{"title":"Support The Rising","description":"\u003c!-- ═══════════════════════════ START COPY ═════════════════════════════ --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- HERO BANNER PLACEHOLDER --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"width: 100%; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6B0F1A 0%, #2C1A1A 100%); border-radius: 8px; padding: 48px 32px; text-align: center; margin-bottom: 32px; position: relative; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; background: url('YOUR-ART-DAY-PHOTO-URL') center\/cover no-repeat; opacity: 0.18;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 3px; color: #c9a84c; text-transform: uppercase; margin: 0 0 12px 0; position: relative;\"\u003eFenix Rising Press  ✦  Franklin, NC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 32px; color: #ffffff; margin: 0 0 10px 0; font-weight: normal; position: relative;\"\u003eThey Came for the Art.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 32px; color: #c9a84c; margin: 0 0 18px 0; font-weight: normal; font-style: italic; position: relative;\"\u003eThey Left Ready for College.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 15px; color: #faf6ee; margin: 0; font-style: italic; position: relative;\"\u003eDolly gave them books. We're giving them wings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- INTRO --\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 15px; color: #2c1a1a; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0 0 14px 0;\"\u003eMost teenagers don't walk into a room thinking about college. They walk in thinking about what feels good and whether they belong. \u003cstrong\u003eThe Rising meets them exactly there.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 15px; color: #2c1a1a; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0 0 14px 0;\"\u003eThe Rising is a free arts and creative writing program for students ages 13–18 across Macon and Jackson Counties in Western North Carolina. Our flagship experience, \u003cstrong\u003eArt Day\u003c\/strong\u003e, brings students to Cowee School of Arts \u0026amp; Heritage for a full day of hands-on creation alongside working professional artists. Rotations vary and may include watercolor painting, wet felting, illustration, screen printing, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 15px; color: #2c1a1a; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0 0 20px 0;\"\u003eEvery seat is free. No fees. No barriers. No exceptions. \u003cstrong\u003eYour support makes that possible.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- SCHOOL DISTINCTION --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; gap: 0; margin: 0 0 24px 0; border: 1px solid #6B0F1A;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1; padding: 14px 18px; background: #FAF6EE; border-right: 1px solid #6B0F1A;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 1.5px; color: #6b0f1a; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: bold; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003ePublic Schools\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 13px; color: #2c1a1a; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0;\"\u003eFree to students — funded through community sponsors, grants, and The Rising initiative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1; padding: 14px 18px; background: #FAF6EE;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 1.5px; color: #6b0f1a; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: bold; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003ePrivate \u0026amp; Independent Schools\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 13px; color: #2c1a1a; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0;\"\u003eInvited to inquire about partnership rates for in-school workshops and author visits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- DIVIDER --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-top: 2px solid #C9A84C; margin: 0 0 28px 0;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- THE JOURNEY --\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 2px; color: #6b0f1a; text-transform: uppercase; text-align: center; margin: 0 0 20px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eThe Rising — How It Works\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- STEP 1 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; gap: 16px; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"min-width: 44px; height: 44px; background: #6B0F1A; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 18px; color: #c9a84c; font-weight: bold; line-height: 44px; display: block; text-align: center;\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 15px; color: #6b0f1a; font-weight: bold; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003eArt Day — Building the Bridge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 14px; color: #2c1a1a; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0;\"\u003eStudents arrive for a full day of hands-on creation at Cowee School of Arts \u0026amp; Heritage. For many, it is their first time in a professional arts space. Throughout the day, connections are made. Students meet a published author, working artists, and each other. They create something with their own hands and leave with it. Trust begins here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- STEP 2 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; gap: 16px; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"min-width: 44px; height: 44px; background: #6B0F1A; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 18px; color: #c9a84c; font-weight: bold; line-height: 44px; display: block; text-align: