START MOBILE Launches Pride iPhone Art Gallery for Non-Profit

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START MOBILE Launches Pride iPhone Art Gallery for Non-Profit - Published on 06/25/09

 

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START MOBILE today announced the launch of the Pride mobile art gallery for the iPhone. The Pride Wallpaper Gallery features sixteen rainbow images created by digital artist Samala. At the request of the artist, 100% of START MOBILE revenues from this mobile gallery are being donated to The Courage Campaign. The mobile art wallpapers are optimized for display on the iPhone, and all the images can be 'flipped' to reveal additional information about the artist.

 

San Francisco, CA - START MOBILE, the mobile art company, today announced the launch of the Pride mobile art gallery for the iPhone. The Pride Wallpaper Gallery features sixteen rainbow images created by digital artist Samala, and is available via iTunes for 99¢. At the request of the artist, 100% of START MOBILE revenues from this mobile gallery are being donated to The Courage Campaign.

 

"The Courage Campaign provides grassroots activists the resources and training they need to push for progressive change and equality in California," according to Rick Jacobs, founder and chair of the 700,000 member online group. "Our work is made possible by small-dollar donations from community members across California and the country, and we are very excited to participate in this ground-breaking and innovative approach to fundraising. We are grateful for START MOBILE'S support of our efforts, which endeavor to bring equality and reform to all Californians."

 

"This is a unique opportunity to help raise funds for a cause I truly believe in, while bringing my artwork to iPhone users globally," commented Samala, the artist behind the wallpaper designs. "It is my hope and expectation that, during California's PRIDE month and beyond, many people will support the Courage Campaign via the Pride Wallpaper Gallery. I am proud and thankful to be able to contribute to the Courage Campaign through my work."

 

The Pride iPhone Art Gallery features sixteen digital rainbow graphics, delivered as mobile wallpapers directly to the picture library of the iPhone. The mobile art wallpapers are optimized for display on the iPhone, and all the images can be 'flipped' to reveal additional information about the artist. The application also includes a unique Picture Frame feature. Simply tap the PLAY icon on the toolbar, and the iPhone is transformed into a digital picture frame which cycles through every image in the gallery at five-second intervals. The Mobile Picture Frame over-rides the auto-lock setting so users can enjoy a rainbow slideshow while the iPhone is docked and charging. The final screen in the Pride Wallpaper Gallery can be 'flipped' to reveal a Mobile Coupon for a special discount on Pride Big Wall Graphics from Start Moving Pictures.

 

Additional START MOBILE applications for the iPhone feature exclusive mobile wallpaper galleries from the world's leading artists and brands.

 

About The Artist

Samala is an artist, DJ, and activist; she is also the Creative Director for START MOBILE.

 

About The Courage Campaign

The Courage Campaign is an online organizing network that empowers more than 700,000 grassroots and netroots activists to push for progressive change and equality in California. As a leading multi-issue advocacy organization in the progressive movement, the Courage Campaign's work is made possible by thousands of small-dollar donations from community members across California and the country.

 

iPhone Art Galleries: http://startmobile.net/iphone.html

Download and Purchase: http://itunes.com/apps/PRIDEwallpapergallery

Pride Wallpaper Gallery Images: http://startmobile.net/pressrelease-2009.06.24.html

About the Artist: http://knowthe.name/

The Courage Campaign: http://www.couragecampaign.org

 

 

START MOBILE is committed to a vision of Art For Everyone & Art For Everywhere. START MOBILE has been bringing New Art to mobile devices globally since 2005. Copyright 2005-2009 START MOBILE. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone and iPod are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.

 

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John Doffing

CEO

415.505.4734

 

john ( -at -) startmobile.net

 

Rick Jacobs

Courage Campaign

323.969.0160

rick ( -at -) couragecampaign.org

 

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