Hamiltonian Artists Launch E-philanthropy Initiative

In an artistically vibrant city like Washington DC, there is a constant need for funding in support of well-thought-out and cutting-edge artistic ideas and art projects. As a response to this need, Hamiltonian Artists is pleased to announce the launch of the first stage of its e-philanthropy initiative. Used in conjunction with the Hamiltonian Artists website, this not-for-profit e-philanthropy tool gives donors direct control over their contributions in supporting worthwhile and innovative art proposals by the So-Hamiltonian Fellow artists. In the second stage of our launch, we are planning to expand this e-philanthropy service to other artists outside of our program. Through the Hamiltonian Artists’ website, interested art philanthropists can browse through various proposed mini-grants online and donate directly to support one or more artist projects.

Proposals include a variety of mediums and range from large-scale sculptures, to site-specific installations as well as more traditional photography and painting projects. Project proposals range from small projects costing under $100 to larger projects costing up to $5,000. In our first stage of the initiative, our site includes proposals by the So-Hamiltonian Fellows: Christian Benefiel, Tom Block, Anne Chan, Ian Maclean Davis, Leah Frankel, Linda Hesh, Michael Dax Iacovone, Bryan Rojsuontikul and Michael Enn Sirvet. Individuals can search proposals and learn more about the Fellows, their proposed projects, motivations, and challenges. Interested donors can then choose to fund the project(s) that they find most compelling. Our focus for this e-philanthropy initiative is to build community-based support for the artists, donors can contribute as much or as little as they want (with a minimum of $5) toward a project. We hope that you can join us in building this DC Arts Support Network.

For more information or to donate now, please go to www.hamiltonianartists.org/donate.php

Hamiltonian Artists is a 501c (3) non-profit organization dedicated to providing professional development opportunities for creative artists in their early careers. We offer a competitive two-year fellowship program for new innovative visual artists in all media, which are awarded through an annual competition.

For additional information please contact:
Jacqueline Ionita, Program Manager
Hamiltonian Artists
1353 U Street, NW (14th and U Streets)
Washington, DC 2009
202.332.1116
jackie at hamiltoniangallery.com