This year, more than ever, voter suppression strategies pose an existential threat to the core values of democracy. Central democratic principles—including equality, fairness, and transparency—are in danger of being diminished precisely when we need them the most.

In these final days before the election, we must sustain the fight against voter intimidation and weaponized disinformation. At the same time, we see the need to prepare for a frightening array of anti-democratic post-election scenarios. In response to this landscape, our plan for 2024 includes supporting critical on-the-ground work before, during, and after Election Day.

In partnership with State Voices and Movement Voter Fund, at least $100 per print sold will be distributed to groups on the ground working to fight voter suppression, protect the election results, and build infrastructure that will lead to lasting change. Supported groups will be notified promptly that funds are coming, allowing them to spend immediately with the knowledge that additional support is on the way.

States of Change was organized to support these groups and their critical work.

State Voices is the country's largest nonpartisan network of organizers, advocates, and activists fighting for a multiracial democracy where we can all thrive and live in our full dignity. With 24 state affiliates, 8 emerging affiliates, and over 1,200 partners across the country, the State Voices network expands access to voting and incubates innovative people-powered campaigns that support communities and transform policies.

Our futures, families, and freedoms are on the line in this election, and we’re fighting to make sure every vote and voice is heard.

Since the elections just two years ago, nearly a third of the states have tried to make it harder to vote—targeting voter registration; requiring photo IDs; limiting early and mail voting; and banning ballot drop boxes. This year, we’ve seen an increase in threats from election deniers, claiming that they will stop the certification of election results that don’t go their way. Over the last few months, disinformation campaigns targeting and scapegoating immigrant communities have escalated, resulting in many immigrants feeling discouraged or frightened to vote. Earlier this month, Floridians were forced to navigate rampant misinformation and disinformation related to the hurricanes and voting; and just last week, Pennsylvanians were hit with a disinformation video intended to dissuade them from voting early.

Our fight to count every vote and ensure elections are fair doesn’t end on Election Day. With your support, organizers and advocates in our network can empower voters with accurate information, ensure they can cast their ballots without intimidation, and make certain that every vote is counted and that elections are certified.

We’re grateful to States of Change, Movement Voter Fund, and all of our supporters as we make our collective vision of a multiracial democracy a reality.

Movement Voter Fund deploys resources for greatest impact by investing in grassroots groups working to advance democracy, equity, and sustainability in the United States.

Movement Voter Fund is a fund of Tides Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity nonprofit organization.

Movement Voter Fund is honored to partner with State Voices and States of Change to harness and celebrate the power of art and the generosity of artists. Together, we are working to safeguard and protect longstanding democratic freedoms, values, and norms. The stakes could not be higher and we are truly grateful for your support.

We are thrilled to be offering affordable art in support of grassroots groups. But it is also our duty to protect our artists' interests. By purchasing this artwork, you agree to do so under the following conditions:

(1) You must not resell the artwork without the express written consent of the artist.

(2) You must not display the artwork in a museum, gallery, exhibition, or otherwise public nature, without the express written consent of the artist.

(3) You are a human being making an individual purchase.

(4) You agree to not make any further copies of the artwork after its purchase.

All sales are final. Because proceeds are being immediately distributed to groups on the ground, refunds are regrettably not possible.

This is not a typical ecommerce store. Every effort will be made to fulfill orders as quickly as possible, but depending on the number of orders we receive some may take several weeks or longer to arrive. In the event of an extended order fulfillment time, we will provide regular updates about fulfillment status.

All images are printed on the same size paper, 10 x 12", with at least a 1.5" border on all sides. This means that the printed area is 7 x 9" or smaller. The actual printed area varies for each image depending on aspect ratio. Prints are available in a non-numbered open edition and are unsigned.

All prints are made on Epson Legacy Platine paper. This is a premium 100% cotton fibre paper that combines the look and feel of the original darkroom silver halide print with a true cotton base, and that provides outstanding image permanence and durability. Prints are made from digital files using archival inkjet printing. This method is the current industry standard for fine art photographic prints.

Printing and distribution services for this fundraiser are being provided by Light Work Lab. This facility is a core component of the non-profit photography organization Light Work, based at Syracuse University, which has been supporting artists since 1973.

Each print costs $150 plus shipping charges. For our anticipated average order size of two prints, this would total $157.50 per print. Below is a breakdown of our expenses for an order like this.

This year, States of Change is proud to be recognizing the contributions of our artists by offering an artist fee: $15 for every print sold will be placed into an Artists’ Fund, the full amount of which will be evenly distributed among all participating artists.

Our wonderful non-profit printing partner, Light Work, will be paid $23.76 per print (including NY sales tax) to cover the production, packing, and shipping of all prints.

We will use $10.65 per print to cover all the administrative costs of putting together a project like this, including labor, website, design, PR, marketing, accounting, legal, and contingency.

Our ecommerce platform, Shopify, charges a fee of 2.5% + $0.30 per transaction. For this order, the fee would be $4.09 per print.

States of Change 2024 was made by a group of artists and friends trying to make a difference. Our co-organizers are Matthew Booth, Jim Goldberg, Gregory Halpern, and Carmen Winant, and our production coordinator is master printer Trevor Clement. Web development was contributed by Mitchell Barton, creative direction and design consultation by Cam Dales, public relations by Maureen Sullivan, and social media and administrative assistance by Miranda Holmes.

Marina Fusco, Michael Mack, Amanda Maddox, Paul Schiek, Lisa Sutcliffe, Erin O’Toole, and Thomas Weski generously helped with artist outreach.

For their assistance and support, we would like to extend our deepest gratitude to Ahndraya Parlato, Jody Rogac, Alessandra Sanguinetti, and Luke Stettner.

Thank you also to Dan Boardman, Whitney Hubbs, Chris McCall, and Susan Meiselas.

We can be reached by email at info@statesofchange.us. Please check the FAQ before writing with questions.

For press, reach press@statesofchange.us.