A voice fades. A laugh becomes harder to recall. A personality that filled a room slowly blurs into a photo that sits quietly on a shelf.

Every year, millions of people experience loss - yet the ways we're given to remember the people we love are often too small for the size of what we feel. Flowers fade. Frames sit quietly. Generic memorial gifts struggle to hold the depth of story, personality, and connection families wish to preserve.

Alas Artistry exists to change that.

Alas Artistry was born from loss — and from the belief that grief can be transformed into something beautiful, meaningful, and deeply human. Every workshop, every handcrafted butterfly, and every AR (e.g. Augmented Reality) story becomes a bridge between memory and healing.

In communities where grief is often silent, Alas Artistry creates spaces where people can breathe again. Families gather around art tables, sharing stories, tears, and moments of connection that remind them they’re not alone. These workshops become healing circles — places where creativity softens pain and remembrance becomes a shared experience.

But the impact doesn’t stop there. Alas Artistry empowers artisans with fair wages and meaningful work, turning creativity into economic opportunity. And soon, the Butterfly Greenhouse will become a living classroom — a place where youth, artists, and community members learn about transformation, conservation, and storytelling.

As Alas Artistry grows, so does its reach. From 20 workshops to more than 50 each year, thousands of people will experience healing, connection, and hope. Every memorial piece becomes a legacy preserved. Every AR story becomes a voice carried forward. Every workshop becomes a reminder that healing is possible — and that communities grow stronger when they heal together.

We create handcrafted memorial tributes - framed butterfly artworks embedded with private augmented reality experiences. Families contribute photos, videos, voice messages, and written reflections. Scan the piece with any smartphone and watch the memories of your loved one unfold in the air above the art. No app required. Built to be shared across generations.

Learn more about our mission and the story behind each tribute at alasartistry.co - then come back here when you're ready.

What This Campaign Funds

We're raising $75,000 to bring the first Alas Artistry tributes to families who need them. Every dollar has a direct role:

Platform build - AR storytelling integration, AI personalization workflows, and the memorial experience system that makes each tribute come alive
Artisan partnerships - onboarding and supporting the skilled artisans who handcraft every piece
First six months of operations - team, studio, and the infrastructure to deliver with care and quality from day one
Community workshops - grief-informed sessions that extend our mission beyond the tribute itself, with sponsored seats for community members who could not otherwise attend

From a family we've served:

"When we scan the memorial tribute, my children can hear their grandfather's laugh again. It has changed how our family grieves. It has really brought us together." - Sarah Mitchell, Portland, OR

Choose the level that feels right. Every contribution has a direct role.

(See giving tiers below.)

🌱 Founding Believer

$50

For those who want to support the beginning and stay connected.

Recognition as a Founding Believer
Thoughtful updates as the platform takes shape
First-to-know access to announcements, workshops, and public releases

Participation at any level is meaningful. We invite you to choose what feels right.

🦋 Tribute Pioneer

$150 - * Recommended Donation

For those who wish to experience, or gift, the work itself.

A handcrafted Alas Artistry memorial tribute, standard size, with augmented reality experience included
Additional butterfly and decorative elements added as a personal thank-you for joining us in this founding phase
A personalized letter from our team, shipped with your tribute
Recognition as a Founding Partner
Early access pricing offered during the founding phase

Tribute availability is limited and introduced with care.

🔮 Legacy Steward

$250

For those who feel called to support both the work and the community it serves.

An enhanced memorial tribute, larger frame, expanded butterfly and decorative element options, collaboratively designed with your family
Sponsorship of one workshop seat for a community member who would otherwise be unable to attend
Invitation to offer feedback during the founding phase
Early access to new platform features and workshops
Recognition as a Legacy Steward

Workshop seats are offered to community members based on need. Alas Artistry will match each sponsored seat thoughtfully.

🏛️ Founding Patron

$500

For those who wish to materially support the foundation of the company and extend its reach into the community.

An enhanced memorial tribute, larger frame, expanded butterfly and decorative element options, collaboratively designed with your family
Sponsorship of two workshop seats for community members who would otherwise be unable to attend
Direct participation in the founding phase
Early and ongoing access to platform features and experiences
Recognition as a Founding Patron
A lasting association with the origin of Alas Artistry

Workshop seats are offered to community members based on need. Alas Artistry will match each sponsored seat thoughtfully.

🌟 Visionary Partner

$1,000

For those who want to play a meaningful role in shaping what Alas Artistry becomes.

Two enhanced memorial tributes, each with larger frame, expanded butterfly and decorative element options, collaboratively designed
Sponsorship of two workshop seats for community members who would otherwise be unable to attend
A dedicated acknowledgment in Alas Artistry's founding story
Private conversation with Ryan to share perspective and vision for the platform
Priority access to all new platform features, workshops, and experiences as they launch
Recognition as a Visionary Partner

Workshop seats are offered to community members based on need. Alas Artistry will match each sponsored seat thoughtfully.

🦋✨ Founding Luminary

$5,000

For those whose generosity helps make everything else possible.

Two enhanced memorial tributes, each collaboratively designed with your family
Sponsorship of five workshop seats for community members who would otherwise be unable to attend
A named acknowledgment in Alas Artistry's founding history, preserved alongside the company's origin story
A private, dedicated conversation with Ryan and Angel to share your vision and feedback
Lifetime early access to all platform features, experiences, and workshops
Custom tribute consultation, a white-glove design experience tailored entirely to your family's story
Recognition as a Founding Luminary

Workshop seats are offered to community members based on need. Alas Artistry will match each sponsored seat thoughtfully.

Become a Founding Partner of Alas Artistry

Help us bring the first memorial tributes to families who need them, and build something that lasts generations.