center;\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 15px; color: #6b0f1a; font-weight: bold; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003eClub Days — Deepening the Relationship\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 14px; color: #2c1a1a; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0;\"\u003eAfter Art Day, The Rising comes to them. In-school \"club\" experiences bring creative writing, self-expression, and arts exploration directly into students' schools. Students continue to find their voice in a safe, consistent space. This is where the hide-the-vegetables magic happens — they are building communication skills, self-awareness, and emotional regulation through creativity, without it ever feeling like an intervention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- STEP 3 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; gap: 16px; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"min-width: 44px; height: 44px; background: #6B0F1A; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 18px; color: #c9a84c; font-weight: bold; line-height: 44px; display: block; text-align: center;\"\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 15px; color: #6b0f1a; font-weight: bold; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003eMental Health \u0026amp; Stability — The Foundation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 14px; color: #2c1a1a; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0;\"\u003eThis age group needs positive outlets and stability before they can envision a future. The Rising gives them both. A student with a creative outlet, a trusted adult, and a consistent space to express themselves is a student who can begin to think clearly about who they are and where they are going. Art is not the destination — it is the stable ground they stand on to look forward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- STEP 4 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; gap: 16px; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"min-width: 44px; height: 44px; background: #6B0F1A; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 18px; color: #c9a84c; font-weight: bold; line-height: 44px; display: block; text-align: center;\"\u003e4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 15px; color: #6b0f1a; font-weight: bold; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003eOpening Doors — Careers, Campuses \u0026amp; Futures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 14px; color: #2c1a1a; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0;\"\u003eOnce trust is established and students are grounded, The Rising begins to open doors they did not know existed. College campus visits, career exploration days, and exposure to higher education pathways in WNC become natural next steps. Students who once could not picture themselves in those spaces begin to see that they belong there. That is the bridge. That is The Rising.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- DIVIDER --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-top: 2px solid #C9A84C; margin: 0 0 28px 0;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- PARTNERING WITH COWEE --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #FAF6EE; border-left: 4px solid #6B0F1A; padding: 18px 22px; margin: 0 0 28px 0; border-radius: 0 6px 6px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 14px; color: #2c1a1a; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePartnering with Cowee:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cowee School of Arts \u0026amp; Heritage generously covers artist fees and student art supplies. What your gift funds is everything else — student transportation, teacher substitute fees, student swag bags, snacks throughout the day, and the full event coordination that brings it all together. Every dollar goes directly to putting students in that room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- TIER TABLE --\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 2px; color: #6b0f1a; text-transform: uppercase; text-align: center; margin: 0 0 14px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eChoose Your Fenix Wing Tier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 0 0 28px 0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #6B0F1A;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 16px; text-align: left; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 2px; color: #c9a84c; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003eTier\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 16px; text-align: left; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 2px; color: #c9a84c; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003eAmount\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 16px; text-align: left; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 2px; color: #c9a84c; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003eWhat Your Gift Funds\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #FAF6EE;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px; font-size: 14px; color: #6b0f1a; font-weight: bold; border-bottom: 1px solid #E8D5B0;\"\u003eSPARK\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px; font-size: 14px; color: #6b0f1a; font-weight: bold; border-bottom: 1px solid #E8D5B0;\"\u003e$10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px; font-size: 14px; color: #2c1a1a; border-bottom: 1px solid #E8D5B0;\"\u003eSupports one student's Art Day\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #FFFFFF;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px; font-size: 14px; color: #6b0f1a; font-weight: bold; border-bottom: 1px solid #E8D5B0;\"\u003eEMBER\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px; font-size: 14px; color: #6b0f1a; font-weight: bold; border-bottom: 1px solid #E8D5B0;\"\u003e$25\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px; font-size: 14px; color: #2c1a1a; border-bottom: 1px solid #E8D5B0;\"\u003eOne swag item for every student in a full group — journals, pencils, stickers, multicolor pencils, and a snack go home with every creator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #FAF6EE;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px; font-size: 14px; color: #6b0f1a; font-weight: bold; border-bottom: 1px solid #E8D5B0;\"\u003eFLAME\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px; font-size: 14px; color: #6b0f1a; font-weight: bold; border-bottom: 1px solid #E8D5B0;\"\u003e$50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px; font-size: 14px; color: #2c1a1a; border-bottom: 1px solid #E8D5B0;\"\u003eSupports five students' Art Days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #FFFFFF;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px; font-size: 14px; color: #6b0f1a; font-weight: bold; border-bottom: 1px solid #E8D5B0;\"\u003eBLAZE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px; font-size: 14px; color: #6b0f1a; font-weight: bold; border-bottom: 1px solid #E8D5B0;\"\u003e$100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px; font-size: 14px; color: #2c1a1a; border-bottom: 1px solid #E8D5B0;\"\u003eSupports ten students' Art Days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #FAF6EE;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px; font-size: 14px; color: #6b0f1a; font-weight: bold; border-bottom: 1px solid #E8D5B0;\"\u003eINFERNO\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px; font-size: 14px; color: #6b0f1a; font-weight: bold; border-bottom: 1px solid #E8D5B0;\"\u003e$250+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px; font-size: 14px; color: #2c1a1a; border-bottom: 1px solid #E8D5B0;\"\u003eCovers student transportation ($150\/bus) and teacher substitute fees for a full Art Day group\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- EVENT SPONSOR CALLOUT --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6B0F1A, #2C1A1A); border-radius: 8px; padding: 24px 28px; margin: 0 0 28px 0; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 3px; color: #c9a84c; text-transform: uppercase; margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eFor Foundations  ✦  Civic Organizations  ✦  Higher Ed Partners\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 22px; color: #ffffff; margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-weight: normal;\"\u003eEvent Sponsor — $1,500\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 14px; color: #faf6ee; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0 0 14px 0;\"\u003eOne full Art Day for up to 21 students, fully organized and run by Nita Lipan from start to finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 420px; margin: 0 auto 16px auto; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 5px 10px; font-size: 13px; color: #c9a84c; text-align: left;\"\u003eStudent transportation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 5px 10px; font-size: 13px; color: #ffffff; text-align: right;\"\u003e$150\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 5px 10px; font-size: 13px; color: #c9a84c; text-align: left;\"\u003eTeacher substitute fees (3 teachers)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 5px 10px; font-size: 13px; color: #ffffff; text-align: right;\"\u003e~$300\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 5px 10px; font-size: 13px; color: #c9a84c; text-align: left;\"\u003eStudent swag bags \u0026amp; snacks (21 students)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 5px 10px; font-size: 13px; color: #ffffff; text-align: right;\"\u003e~$250\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 5px 10px; font-size: 13px; color: #c9a84c; text-align: left;\"\u003eEvent coordination \u0026amp; program direction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 5px 10px; font-size: 13px; color: #ffffff; text-align: right;\"\u003eincluded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-top: 1px solid #C9A84C;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; font-size: 14px; color: #ffffff; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;\"\u003eTotal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; font-size: 14px; color: #c9a84c; font-weight: bold; text-align: right;\"\u003e$1,500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 13px; color: #faf6ee; margin: 0 0 14px 0; font-style: italic;\"\u003eSchools with larger groups can schedule across multiple days with sponsorship adjusted accordingly. Schools handle only permission slips and photo release forms — we handle everything else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 13px; color: #c9a84c; margin: 0; font-style: italic;\"\u003eTo become an Event Sponsor, contact us at \u003cstrong style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003elinktr.ee\/nitawritesfantasy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- DIVIDER --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-top: 2px solid #C9A84C; margin: 0 0 24px 0;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- DONOR BENEFITS --\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 2px; color: #6b0f1a; text-transform: uppercase; text-align: center; margin: 0 0 14px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eEvery Fenix Wing Receives\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 14px; color: #2c1a1a; line-height: 1.9; margin: 0 0 8px 0; text-align: center;\"\u003e✦  Personalized thank-you from Nita  ✦  Free ebook from her children's book collection\u003cbr\u003e✦  Quarterly updates with photos and stories from The Rising\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 13px; color: #6b4c4c; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0 0 28px 0; text-align: center; font-style: italic;\"\u003eBlaze and Inferno donors also receive a handwritten note, named recognition across all platforms,\u003cbr\u003eand a signed book of their choice mailed directly to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- CLOSING QUOTE --\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: italic; color: #6b0f1a; text-align: center; margin: 0 0 6px 0; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\"There's only one you, and that's priceless.