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Ms. Salazar from Houston TX is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Brushing Creativity: Art Supplies Drive for Our Art Class

Help me give my students the painting materials we need for a good start of the year

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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

In our Title 1 school, where resources can be limited, the availability of painting supplies is not just a luxury but a necessity for nurturing creativity and empowering our students. Art plays a crucial role in their development, offering avenues for expression, exploration, and growth. However, without adequate painting materials, this essential aspect of their education is under threat.

Through painting, our students learn to communicate their emotions, experiences, and perspectives.

They discover new ways of thinking and problem-solving. It fosters resilience and self-confidence, crucial traits for navigating life's challenges.

With your support, we can ensure that every student in our Title 1 school has the opportunity to explore the world of art with enthusiasm and passion. Your contribution will directly impact lives, fostering a love for creativity and innovation that will endure beyond the classroom.

Ms. Salazar
Grades 6-8

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Winsor & Newton Artisan Water Mixable Oil Paint - Set of 10 Colors, 1.25 tubes • Blick Art Materials $50.78 1 $50.78
Crescent White Core Matboard - 32" x 40", Smooth Black • Blick Art Materials $11.39 4 $45.56
Blickrylic Student Acrylics - Basic Color Set, Pack of 6, Pints • Blick Art Materials $32.11 1 $32.11
Blackwing Pencils - Pearl Blue, Pack of 12 • Blick Art Materials $22.91 1 $22.91
Blick Bristol Pad - 19" x 24", Smooth, 15 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $16.07 1 $16.07
Blick Bristol Pad - 19" x 24", Vellum, 15 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $16.07 1 $16.07
Elmer's All Purpose School Glue Sticks, Washable, 7 Grams, 60 Count • Amazon Business $14.69 1 $14.69
Blick Essentials Value Brush Set - Flat Brushes, Brown Nylon, Set of 12 • Blick Art Materials $13.62 1 $13.62
Blick Economy Golden Nylon Brush Set - Flat, Long Handle, Set of 4 • Blick Art Materials $13.03 1 $13.03
Blick Scholastic Golden Taklon Brush Set - Flat, Long Handle, Set of 6 • Blick Art Materials $12.46 1 $12.46
Blick Pointed Scholastic Brush - Round, Short Handle, Set of 5 • Blick Art Materials $10.81 1 $10.81
Blick Bristol Pad - 14" x 17", Vellum, 15 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $10.80 1 $10.80
Blick Bristol Pad - 14" x 17", Smooth, 15 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $10.80 1 $10.80
Blick Economy Camel Hair Brush Set - Round, Short Handle, Set of 9 • Blick Art Materials $9.69 1 $9.69
Blick Bristol Pad - 11" x 14", Smooth, 15 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $6.72 1 $6.72
Blick Bristol Pad - 9" x 12", Smooth, 15 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $4.98 1 $4.98
Blick Bristol Pad - 9" x 12", Vellum, 15 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $4.98 1 $4.98

Materials cost

$296.08

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.44

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$330.52

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$58.33

Total project goal

$388.85

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $388.85

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 $388.85

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