We’re on a mission to bring happiness to children all around the world.
Make an Artist Foundation is operating in 9 countries, working to provide 47 schools, 15 refugee camps, 8 shelters, and 5000+ children with art supplies.
Teachers & Schools
Make an Artist Foundation® enhances art programs in schools by providing students with a greater selection of creative materials and tools. By doing so, we also reduce the financial burden on teachers, as many teachers often have to pay out of pocket for the supplies they need to provide quality art education. By donating art supplies, Make an Artist Foundation® supports teachers and schools in providing their students with the best possible learning experiences.
Shelters
Art is a powerful way to express feelings and emotions, especially for those living in shelters who may be facing difficult situations. Art allows youth to express themselves in a positive and constructive way. Additionally, art can help build confidence, encourage problem-solving, and provide an outlet for youth to explore their identity. By donating art supplies to shelters, Make an Artist Foundation ensures that youth have the opportunity to experience the therapeutic benefits of art and the power of self-expression.
Refugee Camps
By improving art programs in low-income communities, Make an Artist Foundation® addresses critical issues related to trauma and social marginalization as well as improves the academic achievement and social development of children and youth. Art can help to create a sense of community and belonging in a new place, helping refugees to form connections with their new environment and with each other. By enabling children and youth to express themselves in a safe environment, Make an Artist Foundation® helps refugee children build self-esteem and foster a sense of belonging and connection.
Hospitals
Art therapy can play a significant role in a child's healing process. Through our Healing Hearts Program, we provide art supplies to hospitalized children. Hospitalization can be a traumatic experience. Art therapy can help children understand and work through their experiences, reducing stress and promoting emotional resilience.
Questions and Answers
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We give art supplies to children under the age of 18.
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Yes, we accept donations of new art supplies. Please contact us on our donate page to send a physical donation.
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Art supplies are new, unused, and purchased directly from an art supply dealer such as Crayola®, Hobby Lobby, BLICK®, etc.
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We send a variety of supplies including (but not limited to):
Pastels
Crayons
Coloring books
Markers
Erasers
Clay
Paint
Canvas
Brushes
Sketching Pencils
Sketchbooks
Craft paper
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Even a small donation can give a child a box of crayons and neverending possibilities.
If you can’t make a donation, please spread the word. Share our Facebook page or Instagram page; send carrier pigeons or smoke signals. Help us get the word out so we can reach more children and teachers in need. 😊
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Do you know a teacher, school, or child in need? Email us at info@makeanartist.org
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Make an Artist Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit Tax ID 88-3491264. You may receive a refund for your tax donation.
Keep the email confirmation after you make a donation for your tax records.
Still have questions?
Submit the form below, or email us at info@makeanartist.org