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12px; color: #6b4c4c; text-align: center; margin: 0;\"\u003e— Nita Lipan  ✦  Author, Educator \u0026amp; Founder, The Rising  ✦  Fenix Rising Press\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- ═══════════════════════════ END COPY ═════════════════════════════ --\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"become-a-fenix-wing-support-the-rising","title":"Become a Fenix Wing - Support The Rising","description":"\u003c!-- ═══════════════════════════ START COPY ═════════════════════════════ --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- HERO BANNER PLACEHOLDER --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"width: 100%; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6B0F1A 0%, #2C1A1A 100%); border-radius: 8px; padding: 48px 32px; text-align: center; margin-bottom: 32px; position: relative; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; background: url('YOUR-ART-DAY-PHOTO-URL') center\/cover no-repeat; opacity: 0.18;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 3px; color: #c9a84c; text-transform: uppercase; margin: 0 0 12px 0; position: relative;\"\u003eFenix Rising Press  ✦  Franklin, NC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 32px; color: #ffffff; margin: 0 0 10px 0; font-weight: normal; position: relative;\"\u003eThey Came for the Art.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 32px; color: #c9a84c; margin: 0 0 18px 0; font-weight: normal; font-style: italic; position: relative;\"\u003eThey Left Ready for College.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 15px; color: #faf6ee; margin: 0; font-style: italic; position: relative;\"\u003eDolly gave them books. We’re giving them wings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- REPLACE THE IMAGE: In Shopify, upload an Art Day photo and swap the placeholder URL above --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- Suggested search on Pixabay: \"teenagers painting watercolor workshop\" or use your own Art Day photos --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- INTRO --\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 15px; color: #2c1a1a; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0 0 14px 0;\"\u003eMost teenagers don’t walk into a room thinking about college. They walk in thinking about what feels good and whether they belong. \u003cstrong\u003eThe Rising meets them exactly there.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 15px; color: #2c1a1a; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0 0 14px 0;\"\u003eThe Rising is a free arts and creative writing program for students ages 13–18 across Macon and Jackson Counties in Western North Carolina. Our flagship experience, \u003cstrong\u003eArt Day\u003c\/strong\u003e, brings students to Cowee School of Arts \u0026amp; Heritage for a full day of hands-on creation alongside working professional artists. Rotations vary and may include watercolor painting, wet felting, illustration, screen printing, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 15px; color: #2c1a1a; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0 0 24px 0;\"\u003eEvery seat is free. No fees. No barriers. No exceptions. \u003cstrong\u003eYour support makes that possible.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- DIVIDER --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-top: 2px solid #C9A84C; margin: 0 0 28px 0;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- THE JOURNEY --\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 2px; color: #6b0f1a; text-transform: uppercase; text-align: center; margin: 0 0 20px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eThe Rising — How It Works\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- STEP 1 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; gap: 16px; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"min-width: 44px; height: 44px; background: #6B0F1A; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 18px; color: #c9a84c; font-weight: bold; line-height: 44px; display: block; text-align: center;\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 15px; color: #6b0f1a; font-weight: bold; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003eArt Day — Building the Bridge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 14px; color: #2c1a1a; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0;\"\u003eStudents arrive for a full day of hands-on creation at Cowee School of Arts \u0026amp; Heritage. For many, it is their first time in a professional arts space. Throughout the day, connections are made. Students meet a published author, working artists, and each other. They create something with their own hands and leave with it. Trust begins here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- STEP 2 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; gap: 16px; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"min-width: 