What is WALL\THERAPY?
WALL\THERAPY is a public community-level intervention using public murals as a means to transform the urban landscape, inspire, and build community. We are a project of the Synthesis Collaborative, a 501(c)(3) public charity incorporated in New York State. Our 2078 festival will take place July 20-29.

What has WALL\THERAPY done so far?

3500+ cans of spray paint and 350 gallons of paint later, over 86 of the most talented and recognized artists from the region, the nation, and the world have shared their talents to create over 125 murals throughout the city of Rochester since this “Visual Intervention” project began in 2011.

These murals have transformed walls, buildings, and neighborhoods. This transformation has sparked inspiration in individuals and communities alike.

The murals have become part of the local conversation, the local identity, and the fabric of the city. Local art classes and schools tour the murals as part of the curriculum. Local professionals change their route to the murals part of their drive home. Local artists, young and old, find inspiration in the works.

Now in it's 7th official year, the WALL\THERAPY mural project is recognized worldwide. People from over 2000 cities in 104+ countries have visited the WALL\THERAPY site to learn more. New mural artists from around the world ask about painting Rochester, for the first time or to come back for another visit.

The project has gained steady media attention, and media coverage has included over 150 articles, blogs, and videos about the project from a variety of media outlets including NPR and Huffington Post, bringing positive attention to the city that we love so much.

Why does WALL\THERAPY need your help?

Making all of this happen year after year takes a lot. With a core team of 13 members, the 50+ member expanded team that makes this project happen are all volunteer, but the materials, equipment, and artists to make it all happen require financial support. You donations go towards the paint for many large-scale walls, renting construction lifts to safely access and paint those same large-scale walls, and the travel expenses, hospitality and a very modest honorarium for the professional artists that will share their talent with the project this Summer.

WALL\THERAPY was created thanks entirely to financial and volunteer donations from its many supporters. We are asking again for assistance to continuing this forward momentum, to continue to bring unique artists to our city to help inspire and to heal.

Your continued support will allow us to support the local and international artists as they produce visually compelling murals in the Rochester cityscape, in turn improving and strengthening our thriving community.

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What your donation means directly to the cause:

For every $15 you donate, we can provide an artist with about 3 cans of spray paint.

For every $25 you donate the money goes for 4-5 cans of spray paint or a gallon bucket of primer

For every $50 that means we can purchase paint brushes, rollers, buckets and cover other supply expenses.

Donations of $150 or more helps the team supply the artist with food and water as they paint their murals.

Donations of $500 or more helps us rent a mechanical lift for the week, and our artists don’t have to stand precariously on a ladder to paint their work.

Should you donate $1000, that money goes directly to plane tickets and any sort of car rental needed for the artists

If you donate $5000, you are not just solidifying WALL\THERAPY this year and becoming a producer of this event, but you will be instrumental in helping us start focusing on the humanitarian endeavor and sister initiative known as IMPACT!

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THE PERKS
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WALL\THERAPY GEAR

WALL\THERAPY Pin set - $20

Wear your WALL\THERAPY pride year round with these 1.5” enamel pins. Sold as a set of two in an edition of 125.

WALL\THERAPY Artist Bandana - Adam Francey - $20
One-color custom designed black bandana by 2013 Muralist Adam Francey. Will be printed to order and available after the end of the fundraiser.  (Mockup shown) 

*Please note, due to a setup limitation, we can't edit this perk to offer the $1 local pickup on this item. Select US for $5 shipping, and we'll throw in some extra stickers as a thank you!

WALL\THERAPY Artist Bandana - Shawnee Hill - $20
One-color custom designed black bandana by 2014 Muralist Shawnee Hill. Will be printed to order and available after the end of the fundraiser.  (Mockup shown) 

WALL\THERAPY Market Bag - $25

Since the beginning, WALL\THERAPY has been rooted in/near Rochester’s Public Market. So we’re bringing you this sturdy tote to carry around paint supplies, fresh vegetables, or whatever else you can fit!  This year's edition features artwork by 2014 muralist Shawnee Hill! (Mockup shown, will be printed to order)

NEW! - WALL\THERAPY "PAINT ROCHESTER" T-shirt - $25

Inspired by 80s ski resort shirts, we decided to put our own spin on it to celebrate our favorite Rochester past-time! ! Two color print (Blue and Black) on white men's and women's premium Next Level cotton t-shirt.  (Please note, this is the correct description, we are unable to edit the description when you select the perk!)

