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Ms. Pichardo from Elmhurst, NY is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Art Showcase Furniture

Help me give my students a way to display their art and creativity.

  • $3,614 goal

This project expired on September 30, 2025.

This project expired on September 30, 2025.

My Project

Having portable furniture to display student art is a valuable way to showcase their artwork throughout the building. It allows us to bring students' creative work into shared, visible spaces, making art an active and evolving presence in our school environment. Here's why it's important:

1.

Supports Our Vision

Art plays a major role in our school vision, helping us nurture student creativity, expression, and voice. Portable displays allow that vision to come to life visibly throughout the school, not just in the art room.

2. Brings Art to Everyone

With mobile display units, artwork can be easily moved to hallways, lobbies, and common areas. This ensures that all students, staff, and visitors can experience and celebrate student creativity, regularly.

3. Flexible and Inclusive

Portable displays are adaptable, they allow us to rotate exhibits and include student work from all grades and classes. This flexibility promotes equity and gives all students a chance to shine.

4. Creates a Gallery-Like Atmosphere

Instead of limiting art to bulletin boards or static wall space, portable furniture can transform areas of our school into dynamic mini-galleries, giving student artwork the spotlight it deserves.

5. Builds School Culture and Pride

When students see their work valued and displayed, it boosts their confidence and reinforces a sense of belonging. It also inspires others and creates a school culture that honors creativity and individuality.

Ms. Pichardo PS 7 Louis Simeone Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Elmhurst, NY View local requests

More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

Never Before Funded 600 students impacted

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Multiplex Display/Exhibit System Set - Set of 3, Blue Loop Fabric • Blick Art Materials $1,884.00 1 $1,884.00
LG 27-Inch Class StanbyMe 1080p-Portable Touch-Screen-Monitor 27ART10AKPL, Built-in Battery, Full Swivel Rotation, 60Hz Refresh Rate, Calming Beige • Amazon Business $896.00 1 $896.00

Materials cost

$2,780.00

Vendor shipping charges

 $220.00

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$41.70

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$3,071.70

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$542.06

Total project goal

$3,613.76

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