We conduct empowering art workshops and share art supplies with children locally and internationally. Read below to learn about our local events and international trips. Whether you're traveling with us to the other side of town or across the globe, we promise you an exhilarating time as you volunteer with us! Thank you for your continued monetary donations and art supplies in support of our projects!

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ART BEYOND BORDERS TRIPS 2012

Have you ever wanted to take a trip where you experience a foreign culture and touch lives? If so, we would love to have you join us on one of our upcoming international trips! Future destinations for 2012 are Ecuador, India, Africa, Costa Rica, and Guyana. Service, knowledge, culture and a sense of transformation will all be a part of your experience in an Art Beyond Borders trip with us!

Interested? Please complete a preliminary application and we will contact you!

Who Is Eligible To Go: Participants will be chosen from information provided on application forms, based on the skill set needed and group demographics needed for work teams. Applicants under 21 years of age must be accompanied by a parent. 
Photos from our 2010 collaboration with Atlanta Unity at Fatima School.Photos from our 2010 collaboration with Atlanta Unity at Fatima School. Visit our flickr stream for many more trip photos.

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LIST OF OUR CURRENT AND FUTURE PROJECTS

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* Working with The Art of Living Foundation to create gifts for Bhutanese Refugee children of Clarkston, GA - December 10, 201. Please contact us if you'd like to volunteer for this event.

* Going to Puyo, Ecuador to help a population of Aborigine children expel their creativity as they acclimate to society: April 14-22, 2012. Click here to view the trip flyer for dates, price & details! Please click here to apply online.

* Going to Ethiopia, Africa to teach the children of Kolfe Boys' Orphanage jewelry making so they have a way to sustain themselves once aging out of the orphanage: October 12-21, 2012. Click here to view the trip flyer for dates, price & details! Please click here to apply online.

* Creating an empowering & uplifting childrens art magazine titled Art & Pinta say, "Let's Create!" to share in Georgia schools as well as taking on our "Art Beyond Borders' trips!

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Recently Completed Projects:

*Helped grieving children due to the loss of a loved one at Kate's Club -June 23, 2011

* Created a public art mosaic project with Hurricane Katrina victims in New Orleans, LA; in collaboration with ALIVE in Aug. '11

* Created "Pinwheels of Hope" with Bhutanese Refugee population of Clarkston, GA

* Empower 400 children in Escuela Nuestra Seora de Fatima. We will be bringing art experiences to them again in Summer 2012

* Helping grieving children due to the loss of a loved one at Kate's Club - May 7, 2011

* Spreading the arts to children at Inner Quest's Spring Fair - May 11, 2011

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FAMILY FUN DAYS

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We will come to your neighborhood community center, school or library and host a great afternoon for you to have with your children. We plan fun, collaborative and empowering projects for families to create together! These workshops typically last two hours long and leave you walking out the door with something to proudly display in your home. Enjoy bonding time with your children while diving deep into your own creative genius!


ORDER OUR CHILDREN'S MINI-MAG!

Please help to support our fundraising efforts by purchaing an issue of our new children's magazine, 'Art & Pinta say, "Let's Create!" today for just $3.00 an issue.

 
ONGOING FUNDRAISER

We are selling $50.00 restaurant.com giftcards for $20.00 in a fundraising effort. These giftcards are available for many restaurants in your area at a deeply discounted rate. Please contact us if you are interested. Payment by PayPal and check accepted.

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SUPPLIES NEEDED
Child safe scissors (50 pairs)
Glitter
Glue sticks
Powder Tempura Paint
Paint Brushes (all sizes)
Drawing Pencils
Thick Markers
Decorative Ribbon, 1/2" or thicker
Construction Paper
Pipe Cleaners
Craft Supplies (buttons, pom-poms, foam sheets, etc)

This is a general list, please contact us with questions.


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We are currently taking considerations for future projects, please
contact us if you have a school or organization you'd like us to consider!