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Cynthia Decker

6 Years Ago

Sponsoring 5 Faa Memberships!

I've had a good year with art sales, and I'd like to share my gratitude by sponsoring 5 FAA print artists for paid memberships for one year!

You may nominate yourself, or feel free to share this thread with an FAA artist you think is deserving but doesn't post regularly here in the forum. I will choose 5 recipients from the FAA profile links in this thread, based on artistic merit and quality (my discretion), and the following criteria.

1. Nominee must have a PayPal account to receive sponsorship funds.
2. Nominee must have been a free or paid member with an active gallery of images on FAA for at least six months (May 1. 2017 or before).
3. Nominee's artwork must be high resolution, printable work, have reasonable titles, descriptions, and keywords, and their profile must be complete, including artist picture and bio.
4. Nominee must offer prints of their work. Artists selling only originals, or only merchandise, will not be considered.
5. To nominate yourself or someone else, post ONLY the FAA profile address here in this thread. No images, no explanations. Just the link.

If you don't follow the rules, I won't consider you a candidate for sponsorship. No exceptions.

Comments on this thread are fine, but any nominees posting personal stories or images here will not be considered.
Don't message or email me with questions about this or personal stories. I only want to base this on artistic merit, and a willingness to do the work required to sell online successfully. It would be ideal if this sponsorship went to someone who otherwise might not invest in themselves.

I'll close the thread on November 30, 2017. After that point no additional nominees will be considered.
I'll announce the sponsorships and make arrangements for funds transfer ($35 US per sponsorship) on December 8, 2017.

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Judy Wolinsky

6 Years Ago

That is very kind of you Cynthia!!!

 

Cynthia Decker

6 Years Ago

Thanks Judy! I'm a big believer in paying it forward. :) I only wish I could do more than 5!

 

Jim Whalen

6 Years Ago

What a wonderful gesture, Cynthia!!

 

Lutz Baar

6 Years Ago

One more sponsorship, payed by me with the same conditions as Cynthia mentioned. I will choose a painting artist.

 

Tim Abeln

6 Years Ago

That's a wonderful thing to do Cynthia! I will not apply because I can easily afford the membership fee. Hope you will find 5 deserving artists that can really use the extra boost!

timabeln.com | Twitter | Pinterest | Instagram

 

David Smith

6 Years Ago

Could you buy a print from me instead? ;-)

 

John Janicki

6 Years Ago

Thumbs up!

 

Becky Titus

6 Years Ago

Very cool, Cynthia & Lutz :-)

 

See My Photos

6 Years Ago

Awesome! That is very kind of you.

 

Abbie Shores

6 Years Ago

I've made this sticky. The ONLY reason I have is I know Cynthia and know this now a genuine offer.

 

Cynthia Decker

6 Years Ago

Thanks for the sticky, Abbie!
(by the way did you get your notecards?)

 

Lindley Johnson

6 Years Ago

This is fantastic, Cynthia and Lutz!

 

Abbie Shores

6 Years Ago

Cynthia, I did and will be writing about them soon (when I get time) They are fabulous!!!

 

Val Arie

6 Years Ago

Cynthia what a wonderful thing to do... I am glad you had a great year!

 

Gill Billington

6 Years Ago

Such a generous offer Cynthia, you are amazing!

Don't consider me, there are far more deserving artists here.

 

Debbie Oppermann

6 Years Ago

Awesome Cynthia and Lutz!

 

Wildlife Fine Art

6 Years Ago

Wow, This is very nice of you! Thank you very much just for the opportunity, greatly appreciated !

 

Shana Rowe Jackson

6 Years Ago

Very cool Cynthia (and Lutz!) What a great way to show appreciation to your fellow artists!!

 

Lesa Fine

6 Years Ago

What a wonderful gesture! Paying it forward always generates good karma your way!

 
 

Frank J Casella

6 Years Ago

Cynthia and Lutz, good job! It's people like you make the world a better place to live ... not to mention some others around here who do things like this in the background.

I suggest you make the thread private for members who may want to post their links as such.

 

VIVA Anderson

6 Years Ago

Cynthia...............thank you very much...........for offering, sharing your success meaningfully, among deserving artists.........Kudos !

 

Randy Pollard

6 Years Ago

It's a blessing Cynthia, I don't know of any artist who does what your doing. Hugs!

 

Lisa Kaiser

6 Years Ago

Wow, two of my favorite artists sponsoring others, very kind, indeed. You people are wonderful.

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Steven Ralser

6 Years Ago

Great idea and thank you for doing it. Hopefully you will find honest artists who are financially needy. I don't need the help (although it would be nice to sell more).

 
 
 
 

Eman Elmahdy

6 Years Ago

https://fineartamerica.com/profiles/eman-elmahdy.html
This is very kind of you .. thanks Cynthia

 

Kim Hojnacki

6 Years Ago

https://fineartamerica.com/profiles/arizona-annie.html

This is a very kind gesture of you.

 
 

Barb Greene mann

6 Years Ago

Hi I think this is a wonderful opportunity because I have never made any sales and my art is terrific, lively and on varied and up to date topics. I am a painter, but often I add a bit of collage, and draw my images with pencil. I usually do not have enough money to promote my art but that doesn't stop me. Thanks, Barbara Greene Mann

 
 
 
 

Edson Inniss

6 Years Ago

This is a wonderful gesture ...

 
 

Joyce A Rogers

6 Years Ago

This is great because I've just started posting my Art I won't be able to participate but I'm loving everyone's Art here and I hope to be getting to where you All are GBU 😊

 
 

Debby Pueschel

6 Years Ago

Cynthia, what a wonderful gesture of kindness! You are a generous person!


https://fineartamerica.com/profiles/debby-pueschel.html

 
 
 
 

Barbara McMahon

6 Years Ago

What a beautiful gesture Cynthia!

https://fineartamerica.com/profiles/barbaramcmahon.html

 

Laura Lee Zanghetti

6 Years Ago

Www.laura-zanghetti.artistwebsites.com

 
 
 

Lutz Baar

6 Years Ago

Short time left for nominees.

 

Randy Pollard

6 Years Ago

randy-pollard.fineartamerica.com

 
 
 

Cynthia Decker

6 Years Ago

Thank you for your suggestions, everyone! I will review the links from those posters who followed the instructions in my first post. As I look at the artwork, I will choose 5 individuals who will each get a donation to their paypal accounts of $35, with the understanding that it's to be used for an FAA membership.

Stay tuned!
:-)

 

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