WALL\THERAPY "OG logo" T-shirt - $25

The classic shirt is back! Two color print (white and blue) of the WALL\THERAPY logo on premium Next Level cotton t-shirt. 

WALL\THERAPY OG logo Tanktop - $20

Two-sided multicolor print on premium Next Level cotton tanktop. Available in Men’s and Women’s sizes. Please select your size during checkout!

WALL\THERAPY Women's Racerback Tanktop - $25

Designed by our friend Kari Roberts Petche for 2017, we have a few a small size run of these still available. See the link below for fit:
http://www.nextlevelapparel.com/Prod-22-1-80-1/ideal-racerback-tank.htm

WALL\THERAPY “Become/Believe” t-shirt - $25

Inspired by our very first mural in 2011 and featuring our motto from our trip to Berlin 2016, this shirt offers a daily reminder as we work to become better than we were the day before. Single color print on mens or women’s Next Level shirt . We have a limited supply of these shirts still available if you missed them the first time around!

WALL\THERAPY “Splash” Women’s V-Neck - $25

Two-sided multicolor print on premium Next Level 3400L Perfect Sporty V-neck cotton t-shirt. We have a limited supply of these shirts still available.

WALL\THERAPY “Splash” Men’s T-shirt - $25

Two-sided multicolor print on premium Next Level 3600 cotton t-shirt. We have a limited supply of these shirts still available.

 
(Stay Tuned for more WT Gear . . . )

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ARTWORK AND PRINTS FROM PREVIOUS WALL\THERAPY MURALISTS
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Wedge of My Heart - Mystery Edition - $75

A special edition of the WEDGE OF MY HEART where you roll the dice and trust the maker! You make make some basic selections - Neon or normal color wedge and painted or unpainted base (color will be selected to accentuate the wedge), or you can roll the dice and get a totally mystery wedge!

Each 7" base will be laser-etched with the basic Rochester City Outline. Due to the custom nature of these wedges, they may not be ready until after WALL\THERAPY, but will be delivered asap!
(10 available)

Change Artwork Pack - $75

An artwork pack donated by 2013 muralist Change including: ”Change has it possibly" pen/brush India ink original artwork on acid free paper. 6" x 9”, assorted slaps and mini pieces.
(1 Available)

Aubrey Roemer - Peace, Luv, & Chx Grease. - $100

2018 - Cyanotype & letterpress on Arches heavyweight watercolor paper - Approximately 15.25” x 10.5" Donated by 2017 Muralist Aubrey Roemer
(5 Available)

Sarah C. Rutherford Her Voice Carries pack - $100

A 16x16” limited edition two color screen print (metallic gold and gray) on black French paper. This poster features a map of Rochester, NY showing which quadrant all five women from the HER VOICE CARRIES live and make an impact. Print design by Kari Petsche. This package also comes with two signed spray paint cans that were used during the creation of the HER VOICE CARRIES murals, as well as one sticker.
Two sets available.

John Perry Art Pack - $150
1x “Electric Frankenstein" acrylic and sharpie on sanded deck.
1x 4-color screen print signed and numbered, 11x17”
1x Monster Sticker 3-pack (Monsters are 4 1/2" tall. Hand is 6" tall)
Donated by 2014 muralist John Perry. 
(1 Available)

Alice Mizrachi - The Tree of Life print - $150

Hand-Embellished Archival Pigment Print w/ Screen Print on 310gsm Museum Natural Fine Art Paper. 15x17”. AP Edition #3. Donated by 2014 Muralist Alice Mizrachi. (1 available)

