Crowdfunding with a Match
3AP (3Arts Projects) is a unique crowdfunding platform with a built-in match that helps Chicago artists finance new creative work.3Arts matches 1/3 of each project goal, charges no fees to artists, and offers mentoring and technical support.
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Book of Elysses: Vol. I, Chapter VII is my debut full-length album. I have been performing and recording with other artists for over 30 years, so I am having a Tina Turner moment. Book of Elysses is a fusion of …
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STRETCH GOAL!!! Wow! Thanks to your incredible support, we have reached our initial fundraising goal! With the time we've got left, we are pushing to hit a final-round stretch goal of $7,500. For context, this would cover the full touring …
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Latinxs appear in less than 5% of Hollywood media, often reduced to stereotypes or narco-narratives. NO TRAILER is an online Latinx film platform streaming fake trailers for films that don’t exist—created by Latinx artists and paired with conversations with filmmakers …
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STRETCH GOAL!!! Thanks to our community of friends, family, and indie film advocates, we’ve been able to reach our original goal of $6,000—and so quickly! We’re so grateful and moved by the level of support. We have 48 days on the …
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Thank you for helping us reach our goal!
The 2026 3Arts/MSUFCU Community Award campaign has officially reached its goal of funding a $30,000 unrestricted 3Arts Award for an extraordinary Chicago artist, and we couldn't have done it without you!
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I’m excited about Om Mission! It’s a blend of theatre and storytelling that explores lesbian history, Chicago history and the love story of two Black women, me and my wife: Zahra Baker. When we performed it last summer at the …
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Contact Zones is a project of artistic and political engagement with sites that are being demolished for redevelopment. We consider how the loss of beloved places can be met with creative practices of memory-making, collective grieving, and uplifting. We will …
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STRETCH GOAL!!! Thanks to the caring and generous support of the community, we have secured our first milestone goal! With 30 days left for the campaign, we are working towards a new stretch goal of $10,000. This will help us pay for an extra …
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God/Is Sustenance is a multimedia performance and sculptural installation that celebrates and educates its audience on being stewards of the earth. The performance of God Is takes inspiration from African masquerade and devotional worship to honor personal divinity. Sustenance carries …
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The Anna and Frederick Douglass Pavilion is a transformative public space designed to honor the legacies of the Douglass Family while fostering cultural pride, inclusivity, and community engagement. The development of this project was inspired by a youth led campaign …
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