Dust-to-Digital Foundation Donor Poster — 2026 Edition (Design by Marie Lavis)

A limited-edition donor poster supporting the Dust-to-Digital Foundation’s mission to preserve, share, and celebrate the world’s music. Featuring a licensed 1957 quote from Sun Ra. Ships mid-January 2026.

Full Description

The Dust-to-Digital Foundation is dedicated to preserving historic recordings, supporting archival work around the world, and ensuring that rare and meaningful music remains accessible for generations to come. Each year, we create a donor poster that reflects this mission—a reminder of why this work matters and the communities it connects.

For 2026, we are honored to share a powerful licensed quote from Sun Ra (1957)—a statement of belief in beauty, creativity, and the spark within every person. His words resonate deeply with the Foundation’s efforts to safeguard musical traditions and bring them into the future.

This edition features an original design by Marie Lavis, who incorporates Sun Ra’s text into an improvised, flowing composition—echoing the sense of discovery and spirit that guides our archival work.

Your purchase directly supports the Dust-to-Digital Foundation’s preservation projects, restoration efforts, and collaborations with archives, collectors, and communities across the globe.

Quote

“We must live for the future of music. I know that there is a spark in every person which will respond and glow to the touch of beauty. Because I know this, I am going to continue presenting beauty to the world until I ignite that spark in people’s hearts.”

— Sun Ra, 1957

Details

• Edition: 2026 Dust-to-Digital Foundation donor poster, variation 1
• Designer: Darryl Norsen
• Format: Physical print
• Ship Date: Mid-January 2026