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Ms. Finley from Cedar Rapids IA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Artists at Work

Help me give my students basic painting supplies for the growing numbers in painting classes

  • $686 goal

This project expired on May 18, 2022.

This project expired on May 18, 2022.

My Students

We have expanded our classes here and more students are taking painting then ever before! This means we need more supplies for students to be able to partake in all we have to offer. Having their own paint brushes, paints and paper will allow them to do this by being to take paint home during the days they are not at school.

Creativity helps you see things differently and better deal with uncertainty.

I do not want any students to miss out on this chance because of lack of supplies. We want to be able to continue to grow our department and help students find their creative voices.

My Project

Creativity is such a huge part of our lives and so many go without realizing this. Over the last few years we have been working hard to show how valuable creativity is. Our numbers in classes have increased and we are so excited but now we need basic supplies for them to be successful.

Creativity through Color!

Help us by having enough paint brushes, paints, palettes and watercolor paper for students to be able to have a paint kit while they are in Painting class. This way they can work in class and at home whenever works for them to become amazing Artists

Ms. Finley
Grades 9-12
  • J.F. Kennedy High School
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
    • More than half of students from low‑income households

    This project will reach 230 students.

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Princeton Real Value Brush Set - 9153, Golden Taklon, Short Handle, Set of 6 • Blick Art Materials $13.38 20 $267.60
Sargent Art Watercolor Aquarelle Set - Set of 12 colors, 12 ml tubes • Blick Art Materials $6.39 24 $153.36
Blick Folding Palette Box - Small, 8 x 8 • Blick Art Materials $4.46 20 $89.20

Materials cost

$510.16

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $34.95

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.65

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$582.76

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$102.84

Total project goal

$685.60

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