PATHWAYS - RAFFLE
100% of proceeds donated to the SPU LGBTQ+ Legal Fund
Between Dec. 13 to Dec. 20th, enter to win incredible prints, custom art and photo packages from local Seattle Artists. Learn more about each artist and raffle below!
HOW TO ENTER:
$10 per ticket - Venmo @Giaoo
Include in the Description your Instagram + how many tickets per raffle
Ex: @Giaoo, 1 ticket for #4, 2 tickets for #
*Buy 5 tickets, get 1 ticket free*
*Winner will be drawn on December 20th at 8:00pm, contacted through Instagram DM.*
Note: Please read each package and art piece description for what each entails, including zone of inclusion, location, shipping, etc.
RAFFLES
1) Stevie Shao (She/Her)
Illustrator + Muralist
Stevie Shao is a Seattle born-and-raised illustrator and muralist whose work draws inspiration from her love of plants and animals from the region, historic illustration styles, and her Chinese background. Shao has worked with a variety of freelance clients, including REI, Outdoor Research, Nordstrom, Google, Sub Pop and painted vibrant large scale murals in cities around the country. She is passionate about local causes related to environmental stewardship, racial justice and preserving historic community roots. Stevie is an alum of Seattle Pacific University. View more of her work at stevieshao.com
“Identity is the unique, integral, evolving experience of an individual that defines their values. Supporting the identities of our community members is fundamental to sustaining and building relationships that bring value to our lives. As such, I'm excited to support this raffle benefiting the LGBTQ+ legal fund”.
Stevie’s Instagram: @stepfrae
Enter Raffle #1 to win #125 - Woven Cotton Throw by Stevie Shao
Throw will be shipped to the winner.
Creative Director, Photographer, and Stylist
Storm is a fourth year student at SPU majoring in Social Justice/Cultural studies with minors in Apparel Design/Merchandising and Psychology. As a creative, their work centers around the feelings of escapism and surrealism. They choose to navigate the universe through a colorful and imaginative lens because they believe this strongly reflects their multifaceted identity as a queer person of color. This perspective is highly reflected in the dreamy euphoric editing style that is consistently depicted throughout their work as a photographer.
“Identity to me is intersectional. It encompasses all the aspects of a human being from the personality to the mind to social status, race, and gender. Identity is heavily nuanced and every person has a unique and individual reflection of themselves. As such, it is imperative that cultures are cultivated with an openness to experience where all identities, especially marginalized identities are celebrated and liberated”.
Storm’s Instagram: @stcrmsworld
Enter Raffle #2 to win a 1-Hour Photoshoot Package by Storm Nguyen
25 edited images; 1 personally stylized outfit/look - Seattle based only
3) Kane Colours
Photographer
Fashion photographer at Aisle4our located in Seattle, WA. I have about 3 years of professional experience and have been working to create a community around my art.
“Identity for me means the complete freedom to express one’s self. Whether that be creatively or personally”.
Kane’s Instagram: @kanecolours
Enter Raffle #3 to win a 1-Hour Creative Shoot by Kane Colours
Photoshoot to take place at Aisle4our Studios in Seattle, WA. Winner to receive 10-edited images.
4) Giao Nguyen (He/Him)
Actor, Director, Filmmaker
Giao Nguyen is a Vietnamese-American actor, director, and award-winning filmmaker based in Seattle. Specializing in short & long form narrative video and stage performance, his artistic compass combines visceral dialogue with heightened images that immerses audiences into the story at hand. Giao is an alum of Seattle Pacific University.
“It always interesting to me what factors in life that people lay claim to, what defining moments or titles or creatures that make us who we are. However, the pursuit of identity to me has always been a fierce flame where I'm constantly learning and growing from everything around me. Nothing should stay the same, we are always changing and growing out of our shells. And I hope I never quite become that version of myself in the end, for there is always room for becoming.”
Giao’s Instagram: @giaoo
Enter Raffle #4 to win Torrent + Lustrous - Art Print Pack by Giao Nguyen
Art prints will be shipped or dropped off (Seattle only) to the winner.
5) Keeks (She/Her)
Wood Burner & Comedian
Hi there!! I am an SPU alumni of the class of 2021. I have lived in Seattle for about 5 years. Since graduating, I have been enjoying life: doing stand up comedy, wood burning, taking care of myself, and really enjoying the city. I feel so honored to be a part of this raffle and THANK YOU FOR DONATING TO AN AMAZING CAUSE!
