MERCI for Being Here!
With your help, I can overcome financial challenges and focus on creating meaningful work.
Did you know that galleries often take 50% of an artist’s sales? The costs of being a professional artist add up quickly: materials, exhibition fees, framing, shipping, and continuing education are just the beginning. Artist residencies, networking, and advertising are also essential investments to grow my practice and connect with bigger audiences.
With your TAX-DEDUCTIBLE DONATION, make a difference today and support my artistic growth through Fractured Atlas by clicking here
MORE ABOUT THE PROCESS:
Think of Fractured Atlas as a kind of Kickstarter or Gofundme for artists, but with a tax-deductible perk for supporters!
Fractured Atlas is a non-profit organisation that takes your generosity very seriously. All funds are initially held in a dedicated account, and I can only access them for approved art-related expenses. This ensures that every contribution is used to advance my work in a meaningful, transparent way.
I’m thrilled to share that I’ll be spending the entire month of November 2026 in New York City for my first artist residency at Mothership NYC!
What on Earth Is an Artist Residency?
Artist residencies are valuable additions to an artist's CV. They offer opportunities for professional growth, creative exploration, and meaningful connections within the art world.
And while spending time in a new place might sound lovely, an artist residency is very much a professional endeavor. The change of scenery is a part of the creative process!
Residencies give artists dedicated time and space to develop their practice, away from their usual routines. Some focus on research and experimentation, others on producing new work, while some let artists choose their own direction. They are neither recreational art retreats nor internships or school programs.
They're also opportunities to discover new sources of inspiration and connect with fellow artists, curators, gallery owners, and other art professionals.
And there's no one-size-fits-all formula! Residencies can last from a couple of weeks to several months. Some are fully funded, while others require artists to cover part (or all!) of their expenses. Some provide accommodation and meals, others don't. Some ask artists to leave behind a piece of artwork, while others simply send them home with fresh ideas.
My turn!
This November, I'll spend four weeks at Mothership NYC in Brooklyn, immersing myself in New York's vibrant art scene, exploring new ideas (including a deeper study of chiaroscuro painting techniques!), and building connections with both the local art community and fellow international artists who will be living and working under the same roof.
This residency offers artists the freedom to pursue their own creative projects, with no obligation to produce or leave behind a finished artwork. While it isn't funded, it provides a private bedroom and studio space, with artists covering their own expenses.
So, what does a month of artistic exploration in NYC actually cost? Here's the breakdown!
2026 PROJECT: SUPPORT MY NEW YORK ART RESIDENCY!
Estimated Costs:
· Art materials: $400
· Round-trip flight Chicago–NYC: $300
· Housing & Workspace (4 weeks): $2,000
➡️ Total: $2,700
Thanks to my fiscal sponsorship, all contributions are tax-deductible.
Every gift, big or small, helps lighten the financial load of this incredible opportunity.
Un GRAND MERCI for your support!
📍 Make an impact on my 2026 artistic project by clicking here
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PAST PROJECTS
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GRAZIE MILLE to everyone helping me shape my FLORENCE 2025-2026 project:
GOLD FOIL GUILD: ($400+)
Neva West
Andrea Raila
Brenda Lee-Kang
SILVER LEAF SOCIETY: ($200 - $399)
Maggie Meiners
BRONZE INK CIRCLE: ($100 - $199)
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Sylvette Nicolini
IVORY QUILL ENSEMBLE: ($10 - $99)
Mathew Marshall
Ryan De Ryke
Mark & Cecile Jennings
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PAST PROJECTS
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MERCI to the supporters who helped me bring my 2025 solo exhibition to life:
GOLD FOIL GUILD: ($400+)
Aleksandr Karjaka
Erica Volk
David Spingola
SILVER LEAF SOCIETY: ($200 - $399)
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Sylvette Nicolini
Peggy Acker-Farber
BRONZE INK CIRCLE: ($100 - $199)
Mathew Marshall
Véronique MacDonald, Realtor
Fusun Borelli
Bridget Ascenzo Labozetta
Susie Imrem
Jessica Jolly
Anne-Claire Vuillemin
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Pascale Kichler
IVORY QUILL ENSEMBLE: ($10 - $99)
Devinne Stevens
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Kevan and Katrina Bard
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Hannah Depriest
Ryan De Ryke
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Ellen Hargis
Katarina Andersson
Mark Hinrichs
Rick Rivera
Cynthia Moos
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As a supporter, you’ll receive heartfelt acknowledgment, with your name (or your business's name) featured on my website, unless you prefer anonymity.
DISCLAIMER:
Weriem's Artistic Growth is a sponsored project of Fractured Atlas, a non-profit arts service organization. Contributions for the charitable purposes of Weriem's Artistic Growth must be made payable to “Fractured Atlas” only and are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
Please don't hesitate to contact me with any questions.
