I am raising money to fund the travel expenses entailed in photographing underrepresented same-sex families from states that are not traditionally perceived as gay-friendly.

I am trying to raise $15,000 to finish the project.

1. Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Kansas and Arkansas

2. Alabama, Georgia, Florida

3. Montana, Idaho

4. Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois, and Iowa

5. Washington, Oregon and California

It is imperative that these families are portrayed in the project. In order to show the diversity represented in our community.

Your donation will help give these families a voice.

In a country that does not yet fully recognize same-sex families legally or culturally, the visual record provided by States of Union serves as public documentation that these unions exist.

Politicians will always vote with their constituent’s opinions, because they don't want to loose their jobs - so real change comes from starting at the bottom and changing the constituents’ viewpoint.

Every little bit counts!

STATES OF UNION is a sponsored project of the New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA).

Fiscal sponsorship allows you to make tax-deductible contributions to artists and emerging arts organizations, who do not yet have 501(c)(3) nonprofit status.

NYFA is a 501(c)(3), tax-exempt organization founded in 1971 to work with the arts community throughout New York State to develop and facilitate programs in all disciplines.

Artspire is legally responsible for ensuring that funds are used properly and that all reporting requirements are met.

If you prefer to write a check, simply complete the contribution form and make the check payable to New York Foundation for the Arts and mail to:

New York Foundation for the Arts
Fiscal Sponsorship Program
20 Jay Street, 7th Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11201