Breaking Rag: N.C. Veteran, Family & Community Art Project

A project in Fayetteville, NC by Trish Brownlee
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This veteran & community art project begins with making handmade paper from military uniforms and creates a space for understanding.
Backers: 61
Average Pledge Per Backer: $166

Funded: $10,098 of $10,000
Dates: Feb 29th -> Apr 14th (45 days)
Project By: Trish Brownlee
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Latest News

12 hours....$1952

April 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello backers! We are down to final 12 hours, with only $1952 needed to reach our goal! Thank you so much for all your support. As you know, Kickstarter is all or nothing.  Please share our project with everyone you know and help bring papermaking... (Read More)

33 hours to go. So close

April 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Backers, We have only 33 hours remaining for the Breaking Rag Kickstarter. We only need $2153.00 to reach the goal of $10,000. Please share this project with your community and thank you for your support!  (Read More)

So close: $3500 in 6 days?!

April 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear amazing backers, I cannot thank you enough for your support of the Breaking Rag: Veteran, Family & Community Art Project. With your help, we have reached $6500.00 of the $10,000 goal.  This Kickstarter ends on April 17th at 7am. This means... (Read More)

Two more demos added....

March 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Backers! With 14 days to go, I am at $4,772.00. In hopes of meeting the $10,000 goal, I've added two more Breaking Rag demos. Please join me if you are able, and share the word! 1st Demo: Thursday, March 31st, 5pm-8pm at Southern Pines Brewing... (Read More)

Breaking Rag Community Demo #2 Success

March 19th - via: kickstarter.com
It was successful for the Breaking Rag community workshop. We were out in Southern Pines today at Weymouth Woods "Party for the Pine". It was great to introduce the project to the community, make paper and work alongside my love and fellow veteran,... (Read More)

Washington Times publishes article

March 19th - via: kickstarter.com
The recent article about my work and Breaking Rag was published in today's issue of the Washington Times: Read it here Photo by Raul Rubiera.  (Read More)

Breaking Rag Demo & Exhibit at CFRT -

March 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Breaking Rag at CFRT Breaking Rag at CFRT: This past week, my art exhibit continues at Cape Fear Regional Theatre. The very first Breaking Rag public workshop and demonstration was over the weekend, March 12 & 13th. Actors, spouses who were... (Read More)

Huge Donation! With donated reward workshops to those who need it most!

March 10th - via: kickstarter.com
A most generous backer has pledged $3500.00 to my project, and donated all 3 "workshop" rewards to the organization featured in my video. These workshops will take place in Moore County with Recreational Therapist Kelly Frye and soldiers who need... (Read More)

Breaking Rag article in today's newspaper & Workshop Reminder

March 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Today's Fayetteville Observer features an article about the current Breaking Rag art exhibit and upcoming March 12th workshop going on right now to accompany this Kickstarter campaign at Cape Fear Regional Theater. Reminder: Breaking Rag Public Demo... (Read More)

See the Artwork

March 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Last night's artist talk went great. I debuted this process video, showing veterans interacting with their artwork. Tomorrow night, March 5th, is the world premier of the play, Downrange: Voices from the Homefront at Cape Fear Regional Theatre. This... (Read More)

Up & Coming Weekly Press & Artist Talk to introduce Breaking Rag

March 4th - via: kickstarter.com
A bit press on the project in today's Up & Coming Weekly: http://upandcomingweekly.com/content/view/3132/1/ and in The Pilot from Moore... (Read More)

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