CANE Newsletter #3: Excitement is Growing! (4/24/2025)
Summary
In this newsletter, you can expect to learn about:
What We’ve been Up To;
Our Kickstarter (coming in THREE days!);
Our letter in opposition to the defunding of the NHSCA;
FAQ’s;
Coming Soon;
(Outside) April News;
And how you can help us!
What We’ve Been Up To…
Here’s a list of everything we have accomplished since the last newsletter:
Drafted an email to local NH representatives to stand in opposition of the NHSCA defunding, letter below;
Had our first successful twitch stream (many thanks to all who showed up);
Made an E-Board application to hire the remaining board members needed (opening tomorrow the 25th);
Finalized our Kickstarter (opening April 27th!);
Created more content for our social media platforms;
Finalized our initial purchases like font licenses;
Starting planning out events towards the end of the year;
And celebrated 500+ followers on our Instagram.
Our Kickstarter (Coming in THREE days!)
As we grow this amazing community, we find we need a little help. Our Kickstarer goal is $2000. This might seem like a lot, but it would fully incorporate us as a non-profit, meaning we can begin to offer services as soon as possible. We ask that you donate, if you are able. Even $1 can help so much!
Below we have listed all of our plans. Please note, these rewards will only be available IF each item becomes unlocked at a certain dollar amount. More info will be on the Kickstarter!
Depending on how much we earn, we can unlock awesome rewards like:
A digital thank you (free on all tiers)
One, Two, OR Five year membership (unlocks at certain tiers)
Access to the official CANE discord (free on all tiers)
Printable (unlocks at $700) OR Cardstock membership certificate (unlocks at certain tier)
Electronic Zine (unlocks at $500)
Ten (10) Stickers (unlocks at $1600)
Limited Edition Ca keychain (unlocks at $1700)
Limited Run Print of Ca (unlocks at $1800)
Two (2) Tote bags (first unlocks at $1900, second unlocks at $2075)
Water Bottle (unlocks at $2360)
Physical Membership Card (unlocks at $2780)
Physical Zine (unlocks at $3000)
Artist Shout Out as a Thank You (unlocked at certain tiers)
A spot in our Honorary Board (unlocks at highest tier)
OR awesome events like:
Monthly Discord Crits (unlocks at $1000)
Six Art Class at Home YouTube Workshops (unlocks at $1500)
Field Trip With CANE: Art in the Park (Come Hang out and Make Art) (unlocks at $2500)
Quarterly Artist Talks (unlocks at $2000)
Craft Fair/Art Festival (unlocks at $3500)
Small Open Call (unlocks at $5000)
Our letter in opposition to the defunding of the NHSCA
Sent on March 29th, 2025:
We at the Creative Artists of New England (a prospective non-profit), also known as CANE, have witnessed the decline of arts personally…. Read Full Letter HERE.
On March 31st, the New Hampshire House Finance Committee voted to defund the NHSCA (see our news section below for the full article on this decision). We at CANE are extremely appalled by this decision, and we will work towards helping amend this bill for the future. In the interim, if you are a New Hampshire resident, we urge you to reach out to your local representative and ask them to propose amendments to the budget bills to fund the NHSCA. The fight for arts in New Hampshire is going on now, and your help is needed. See the news article below for a template to send to your representative.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
We have received numerous questions from you all. Here are some of our most received questions and their answers!
What are the open board positions and what do they entail?
For more information, check out this doc: HERE.
When can I apply to be on the Board?
Applications will open April 25th! See “Coming Soon!” for our expected schedule.
What are some things we can expect from CANE once you're fully established?
Here is a list of some ideas we are plan on doing:
Art in the park;
Streamed art challenges;
Hosted DTIYS’s;
Portfolio crits;
Zines;
Art tutorials;
Scholarships;
Artists talks;
Artist meet and greets (both in person and virtually);
Paint and sips;
Member art auctions;
Pop-up art galleries/mini art galleries;
Open calls;
Art fairs and craft festivals;
And so much more!
Given the time and money, we will create awesome events you will love!
Have more questions for us?
PLEASE don’t hesitate to reach out to us. Our email is infocreateartnewengland@gmail.com. We strive to answer every email within 24 hours!
Coming Soon!
April 25th (tomorrow)- E-Board applications open! Consider applying!
April 27th A - OFFICIAL twitch Q&A and fundraising session. Come join us to answer any questions you might have!
April 27th B - Kickstarter launch. Try to help us raise money to get our organization going and when you pledge, earn cool rewards! More info above!
May 25th - E-Board Applications Close
May 29th - Newsletter #4
June 2nd-8th - Board applicants interviews
June 26th - Kickstarter closes
June 29th - New board member appointed!
(Outside) April Art News
(AKA not written by CANE)
HOUSE FINANCE AGREES TO DEFUND NEW HAMPSHIRE STATE COUNCIL ON THE ARTS AND ELIMINATE THE AGENCY FROM STATE LAW by NHArts.org
This afternoon, March 31, the New Hampshire House Finance Committee voted on party lines to support the House Finance Division 1 Committee’s recommendation that the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts be defunded and eliminated from state law (statute)...READ MORE.
April 2025 Jobs & Opportunities by Jeffrey Lyons Filiault
Here are opportunities for this month; check them out and pass them along to your colleagues. Email us if you know of any professional development opportunities, calls to artists, or cultural events that we should consider…READ MORE.
Smithsonian Director Pledges Museum’s Independence Amid White House Order of Internal Review by Angelica Villa
The executive order, “Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History,” directs Vice President JD Vance, who sits on the Smithsonian’s board of regents, to remove “improper ideology” from its more than twenty museums and research centers…READ MORE.
African American History Museum Director on Leave as Trump Targets Smithsonian by Alex Greenberger
His leave began before President Donald Trump issued an executive order in which he targeted the Smithsonian Institution, whose museums also include the National Portrait Gallery, the Smithsonian American Art Museum, and the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, among other art museums…READ MORE.
Texas Politician Proposes Plan to Fine Museums for Displaying ‘Obscene’ Content by Francesca Aton
The bill is currently under review with the Committee on State Affairs. If it is reviewed favorably, the bill will be further debated and voted on by the full House. If it is passed and signed into law by Texas Governor Greg Abbott, the bill will take effect on September 1…READ MORE.
The Felix Gonzalez-Torres Effect: Artists Weigh in on His Enduring Influence by Maximilíano Durón
In his influential book Poetics of Relation (1990),Édouard Glissant advocated for “the right to opacity for everyone,” referring to the ways individuals might, through art, speak from their perspective while preserving all the nuances of their humanity, rather than flattening or reducing it for easy legibility or categorization. No one exemplifies this better than Felix Gonzalez-Torres…READ MORE.
How You Can Help Us:
Share our social media with anyone you think might benefit from this.
Encourage artists to fill out our membership interest form and join this newsletter (link)
Engage with us on social media.
Join our upcoming Twitch streams.
Tell us what you’d like from us and how we can improve.
When positions for board members and honorary board members are available, consider applying!
When the kickstarter becomes available, consider donating a small amount, even $1 will help us tremendously!!
Thanks for reading friends! Until next time,
Your Friends at the CANE Executive Board.
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Creative Artists of New England (CANE) is a (prospective) non-profit dedicated to building a community of artists within the states of New England (Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island). We are also dedicated to providing resources and opportunities to upcoming and current artists, as well as give opportunities for growth, artistically, financially, and environmentally.
