All,
I am asking for help from this community. Cheech93 posted this diary a week ago in a fund raising effort for Obama. It did not get a lot of traction and I think it should get more.
What does the community think of this idea? We painted 60 of these posters this summer. They are part of a collection , three of which, are going to become a permanant part of the Missouri Historical Societies collection after the election. The images are based on Shepard Fairey's posters , that were sometimes sold through the campaign. Many posters were also distributed at rally's and such in California.
I'll start with some background about me (It will make sense if you follow me below):
I grew up in Bay Saint Louis, MS which is about 45 minutes from New Orleans. As a result I am a die hard Saints fan (its not like there is another kind of Saints fan). Obama and the New Orleans Saints are really the only two causes I will support with all I have (o.k.; it is silly to place a presidential candidate and a sports team in the same category, but I did... It is football season after all)
Cheech93 looking to sell his work with proceeds going to Obama. As it turns out Cheech93 painted an Obama/Saints picture (note the flour de lie at the bottom left) as well as about 59 others.
Look at this:
Also, I Posted a diary here about a month ago when the NYT published this article regarding anemic fundraising. I set an arbitrary goal of $10,000 and $675 was donated. Donations were averaging $100 per hour for the first 5 hours the diary was published. It is the third time I attempted to raise funds for a political candidate and the first time I saw any participation.
Here is my hope:
I am hoping to shine a light on cheech93's diary and help his effort. I also hope that if this diary generates an additional $1000 on my ActBlue page he will send me the painting (is that selfish) ;)? There are only 60 of these paintings and 3 are with the historical society in MO.
Granted, I do not know Cheech93, have no way to contact him except through this diary and have no agreement with him, but I was hoping that he will read this. I will seed this effort with only $25 because I am broke, but I really do want that painting. Also there are only 30 days left in this election, we are in a sprint to the end of this election and we are watching history in real time. I feel lucky to be apart of these amazing times.
In Cheech93's diary he mentioned logistical concerns regarding auctions and fiduciary control, but surely there is a lawyer here that can assist if further auctions can be orchestrated. I think that any logistic help with future auctions would be welcome at well.
I also noticed that the Saints play the Vikings on Monday so I will re-post this diary right before the game (unless there are objections).
I am hdaman and I approve this message.