Past projects 3
Dreamers' Art Exhibit
Funded Nov 28, 2015This project was a fundraiser for our school's International Dreamers Scholarship Fund. The scholarship was founded several years ago to give our undocumented students financial assistance when pursuing a college degree. A club was later formed called the Dreamers Club. It consists of a group of students who are interested in helping their classmates achieve their goals.
I noticed the club was trying to raise money with bake sales and such. I suggested we have an art show and sell their paintings and drawings. I had a lot of artwork that had been left behind by students who had graduated. To add to those works, members of the Dreamers Club made paintings that we thought people would like. A nearby gallery owner let us use her space free of charge. Our grant from Donors Choose allowed us to buy frames and make a nice presentation. We also sold some unframed works.
The exhibit was a tremendous success. We sold all of the framed works and almost all of the unframed pieces. Work was sold in the gallery and on line. We made over $800 in one evening. The whole experience was exciting and fulfilling for our kids: making the art, seeing how great it look framed, curating and overseeing the exhibit, and seeing how much people valued their work. Your generous donation to our project made it all possible.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Chatman
The Classroom Gallery Scene
Funded Mar 17, 2010Thank you so much for making all of this possible. We had our gallery opening in June and it was a popular event at our school. My students were proud to have their work displayed and to have their friends and teachers come and see it at a celebration that included live music and dancing.
This will become an art room tradition, an exhibition at the end of each semester. It has been very exciting for me to see how much people care about the arts and our kids and to host The Classroom Gallery Scene. Once again, my students and I are grateful for your generosity and your belief in the importance of art.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Chatman
An International Exhibition in Brooklyn
Funded May 29, 2008Thank you so much for choosing to fund our project.
Your donation will help get next year off to an exciting start. My students were so prolific this year that we have already amassed a great body of beautiful artwork that is worthy of being exhibited. We are still a new school and an event like this could be the beginning of a time-honored tradition. Once again, thank you and I look forward to corresponding with you next fall.
Sincerely,
Cynthia ”
With gratitude,
Ms. Chatman