44px; height: 44px; background: #6B0F1A; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 18px; color: #c9a84c; font-weight: bold; line-height: 44px; display: block; text-align: center;\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 15px; color: #6b0f1a; font-weight: bold; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003eClub Days — Deepening the Relationship\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 14px; color: #2c1a1a; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0;\"\u003eAfter Art Day, The Rising comes to them. In-school “club” experiences bring creative writing, self-expression, and arts exploration directly into students’ schools. Students continue to find their voice in a safe, consistent space. This is where the hide-the-vegetables magic happens — they are building communication skills, self-awareness, and emotional regulation through creativity, without it ever feeling like an intervention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- STEP 3 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; gap: 16px; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"min-width: 44px; height: 44px; background: #6B0F1A; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 18px; color: #c9a84c; font-weight: bold; line-height: 44px; display: block; text-align: center;\"\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 15px; color: #6b0f1a; font-weight: bold; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003eMental Health \u0026amp; Stability — The Foundation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 14px; color: #2c1a1a; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0;\"\u003eThis age group needs positive outlets and stability before they can envision a future. The Rising gives them both. A student with a creative outlet, a trusted adult, and a consistent space to express themselves is a student who can begin to think clearly about who they are and where they are going. Art is not the destination — it is the stable ground they stand on to look forward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- STEP 4 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; gap: 16px; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"min-width: 44px; height: 44px; background: #6B0F1A; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 18px; color: #c9a84c; font-weight: bold; line-height: 44px; display: block; text-align: center;\"\u003e4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 15px; color: #6b0f1a; font-weight: bold; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003eOpening Doors — Careers, Campuses \u0026amp; Futures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 14px; color: #2c1a1a; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0;\"\u003eOnce trust is established and students are grounded, The Rising begins to open doors they did not know existed. College campus visits, career exploration days, and exposure to higher education pathways in WNC become natural next steps. Students who once could not picture themselves in those spaces begin to see that they belong there. That is the bridge. That is The Rising.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- DIVIDER --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-top: 2px solid #C9A84C; margin: 0 0 28px 0;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- PARTNERING WITH COWEE --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #FAF6EE; border-left: 4px solid #6B0F1A; padding: 18px 22px; margin: 0 0 28px 0; border-radius: 0 6px 6px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 14px; color: #2c1a1a; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePartnering with Cowee:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cowee School of Arts \u0026amp; Heritage generously covers artist fees and student art supplies. What your gift funds is everything else — student transportation, teacher substitute fees, student swag bags, snacks throughout the day, and the full event coordination that brings it all together. Every dollar goes directly to putting students in that room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- TIER TABLE --\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 2px; color: #6b0f1a; text-transform: uppercase; text-align: center; margin: 0 0 14px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eChoose Your Fenix Wing Tier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 0 0 28px 0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #6B0F1A;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 16px; text-align: left; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 2px; color: #c9a84c; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003eTier\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 16px; text-align: left; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 2px; color: #c9a84c; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003eAmount\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 16px; text-align: left; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 2px; color: #c9a84c; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003eWhat Your Gift Funds\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #FAF6EE;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px; font-size: 14px; color: #6b0f1a; font-weight: bold; border-bottom: 1px solid #E8D5B0;\"\u003eSPARK\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px; font-size: 14px; color: #6b0f1a; font-weight: bold; border-bottom: 1px solid #E8D5B0;\"\u003e$10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px; font-size: 14px; color: #2c1a1a; border-bottom: 1px solid #E8D5B0;\"\u003eSupports one student’s Art