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Mr. Garnica from Minneapolis, MN is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Brushstrokes of Change: Beautifying Our Community Through Murals

Help me give my students get art supplies such as paint, brushes, paint markers, and other materials to help launch a mural class for our students.

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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

Our students at Venture Academy are bursting with creativity and passion, ready to transform their surroundings into a vibrant reflection of their diverse stories and culture. To make this vision a reality, we’re launching a mural class that will empower them to design and paint large-scale art pieces, enhancing not only our school’s walls but also their skills and confidence.

We are seeking donations of essential art supplies, including paint, brushes, drop cloths, sketching tools, and sealants.

These materials are the building blocks of their artistic journey, allowing students to explore color theory, composition, and the practical techniques required for mural-making. Beyond art, this project encourages collaboration, problem-solving, and pride in their work as they see their ideas come to life.

Our goal is to foster creativity while instilling a sense of community and ownership. These murals will reflect our school’s values and serve as a lasting testament to the power of teamwork and self-expression. Students will not only develop technical art skills but also gain confidence and a sense of accomplishment that extends far beyond the classroom.

What makes our students special is their incredible diversity and resilience. They come from various backgrounds, each bringing unique perspectives and stories to share. This project will give them a voice and a platform to celebrate their individuality while contributing to something bigger than themselves.

Your support will help transform our school and community while shaping young artists into confident, inspired individuals ready to make a difference.

Mr. Garnica Venture 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.

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Minneapolis, MN View local requests

Nearly all 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

360 students impacted 13donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sax Optimum Golden Synthetic Taklon Paint Brushes, Assorted Sizes, Set of 72 - Aluminum/Wood/Nylon - Durable • School Specialty $125.02 1 $125.02
Handy Art© Acrylic Paint - Set of 8 Half-Gallons • Nasco $124.92 1 $124.92
Royal Langnickel Clear Choice Brush Set - Golden Taklon, Flat, Set of 60, Long Handle • Blick Art Materials $55.00 1 $55.00
School Smart Synthetic Watercolor Paint Brushes, Assorted Sizes, Set of 72 - Aluminum - Durable • School Specialty $50.02 1 $50.02
24 Posca Paint Markers, 3M Fine Posca Markers with Reversible Tips, Posca Marker Set of Acrylic Paint Pens | Posca Pens for Art Supplies, Fabric Paint, Fabric Markers, Paint Pen, Art Markers • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
Sharpie© Fine-Point Markers - Black - Canister of 36 • Nasco $37.04 1 $37.04
16 Posca Paint Markers, 3M Fine Posca Markers with Reversible Tips, Posca Marker Set of Acrylic Paint Pens | Posca Pens for Art Supplies, Fabric Paint, Fabric Markers, Paint Pen, Art Markers • Amazon Business $32.16 1 $32.16
ARTEZA Craft Acrylic Paint Set, Set of 20 Vintage Tones Acrylic Craft Paint, Artist Paints Art Supplies for Glass, Wood, Ceramics, Fabrics, Leather • Amazon Business $22.86 1 $22.86
Royal Langnickel Golden Taklon Large Area Brushes - Flats, Set of 12 • Blick Art Materials $19.27 1 $19.27
Royal Langnickel Golden Taklon Classroom Value Pack - Rounds and Flats, Set of 30 • Blick Art Materials $19.27 1 $19.27
8 Posca Paint Markers, 3M Fine with Reversible Tips, Set of Acrylic Paint Pens for Art Supplies, Fabric Paint, Fabric Markers, Art Markers • Amazon Business $16.95 1 $16.95
Sharpie Permanent Markers Variety Pack - Black, Set of 6 • Blick Art Materials $5.50 3 $16.50
Funto Dual Tip Acrylic Paint Markers, Paint Pens for Rock Painting, Wood, Canvas, Ceramic, Fabric, 12 Colors, Quick Drying, Non-Toxic, Arts and Crafts • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Posca PC-3M Paint Marker Pens - Glass Metal Pen - Set of White, Gold and Silver • Amazon Business $11.28 1 $11.28
Acrylic Paint Pens - Permanent Markers 2 Gold Pens & 2 Silver Paint Marker Pens Set of 4 Acrylic Pens 0.7mm Extra Fine Tip - Ideal for Rock Painting, Fabric, Glass, Wood, Canvas, Ceramic, Porcelain • Amazon Business $5.97 1 $5.97

Materials cost

$601.24

Vendor shipping charges

 $17.50

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.02

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$657.76

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$116.08

Total project goal

$773.84

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $773.84

11 Donors

-$669.42

Donations toward project cost

-$569.01

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$100.41

match offer

-$104.41

Match offer toward project cost

-$88.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.66

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