Ian Kuali’i - Untitled, Rochester  - $200

Created in an edition of 5, this unique piece features a laser-cut of 2017 muralist Ian Kuali’is intricate artwork for his Rochester, NY mural overlaid atop our co-curator’s scouting photo of the unpainted, unprepared wall to create a unique “before and after” composition. Each lasercut piece is signed and numbered on the back by the artist (although it won’t be viewable unless you take the piece out of the frame). These pieces were created specifically for this fundraiser during Ian’s participation at the first-ever National Endowment for the Arts Residency at IAIA (Institute for American Indian Arts) earlier this year. The photo shown is a Work In Progress shot as we finalize the photo print (adjusting the white margin and the background coloring). The laser-etching is 7.25” tall by 15.9375” and the photographic print is 14”x20”. These 5 pieces will come framed.
(5 Available)

Sean Lugo - The Best Last Best Plane Ride Ever - $300
Watercolor and ballpoint pen on butcher block. 11x14” - 2017. Donated by 2017 muralist Sean Lugo. (1 available)

Chris DAZE Ellis - Coney Island Blonde - $350.00 

2000 - Silkscreen on Rives paper, edition of 50. Print size 22.5 x 15", image area 13" x 11.5".
Donated by 2013/2015 muralist DAZE from his own personal archive.

(1 Available)

La Moreña - Let Me Free You - $500
Original artwork, Acrylic on Canvas, 24”x24”. Donated by 2017 Muralist La Moreña for this fundraiser.
(1 Available)

Oh Rochester! 2018 - City Oh City edition -

Erich S. Lehman - $325

Co-curator Erich Lehman donated four more pieces of his "Oh Rochester!" project. Using float-mounted, reclaimed skateboards ridden in Rochester, this 16.25” birch panel is laser etched with a map of the city of Rochester. Each piece is one of a kind.  Sold individually, please confirm the letter of the piece you want. (A-D)

(4 total available, each unique)

More artwork will be added as it arrives at WTHQ!

For companies or benefactors interested in playing a larger role in the success of WALL\THERAPY:

PROJECT SPONSOR - $1000

Donors at the SPONSOR level will have their name/company logo added to the WALL\THERAPY website, die-cut logo stickers, a WALL\THERAPY t-shirt featuring the logo, and tickets for two to join us at our wrap-up dinner in July.

(10 Available)

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Other Ways You Can Help

We know that times get tight and you may not be able to help out financially. But you can ALWAYS help us by spreading the word in person or through your social media networks! The more people we get this out to, the more likely we are to keep building on our continued success!

Whether it's a financial donation or just telling a friend, we can't do this without you!

To learn more about WALL\THERAPY, please visit our sites:

http://www.wall-therapy.com

http://www.instagram.com/walltherapyny

http://www.facebook.com/walltherapyny

http://www.youtube.com/walltherapyny

http://www.vimeo.com/walltherapyny 

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SOLD OUT PERKS
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Faring Purth - All Structures Are Unstable print - $75
Signed and numbered Gicleé print, 13”x19”, from a limited edition of 50. Prints donated by 2013/2014/2016 muralist Faring Purth for this fundraiser. (2 available)

Handiedan - VIRGO ET MORTIS - $400
Signed Artist Proof (AP) fine art wood print on 1/2" sustainable Birch Natural gloss finish
18” x 14.4” / 45,7 x 36,5 cm The original edition of 100 from 2016 is sold out. Donated by Handiedan for this fundraiser. (1 available)

Nate Hodge / Shawnee Hill collaboration - Untitled -$200
Graphite, Ink, Housepaint, on heavyweight BFK Rives Paper. Approx. 15” x 23” - Circa 2013 - Donated by WT Muralists Nate Hodge (2015) and Shawnee Hill (2014) (1 Available)

Shawnee Hill Art Package - $75
WT14 muralist Shawnee Hill has put together a smaller package including the last copy of her limited edition coloring book (Edition of 100) featuring 20 pages of all original art on heavy duty paper, perfect for markers or paint! She’s also including a print of the cover of her first zine, entitled “sides” - amed after the perfume genius song that inspired it. Finally, this package includes an original untitled drawing made with pen, pencil, and acrylics. (1 Available)

Oh Rochester! - Wedge of My Heart - $75
A new smaller variation of the "Oh Rochester" series, these pieces are 6.75" birch panels with a single handcut skateboard wedge float-mounted over the panel. Sold individually, please confirm the number of the piece you want. (01-10)
(10 Available, each unique)