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Ms. Maddox from Los Angeles, CA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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New Brushes for High School Art Students

Help me give my students new classroom set of paint brushes for 2023!

  • $812 goal

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My Project

My high school art students love to paint. They are eager to experiment with art. I'm a high school art teacher in Los Angeles. This year I have 220 students on my roster. I teach 9th-12th grade students. Some of my students have never taken a painting class before. At the beginning of the school year, many of them were intimidated by paint, paint brushes, and all the traditional tools used in the medium. But by painting regularly they have gained confidence and have made tremendous improvements. Now they are excited to take on new projects.

Our class recently had a field trip to the Getty Villa Museum.

It was great to see them immerse themselves into classical art. When we returned to the classroom, my students were eager to paint. They said that seeing great art inspired them. They recently finished painting project that was a hybrid of Abstract and Realistic art. It was inspiring to see my students experiment with different materials and colors.

I encourage my students to learn about a variety of styles and art movements so they can find ones they can connect with. When they make connections with art, it's easier for them to find their own styles too.

Ms. Maddox Eagle Rock High School Grades 9-12

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Ms. Maddox

Los Angeles, CA 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

220 students impacted 13donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Dynasty Fine White Synthetic Brush Set - Short Handle, Canister of 120 • Blick Art Materials $209.11 1 $209.11
Dynasty Finest Golden Synthetic Brush Set - Set of 72 • Blick Art Materials $200.04 1 $200.04
Dynasty Finest Golden Synthetic Brush - Filbert, Size 8 • Blick Art Materials $4.63 25 $115.75
Dynasty Fine White Synthetic Brush - Round, Refill Brush, Size 6 • Blick Art Materials $2.86 25 $71.50

Materials cost

$596.40

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$54.57

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.95

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$689.92

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$121.75

Total project goal

$811.67

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$811.67

8 Donors

-$524.36

Donations toward project cost

-$448.21

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$76.15

match offer

-$284.36

Match offer toward project cost

-$241.71

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$42.65

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$2.95

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$0.00

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