Created to Create: Inspiring Artistic Expression Through Color
Help me give my students, brimming with creativity and curiosity, the essential art supplies to explore their talents fully. This project will provide canvases, acrylic paints, paint trays, and aprons to engage in hands-on, meaningful artistic expression.
$1,039 goal
This project expired on September 7, 2025.
This project expired on September 7, 2025.
My Project
My students are engaged learners who thrive when given opportunities for creativity and self-expression. They enjoy participating in projects that challenge them to think critically, work with their hands, and explore various forms of artistic media. Visual art activities, in particular, help students develop fine motor skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate ideas in innovative ways.
The requested supplies—canvases, paints, paint trays, and aprons—will be used to implement a series of structured painting sessions where students can explore artistic techniques such as color theory, brush control, composition, and layering.
Each student will have the opportunity to produce original artwork on canvas, which can be displayed to foster a sense of accomplishment and pride.
The inclusion of aprons will help create a clean, organized workspace and promote responsible use of materials. Paint trays will support the efficient use and blending of colors, encouraging experimentation and precision. Overall, this project will enrich the visual arts curriculum by providing essential tools for creativity and engagement.
By funding this project, you will help equip students with the materials they need to fully participate in enriching, standards-based visual arts activities that inspire creativity and build confidence.
More than half 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
HBCU AlumNever Before Funded175 students impacted
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