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Mrs. Garra from Trenton, NJ is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sustainable and Customizable Painting

Help me give my students reusable and customizable watercolor and painting materials for art creation

  • $564 goal

This project expired on September 28, 2025.

This project expired on September 28, 2025.

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

My students love working with different art mediums and materials to create a variety of unique artworks. They have shown a particular interest in painting, watercolor and acrylic specifically. Not only is painting therapeutic and helps my young artists use flowing materials in an expressive way, but also gives them insight into all aspects of the art making process. Especially the "unfun" steps like cleaning and replenishing supplies for the next person.

With these reusable materials it is my hope to not only teach my students painting techniques but to also help foster a culture of responsibility for their own art education and supplies.

Not only will these items help cut down on the amount of waste discarded in my classroom (no more throwing out whole watercolor palettes because a color or two have ran out) but will also help me instruct my scholars on the proper care and maintenance of art making materials. With their effort and care, these supplies will hopefully be used by my future students for years to come.

The empty trays and oval refill pans will also give my artists the opportunity to choose their own colors and customize their palettes, helping them create art that is even more unique to them. I have found the more options I am able to provide for them, the more I can focus on my students' individual education and success. Thank you for helping me provide my students with quality sustainable materials and giving me the opportunity to instill responsibility and individuality in my developing young adults.

Mrs. Garra Trenton Ninth Grade Academy Grades 9-12

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.

Trenton, NJ View local requests

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

150 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
PRANG Refill Pans for Oval Watercolor Paint Set, 12 Pans per Box, Magenta (00818) • Amazon Business $9.99 3 $29.97
PRANG Refill Pans for Oval Watercolor Paint Set, 12 Pans per Box, Brown (00807) • Amazon Business $9.45 3 $28.35
PRANG Refill Pans for Oval Watercolor Paint Set, 12 Pans per Box, Purple (00806) • Amazon Business $9.41 3 $28.23
ESRICH Acrylic Paint Brushes Set, 20 Packs / 200 Pcs Nylon Hair Paint Brushes,Paint Brush Set Suitable for Oil,Watercolor,Rock Body Face Art, Kids Adult Perfect Art Painting Craft Paint Brush Kits. • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
ESRICH Paint Brushes Set,20 Packs 200 Pcs Acrylic Paint Brush Set,St. Patrick's Party Acrylic Oil Watercolor, Face Nail Art, Miniature Detailing,Rock Painting,Painting Artist Professional Kits(Green) • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
PRANG Refill Pans for Oval Watercolor Paint Set, 12 Pans per Box, Blue Violet (00816) • Amazon Business $8.29 3 $24.87
PRANG Refill Pans for Oval Watercolor Paint Set, 12 Pans per Box, Orange (00802) • Amazon Business $7.88 3 $23.64
PRANG Refill Pans for Oval Watercolor Paint Set, 12 Pans per Box, Blue (00805) • Amazon Business $7.88 3 $23.64
PRANG Refill Pans for Oval Watercolor Paint Set, 12 Pans per Box, Turquoise Blue (00819) • Amazon Business $7.88 3 $23.64
PRANG Refill Pans for Oval Watercolor Paint Set, 12 Pans per Box, Yellow Green (00812) • Amazon Business $7.88 3 $23.64
PRANG Refill Pans for Oval Watercolor Paint Set, 12 Pans per Box, Yellow (00803) • Amazon Business $7.88 3 $23.64
PRANG Refill Pans for Oval Watercolor Paint Set, 12 Pans per Box, Red Violet (00813) • Amazon Business $7.88 3 $23.64
PRANG Refill Pans for Oval Watercolor Paint Set, 12 Pans per Box, Red (00801) • Amazon Business $7.88 3 $23.64
PRANG Refill Pans for Oval Watercolor Paint Set, 12 Pans per Box, Green (00804) • Amazon Business $7.66 3 $22.98
PRANG Refill Pans for Oval Watercolor Paint Set, 12 Pans per Box, Black (00808) • Amazon Business $7.66 3 $22.98
PRANG Refill Pans for Oval Watercolor Paint Set, 12 Pans per Box, Blue Green (00815) • Amazon Business $7.08 3 $21.24
PRANG Refill Pans for Oval Watercolor Paint Set, 12 Pans per Box, White (00809) • Amazon Business $7.01 3 $21.03
Prang Refillable Oval Watercolor Trays, Oval Pan, White, Pack of 12 • School Specialty $6.97 3 $20.91

Materials cost

$440.02

Vendor shipping charges

$2.09

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.60

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$478.71

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$84.48

Total project goal

$563.19

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

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