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2018 Locations Revealed.

2018 Locations Revealed.

The artists are flying in today and you can start seeing the action this weekend!

Here’s a map of this year’s locations that you can also download this PDF to print at home.

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2018 Mural Locations

Alice Mizrachi: Rochester Community TV, Inc., 21 Gorham Street

Nani Chacon: Abode, 839 S Clinton Avenue

Vincent Ballentine: Fedder Industrial Building, wall near Dock C, 1237 E Main Street

Nico Cathcart: Buckpitt, the wall facing the Planned Parenthood Parking Lot, 88 University Avenue

Joe Blens: Half and Half, 475 Lyell Avenue

Salut: 1112 E Main Street

You can also read a little preview of the week in this week’s Rochester CITY Newspaper!

https://www.rochestercitynewspaper.com/rochester/preview-wall-therapy-2018/Content?oid=7250746

Announcing our 2018 WALL\THERAPY Roster

Announcing our 2018 WALL\THERAPY Roster

In two short weeks, we kick off WALL\THERAPY 2018!

This year, we wanted to focus on a more intimate experience for our artists, very much like our initial production in 2011 called “Visual Intervention.” The artist will be exploring themes linked to the concept of REPRESENTATION.

Vincent Ballentine, New York, NY
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Joe Blens, Queens, NY
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Nico Cathcart, Richmond, VA
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Nani Chacon, Gallup, NM
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Alice Mizrachi, New York, NY
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Salut, Rochester, NY
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We are pleased to add that Nani’s selection was curated by our friends at O+ Festival as the beginning of a working partnership with their organization.

You can learn more about all of our 2018 muralists here.

We will also be holding our second annual Arts & Activism conference on Saturday, July 28 from 10am-6pm at the Visual Studies Workshop.

Save the date! We’ll be announcing the program and our guest speakers soon!

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We still have one final week left in our 2018 Fundraiser! Please check it out! Your support is always appreciated!
http://fnd.us/wt18fundraiser

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WALL\THERAPY Fundraiser at The Spirit Room! Last week of our Fundraiser!

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We are entering the last stretch for our 2018 fundraiser, and we’re going to end it in style with the amazing folks at The Spirit Room!

WALL\THERAPY Fundraiser at The Spirit Room!

Thursday July 12, 2018 from 7-10pm.
139 State Street Rochester, NY 14614

Join us as for our last fundraising push for 2018 with the amazing crew at the Spirit Room!

Caitlin Yarksy (WALL\THERAPY 2014) will be live painting during the event, with the paintings raffled off at the end of the night.

Learn about this year’s event in July with the WALL\THERAPY crew!

We hope to see you there!

RSVP to the event on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/events/159570084915496/

Check out our Fundraiser for more great perks: http://fnd.us/wt18fundraiser

http://www.wall-therapy.com
http://www.thespiritroomrochester.com

WALL\THERAPY Fundraiser at Fifth Frame Brewing – Tuesday June 12 from 6-9pm

WALL\THERAPY Fundraiser at Fifth Frame Brewing – Tuesday June 12 from 6-9pm

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WALL\THERAPY Fundraiser at Fifth Frame Brewing Co!

Tuesday June 12, 2018 from 6-9pm
155 St Paul St Rochester, NY 14604

Join us as we launch the first in a series of collaborations with our friends at Fifth Frame Brewing Co during Rochester Beer Week!

We are excited to kick off a series of seasonal, artist-themed beers with Mr. Prvrt’s UP OWL NIGHT brew! With this series, a portion of the proceeds from every beer goes to support the WALL\THERAPY project!

On the 12th, a donation of $20 gets you a custom UP OWL NIGHT 16oz glass can cooler* with first pour included, live painting, raffles, videos, and more!

Mr. Prvrt will be live painting during the event, with the paintings raffled off at the end of the night.

DJ CHREATH will be bringing the tunes all night!

Learn about this year’s event in July with the WALL\THERAPY crew!

We hope to see you there!

Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Non-alcoholic beverages will be available as a substitute for your first pour.

http://www.wall-therapy.com
http://fifthframe.co

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The 2018 WALL\THERAPY Fundraiser is now live!

The 2018 WALL\THERAPY Fundraiser is now live!
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2018 WALL\THERAPY fundraiser is live!

We need your help to continue to bring inspiration to Rochester, NY.

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. In 2017, we increased our direct youth outreach to provide tours and art experiences to over 200 youth. We also launched our inaugural Arts & Activism conference, which will see a new iteration this year.

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.

Now in it’s 7th official year,, 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.

We just launched our 2018 Fundraiser using a new platform which allows us to more easily offer perks and manage our campaign.

https://fundrazr.com/WT18fundraiser

We are also adding new perks as they come in from our generous donors and previous muralists, so check back often!

One last note: Due to increased shipping costs, we have to add a shipping fee for our perks this year. However, if you want to claim a perk and pick it up locally, please select “CHRISTMAS ISLAND” from the first dropdown asking for Your Shipping Location. This will add a single dollar to the cost, and we can arrange a pickup in town from there!

Thank you for your understanding!

With all the best and lots of love,

Ian, Erich, and all of the WALL\THERAPY family!
Stay Awesome, and keep fighting the good fight!

Pictured: The 2017 Roc Paint Division crew at work, Photo by Lisa Barker.

WALL\THERAPY 2017 Artist Videos

Ian Kuali’i for WALL\THERAPY 2017 from WALLTHERAPY on Vimeo.
Also viewable on Youtube.

Sean 9 Lugo for WALL\THERAPY 2017 from WALLTHERAPY on Vimeo.
Also viewable on Youtube.

La Morena for WALL\THERAPY 2017 from WALLTHERAPY on Vimeo.
Also viewable on Youtube.

Aubrey Roemer for WALL\THERAPY 2017 from WALLTHERAPY on Vimeo.
Also viewable on Youtube.

Sarah C. Rutherford for WALL\THERAPY 2017 from WALLTHERAPY on Vimeo.
Also viewable on Youtube.

Jess X Snow for WALL\THERAPY 2017 from WALLTHERAPY on Vimeo.
Also viewable on Youtube.

Todd Stahl for WALL\THERAPY 2017 from WALLTHERAPY on Vimeo.
Also viewable on Youtube.

ROC Paint Division for WALL\THERAPY 2017 from WALLTHERAPY on Vimeo.
Also viewable on Youtube.