“Identity means everything. Who I am is who I am. The parts of me that I love (being mixed, being queer, etc.) are the lenses I see the world through. To be accepted for who I am has saved my life because I love who I am. I wouldn’t change a thing. Institutions that clearly demonstrate disdain and exclusion for those who are bold enough to know and accept themselves are a risk to all people.”
Keeks’ Instagram: @thatkeekstho
Enter Raffle #5 to win a Custom Wood Burning Piece, roughly 8” x 8”, by Keeks.
“Once you win (woohoo), we can start collaborating on the design you would like for your wood burning. Once we finalize a design, it will take me roughly a week to complete the order (depending on the other pieces I am working on). If you are in Seattle, I am happy to plan a drop off. If you are out of Seattle, we will get your shipping address and I will send you the tracking number. Excited to work with you! :)” - Keeks
Empowerment and Boudoir Photographer
Amy Paine (SPU album 2014) is an empowerment photographer for every body with a studio in Seattle. If you look in the mirror and see all the ways you’re not enough, her team knows how that feels and will help you reconnect with your inner confidence and power. Amy believes you don’t need to change who you are to be worthy of being photographed—show up wherever you’re at in life; no matter your age, pant size, or latest milestone. You deserve to be celebrated in all seasons. View more of Amy’s work at www.amypaine.com
“Forces of societal pressures, oppressions and norms want to keep us in these narrow, tiny boxes so that everyone else feels more comfortable. All the while, we dim down who we are, suffocating and struggling, believing the lie that we are never enough (or TOO much). We know ourselves better than anyone on the entire planet. We know our own traumas, our insecurities, our values, our memories and all of the things that make us who we are. Identity is a constant evolutionary journey of learning, accepting and embracing every piece of our unique selves.”
Amy’s Instagram: @amypainephoto
Enter Raffle #6 to win a 30-Minute “Just Me” Photo Session by Amy Paine
The photo session will take place at Amy Paine's Seattle studio near the Space Needle. Amy encourages you to show up as you are, with no makeup, no hair styling, and everyday clothing. She will capture your portrait and the details of your body while you have connected conversations about what you love about yourself and what you struggle with. Session will take place on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday between 12-3pm. A 15-image gallery of digital files is included, and will be selected during a same-day photo reveal after your session. These images are delivered in black and white and no skin retouching will be offered. (Value $900)
7) Taylor Abbay
Actor + Artist
Taylor is an actor, artist, and SPU alum who graduated in the class of 2020 with a degree in theatre performance. They are eager to share exciting work centered on the exploration of mental health and personhood.
“Identity is what you are when you are stretched out authentically. The identity of each LGBTQ+ student at SPU is sacred and celebrated by me. It is important that students have the space to safely and truthfully cultivate who they are and discover who they are becoming. It is a privilege to be contributing art to help support the SPU LGBTQ+ Fund”.
Taylor’s Instagram: @taylor.abbay
Enter Raffle #7 to win an Art Print Pack of Unearthing and Old Hollywood by Taylor Abbay
Art Print Pack will be shipped to the winner.
8) Rubin Quarcoopome (He/Him)
Artist/Photographer
Rubin Quarcoopome loves a good story. From his childhood days in Ghana hearing his father's tales of Anansi to his adolescence in Detroit absorbing anime and movies, the allure of stories helps him understand the world. Through photography and digital painting, Rubin relishes the afrosurrealist, finding ways to make the ordinary weird, and the weird ordinary. His work focuses on Black stories and opening doors for others in the BIPOC community to thrive. His work has been featured at the Bellevue Arts Museum and the Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute, and published in Blank Space's Fairy Tales and Mob Journal. See more of Rubin’s work at odaodadesign.com
“Much of my work shows visual vignettes of Black folks thriving, with each image a glimpse of a small narrative. I am as eternally interested in the themes of Black masculinity, femininity, confidence, and vulnerability as I am in the metatextual elements of creating a photograph. All of these elements form an identity to me. It’s this blend of lived experiences, self-expression, and inner nature that makes people so idiosyncratic and beautiful. And one's identity, however it may be expressed, should never be discriminated against”.
Rubin’s Instagram: @rujabes
Enter Raffle #8 to win a Custom Concept, 1-Hour Portrait/Fashion Studio Photoshoot in Seattle - 20 Edited Photos by Rubin Quarcoopome
Photoshoot to occur in early 2023. Exact time and location TBD. Model release and photoshoot contract to be signed before photoshoot. Model(s) to provide own wardrobe, makeup, and props for concept, as needed. Photographer open to helping shape or direct concept, if requested. Photos to be edited and returned within 3 weeks of photoshoot.
