Black Futures Campaign is crowdfunding $100,000 to buy the Dox Thrash House in this historic Sharswood neighbourhood in Philadelphia. Thrash (1893-1965) was the co-inventory of the mezzotint carborundum process, the first African American to be hired at the Fine Print Shop of Philadelphia, and pillar of the arts community. For information on Thrash listen to our podcast episode with collaborators Chris Mulford and Maya Thomas.
pine|copper|lime is partnering with Speedball Art Products Co. to help raise funds for this project. Anyone who donates $50 or more to the project will be entered to win a stunning package of Speedball products:
Akua Carb Gel for Platemaking, 4 inch Soft Rubber Brayer, Akua Intaglio Ink, Carbon Black (2oz), Akua Printmaking Plate (8”x12”) as well as a collection of inks from the Print Posse called the Rustler + Regulator Set featuring one each of the Posse Relief Ink limited edition colours + Cannonball Black Letterpress Ink. That’s 8 colours! Ancient Clay by Kill Joy - Cactus Blossom by Lili Arnold - Electric Pink by Valerie Lueth - Guided by Green by Sean Starwars - Hoppin' Holland Blue by Anna Hasseltine - MintJerk by Bryn Perrott (DeerJerk) - Print Revolution Red by Bill Fick - Riverstone Blue by Aftyn Shah.
EXTENDED DEADLINE to enter is 27 July 2020! Donate now for your chance to win this incredible package and support the preservation of printmaking history! To enter send a screenshot of your donation of $50 or more to the Dox Thrash House instagram account.
