksgiving visits by this point?) In case you hadn't seen... (Read More)

DAY 1 = DESTROYED

November 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Friends! - What an incredible first day of our Kickstarter campaign! We raised over 10% of our stated goal from you 80 backers and it's only the first day! Please keep spreading the word to give your friends, family and co-workers the opportunity to... (Read More)

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