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

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A Chance at Change in Art Class

My students need paintbrushes, paint, canvas, watercolor paper, and masks to express themselves through art.

  • $456 goal

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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.

My Students

By the end of the year, I want my students to be able to analyze works of art at a college level and to learn various techniques to create their own works of art. But one of my biggest challenges is funding; while I have funds for my science classes, I pay out of pocket for my art classes.

The students I work with are not what you would typically call "good students." In fact, many of them either dropped out of traditional schools or were kicked out.

They come from low-income backgrounds, and many of them have anger management issues or are homeless. Despite everything, they are looking for a second chance at getting an education to change their lives.

My Project

I envision having the students learn about concepts such as symbolism and color scheme by analyzing the work of various artists like Frieda Kahlo and Georgia O'Keeffe. The students will use watercolor techniques, among others, as a basis for replicating their work and for creating their own original pieces. I hope that they will be able to compile solid art portfolios by the end of the year so they can demonstrate what they can do to the community.

A donation to this cause will mean that my students will have a safe, therapeutic space to explore art.

But more than that, they will be able to build their self-esteem because they can say that they are proud of their work at the end of the year.

Ms. Chan Youthbuild Charter School South La Grades 9-12

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Los Angeles, CA View local requests 50 students impacted 6donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Blickrylic Student Acrylics - Basic Color Set, Pack of 6, Pints • Blick Art Materials $22.53 5 $112.65
Creativity Street Papier Mache Mask - 8" tall x 5.25" wide • Blick Art Materials $2.01 40 $80.40
Blick Canvas Panel - 12" x 16" • Blick Art Materials $1.67 40 $66.80
Strathmore 200 Series Watercolor Paper Student Pad - 9" x 12", Cold Press, 15 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $2.87 15 $43.05
Richeson Slightly Imperfect Assorted Brush Set - Set of 42 • Blick Art Materials $19.83 1 $19.83
Standard Shipping • Blick Art Materials $0.00 1 $0.00

Materials cost

$322.73

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $29.53

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.84

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$387.10

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$68.31

Total project goal

$455.41

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $455.41

4 Donors

-$287.76

Donations toward project cost

-$259.60

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$28.16

match offer

-$150.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$127.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$17.65

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 $0.00

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