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Mr. Hitz from Tucson AZ is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Vibrant Voices: Unleashing Artistic Expression

Help me give my students storage and proper art supplies so they can have the ability to express themselves artistically.

  • 13 donors
  • $1,905 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

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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.

Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Project

At our school, we're committed to nurturing creativity and self-expression in our diverse student body. However, limited access to art supplies has held back our efforts. That's why I'm launching the "Vibrant Voices" project to provide necessary resources and empower our students to explore and express themselves through art. Our students hail from varied backgrounds, each with unique talents waiting to be cultivated. Many of them possess incredible artistic abilities waiting to be nurtured. Despite challenges, our students show resilience, creativity, and a strong thirst for knowledge.

Art transcends barriers, providing a platform for all students to participate and collaborate, regardless of background or ability.

The project's main aim is to equip our campus with proper art supplies, ensuring every student can delve into their creativity. Through this initiative, I seek to foster creativity by offering diverse art supplies encourages exploration of different mediums and techniques, fostering creativity and innovation. I also want to enhance self-expression by empowering students to express thoughts, emotions, and experiences through artwork, utilizing art as a powerful tool for self-expression. I want to help boost confidence of my students because I know that engaging in artistic activities and witnessing creations come to life can enhance students' confidence and self-esteem, fostering a positive self-image.

The "Vibrant Voices" project isn't just about providing brushes, canvas, glue sticks, colored pencils, easels, and other materials; it's about empowering students to discover their voices, express themselves authentically, and embrace creativity. By investing in their artistic education, we're investing in a future of confident, innovative, and empathetic individuals. Every student at Pueblo Gardens K-8 deserves this opportunity, and with your support, we can make it a reality.

Thank you for considering our proposal.

Mr. Hitz
Grades 6-8

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola Oil Pastels Classpack, 12 Brilliant Opaque Colors, School Supplies, 336Count • Amazon Business $40.99 4 $163.96
AFMAT Sticky Easel Pad, 10 Pack Chart Paper for Teachers, Large Self Stick Flip Chart Easel Paper, 25 x 30 Inches, 30 Sheets/Pad Chart Paper • Amazon Business $144.00 1 $144.00
AMACO AMA46318R Air Dry Clay, 25 lbs. , White (Color may vary) • Amazon Business $41.99 3 $125.97
Classroom Storage Caddies Stackable Utility Caddies with 4 Compartment Plastic Caddies with Handle Portable Classroom Storage Bins Organizers for Kids Kindergarten Schools Art Craft Supplies (18 Pcs) • Amazon Business $59.99 2 $119.98
Discount School Supply TEMST144 Colorations Tempera Paint Sticks for Kids, Set of 144 – Easy to Use, Fast-Drying Paint for Kids, Includes– Paint Markers for Classroom and Home Learning • Amazon Business $117.00 1 $117.00
Rarlan Washable Markers Bulk, Markers for Kids, Bulk pack, 12 Colors, 240 Count • Amazon Business $42.96 2 $85.92
ARTISTRO 20 Jumbo Markers, Acrylic Markers with 15mm Jumbo Felt Tip for Rock, Wood, Canvas, Ceramic, Glass & More - Acrylic Paint Markers for Murals Posters Art Journals Tagging Calligraphy • Amazon Business $40.79 2 $81.58
KANVASTIC 8x10 Canvas Value Pack of 20 Premium Blank Canvas Boards for Painting • Amazon Business $27.00 3 $81.00
Acrylic Paint Strips For Kids&Adults,Bulk Set of 12 Washable Filled Paint Sets in 8 Colors,With 12 Paintbrushes,Painting Art Supplies Craft Paint Pots,Perfect for Home Birthday Party Favors(8 Color) • Amazon Business $15.99 5 $79.95
Acrylic Paint Strips For Kids&Adults,Bulk Set of 12 Washable Filled Paint Sets in 8 Colors,With 12 Paintbrushes,Painting Art Supplies Craft Paint Pots for Home Birthday Party Favors (Brown Purple) • Amazon Business $15.59 5 $77.95
Color Swell Bulk Colored Pencil Packs 30 Sets 12 Count Assorted Vibrant Pre-Sharpened Colors 360 Total Perfect for Kids, Teachers and Classrooms • Amazon Business $34.50 2 $69.00
12 Pack 13.8-inch Table Top Easels for Painting and Canvas - Wooden Holder Stand for Kids and Artists • Amazon Business $34.49 2 $68.98
Pacon Neon Poster Board - 22" x 28", Assorted Colors, Pkg of 25 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $28.79 2 $57.58
Crayola Construction Paper - 480ct (2 Pack), Bulk School Supplies for Kids, Classroom Supplies for Preschool, Elementary, Great for Arts & Crafts • Amazon Business $16.59 3 $49.77
Amazon Basics Purple Washable School Glue Sticks, Dries Clear, 0.24-oz Stick,60-Pack • Amazon Business $14.84 3 $44.52
Paint Cups – Paint Containers with Lids, 10 Pack No Spill Paint Cups for Kids Including Toddler Paint Brushes – Toddler Art Supplies Paint Cups with Lids for Kids Art Supplies • Amazon Business $13.36 3 $40.08
Rarlan Wood-Cased #2 HB Pencils, Pre-sharpened, 500 Count Bulk Pack • Amazon Business $37.96 1 $37.96
Paint Brushes, Anezus 50 Pcs Kids Paint Brushes Bulk Toddler Paint Brushes Set with Big Round Paint Brush and Large Flat Paint Brushes for Preschool Children Painting Party Supplies • Amazon Business $16.79 1 $16.79

Materials cost

$1,461.99

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $104.53

3rd party payment processing fee

$21.93

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,618.45

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$285.61

Total project goal

$1,904.06

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,904.06

12 Donors

-$1,709.36

Donations toward project cost

-$1,480.12

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$229.24

match offer

-$162.74

Match offer toward project cost

-$138.33

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$24.41

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$31.96

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