9) Rachael Fasano (She/Her)
Multi-Sensory Artist & Composer
Rachael Fasano (she/her) is a Seattle-based multisensory artist primarily working with aural and visual mediums. Her artistry centers around communal creativity and explores the interactive natures of perception and narrative. With a strong background in classical music, she has embraced the use of experimentation and abstraction in her musical compositions, performances, and paintings as a notable tool for accessibility. She recently composed and produced the sound component for SALVAGE, a monumental multisensory installation at MadArt Studio by local sculpture artist, Alison Stigora. Rachael holds a BA in Music with double emphasis in Composition and Research, alongside a minor in 2D Studio Arts from Seattle Pacific University. View more of Rachael’s work at rachaelfasano.org
“Identity is intimately human. It is a means to understand; to define and distinguish; to unify and empower; to know and to be known. Identity is belonging. For me, it’s also spiritually bound. My time at SPU engaged my sense of identity with a beautifully queer God and I am heartbroken by the way the University has chosen to abandon its community. Please consider donating to the Legal Fund to hold the BoT accountable for their actions”.
Rachael’s Instagram: @rachaelfasano
Enter Raffle #9 to win an Custom Abstract Painting by Rachael Fasano
36”x24” or smaller on panel or canvas, oil or acrylic preferred (open to experimentation; details to be discussed with raffle winner)
10) Sarah Ganbat
Photographer
I’m a wedding and portrait photographer based out of Seattle, traveling all over! I think there is something really special and important about capturing ourselves exactly as we are in different eras of our lives. I focus on creating real raw emotions and focus on how to capture a person as authentically as I can. View more of Sarah’s work at www.sokophotography.com
"Identity to me is how you make other people feel, how you show up in the world, how you act on the things you say. It’s also in the not so constant things like how you like to dress, what kind of music you like, your favorite show etc. I think as humans, we’re incredibly complex and intricate beings and we shine brightest when we are in a space where we can express ourselves freely & openly”.
Sarah’s Instagram: @soko.photos
Enter Raffle #10 to win a 45-Min Couple or Portrait Shoot by Sarah Ganbat
30 edited images - Seattle/Bellevue Area
11) Meg Rouse (She/Her)
Visual Development and Comic Artist
Hi I’m Meg, a visual development and comic artist who loves bold colors and all things fantasy and sci-fi. I graduated from SPU in Spring 2022 with a Bachelors of Arts in Illustration. In my spare time I binge watch cartoons and nature documentaries, play board games with friends and family, and trade graphic novels with anyone who loves to read. I create stories centered around people in the process of discovery—whether of themselves or the world around them—and love to push the boundaries between writing, comics, and animation. For more of Meg’s work, visit www.megrouse.com
“I’ve always loved making portraits and drawing people because it encourages me to more deeply consider what makes each person unique, what really makes someone themselves. Art can emphasize under-appreciated qualities and the intricacies of personal identity. Certain members on SPU’s Board of Trustees have taken it upon themselves to try and silence the LGBTQIA+ community in the name of religious freedom. As a Christian, I believe that ostracizing those who don’t fit a confining form of identity is not how God has called us to love people. Supporting SPU’s LGBTQ+ legal fund is a vital step in changing University policy to authentically reflect the student body”.
Meg’s Instagram: @a.creative.cactus
Enter Raffle #11 to win 1 Custom Digital Commission Illustration by Meg Rouse
5”x7”, in style similar to provided examples, plain background, can be two people or a single person + a pet or prop
12) Samara Sorce (She/Her)
Portrait Photographer
(Primarily) Portrait and couples photographer shooting film and digital images. SPU Alum currently living in New Haven, CT, studying theology. To see more of Samara’s work, visit www.samarasorce.com
“Being in alignment with your identity feels like peace. It feels warm and true, and you just know it. Spaces, people, organizations that demand us to come differently are asking for our peace; asking for us to betray our own bodies and our own knowing. Identity—our true identities—can feel lost (and institutions would benefit from our believing that) but they always be found when we follow peace, warmth, and truth. I want to support those in the SPU community who are doing just that”.
Samara’s Instagram: @samarasorce
Enter Raffle #12 to win a 1-Hour Portrait or Couple Session by Samara Sorce
30 Final Images - New Haven/New York City Area
100% Proceeds Donated to the SPU LGBTQ+ Legal Fund
About SPU LGBTQ+
Community members of Seattle Pacific University are raising funds to hold members of their Board of Trustees accountable for breach of fiduciary duty. The Board of Trustees has currently discriminates against LGBT+ individuals. After countless negotiation attempts, the SPU community is taking matters into their own hands and fighting for the inclusive university that SPU truly is. For more information, visit Instagram.com/spu_lgbtq
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