DONATIONS FAQ
1] What are the current options to donate through kesiena.com?
There are 2 options to donate:
Option 1: Donation of any amounts in USD
If you select the “donate only” the patronage amount selected will be donated directly to kesiena.com.
Option 2: “I would like this applied to a future purchase”
The “I would like this applied to a future purchase” option is for people who want to collect KESIENA’s artwork, but maybe don’t see the exact artwork available currently.
If you select the option to use this contribution towards a future artwork or commission, you will have 1 year from the date you give the donation to apply it towards an artwork or commission. [ After 1 year from the date of the donation, if this contribution isn’t re-directed to an artwork purchase or commission, it will be considered a donation.] note: no refunds will be given.
2] How long would I have to apply my patronage amount to a future purchase?
You have 1 year from the donation date, to apply it towards a purchase on the kesiena.com website. If the donation has not been applied, after 1 year, the donation will become a “chosen friends + family” donation.
For example, if you give a patronage amount of $100, and select the donation type of “I would like this applied to a future purchase” and complete this donation on July 24, 2024. You will have until July 24, 2025 to apply $100 towards an artwork or commission made on kesiena.com, or through KESIENA studio commissions.
3] What is “chosen friends + family” donation?
This is just another name for a donation, given to support KESIENA’s artwork, from her community of chosen friends, family and supporters.
4] There’s an amount I don’t see here, but I’d still like to donate?
Other ways to offer direct ways to support:
venmo kesiena-ono
Cashapp $kesienastudio
5] Why donations?
Donations and patronage have always been a way for artists to continue their artistic practice. It can be a powerful tool in uplifting the voice of the artist, so they can continue to create important artwork that may be counter to what societies support financially.
6] What would my donation be used for?
Your support helps sustain KESIENA’s artistic practice and allows for further artistic community engagement planning, research, and enabling more opportunities to continue making art.
Here are some examples of how KESIENA has used past donations:
-buying supplies for the free community workshops she facilitates
-towards purchases of artistic materials
-transportation costs to teach in various communities across NYC and more.
7] Can I get a refund for my donation?
No, Donations are non-refundable.
Still have other questions about donations?
Reach out to hellostudio@kesiena.com
Similar to a farm CSA [Community Supported Agriculture], KESIENA engages with her community to support her work in a way that sustains her artistic practice throughout the year. In exchange for members of the community purchasing an artwork upfront, 2-4 months later, KESIENA provides an original artwork for a discounted price.
Previously through her CSA project, KESIENA has offered artworks from her Survibrant series, Mercurial Blooms series and Yo Word to the Mutha series artwork. Often times, being apart of the CSA allows for a more collaborative approach to creating the artwork, with members having the ability to collaborate on color palette choice and material details.
KESIENA’s offering of the CSA project, is the only way to get any discount of her artwork, as KESIENA does not engage in traditional discounted sales. Re-affirming that her artwork is not a commodity. Thanks to your generosity and patience, the CSA continues to grow! Details for the next CSA will be announced shortly.
In exchange for paying a discounted price up front you will receive a “share” for an original artwork, which you then receive in 2-4 months [oftentimes less, but sometimes possibly more]. Shares will be filled in the order they are received, so it is a possibility that you will have yours within a much shorter time. KESIENA’s studio will be in touch about timing and color choices within a week of your purchase.
WHY A CSA?:
“I started this project to help sustain my art practice throughout the year and to make my art more accessible. Many know I’m always working towards a sustainable art practice, which means in the way I make art, as well as grow & be in community with others. AND def includes financial sustainability to continue to create.”
Survibrant No34
Survibrant No13
AREAS OF SUPPORT
KESIENA will add updates to this section according to needs of the studio on a quarterly basis.
BOOK WISHLIST / SUPPLY LIST
FULL LIST COMING SOON:
WORK IN TRADE WITH OTHER ARTISTS + CREATIVES
I’m always looking to collaborate with photographers, videographers, musicians, writers and other like-minded artists. Interested in a values aligned collaboration, reach out to hellostudio@kesiena.com
Color Studies: Featuring Survibrant No54, No55, No56