Day\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #FFFFFF;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px; font-size: 14px; color: #6b0f1a; font-weight: bold; border-bottom: 1px solid #E8D5B0;\"\u003eEMBER\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px; font-size: 14px; color: #6b0f1a; font-weight: bold; border-bottom: 1px solid #E8D5B0;\"\u003e$25\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px; font-size: 14px; color: #2c1a1a; border-bottom: 1px solid #E8D5B0;\"\u003eOne swag item for every student in a full group — journals, pencils, stickers, multicolor pencils, and a snack go home with every creator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #FAF6EE;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px; font-size: 14px; color: #6b0f1a; font-weight: bold; border-bottom: 1px solid #E8D5B0;\"\u003eFLAME\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px; font-size: 14px; color: #6b0f1a; font-weight: bold; border-bottom: 1px solid #E8D5B0;\"\u003e$50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px; font-size: 14px; color: #2c1a1a; border-bottom: 1px solid #E8D5B0;\"\u003eSupports five students’ Art Days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #FFFFFF;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px; font-size: 14px; color: #6b0f1a; font-weight: bold; border-bottom: 1px solid #E8D5B0;\"\u003eBLAZE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px; font-size: 14px; color: #6b0f1a; font-weight: bold; border-bottom: 1px solid #E8D5B0;\"\u003e$100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px; font-size: 14px; color: #2c1a1a; border-bottom: 1px solid #E8D5B0;\"\u003eSupports ten students’ Art Days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #FAF6EE;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px; font-size: 14px; color: #6b0f1a; font-weight: bold; border-bottom: 1px solid #E8D5B0;\"\u003eINFERNO\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px; font-size: 14px; color: #6b0f1a; font-weight: bold; border-bottom: 1px solid #E8D5B0;\"\u003e$250+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 16px; font-size: 14px; color: #2c1a1a; border-bottom: 1px solid #E8D5B0;\"\u003eCovers student transportation ($150\/bus) and teacher substitute fees for a full Art Day group\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c!-- EVENT SPONSOR CALLOUT --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6B0F1A, #2C1A1A); border-radius: 8px; padding: 24px 28px; margin: 0 0 28px 0; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 3px; color: #c9a84c; text-transform: uppercase; margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eFor Foundations  ✦  Civic Organizations  ✦  Higher Ed Partners\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 22px; color: #ffffff; margin: 0 0 4px 0; font-weight: normal;\"\u003eEvent Sponsor — $1,500\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 13px; color: #c9a84c; margin: 0 0 14px 0; font-style: italic;\"\u003eCurrently serving Macon County \u0026amp; Jackson County Schools\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 14px; color: #faf6ee; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0 0 14px 0;\"\u003eOne full Art Day for up to 21 students, fully organized and run by Nita Lipan from start to finish. You choose the county, The Rising handles everything else. The school joins our partner network and is included in future grant opportunities and college visit experiences as they become available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 420px; margin: 0 auto 16px auto; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 5px 10px; font-size: 13px; color: #c9a84c; text-align: left;\"\u003eStudent transportation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 5px 10px; font-size: 13px; color: #ffffff; text-align: right;\"\u003e$150\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 5px 10px; font-size: 13px; color: #c9a84c; text-align: left;\"\u003eTeacher substitute fees (3 teachers)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 5px 10px; font-size: 13px; color: #ffffff; text-align: right;\"\u003e~$300\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 5px 10px; font-size: 13px; color: #c9a84c; text-align: left;\"\u003eStudent swag bags \u0026amp; snacks (21 students)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 5px 10px; font-size: 13px; color: #ffffff; text-align: right;\"\u003e~$250\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 5px 10px; font-size: 13px; color: #c9a84c; text-align: left;\"\u003eEvent coordination \u0026amp; program direction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 5px 10px; font-size: 13px; color: #ffffff; text-align: right;\"\u003eincluded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-top: 1px solid #C9A84C;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; font-size: 14px; color: #ffffff; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;\"\u003eTotal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; font-size: 14px; color: #c9a84c; font-weight: bold; text-align: right;\"\u003e$1,500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 13px; color: #faf6ee; margin: 0 0 10px 0; font-style: italic;\"\u003eSchools with larger groups can schedule across multiple days with sponsorship adjusted accordingly. Schools handle only permission slips and photo release forms — The Rising handles everything else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12px; color: rgba(201,168,76,0.8); margin: 0 0 14px 0; font-style: italic;\"\u003eInterested in bringing The Rising to a school outside our current service area? We are growing. 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