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Ms. Honey from Pine Ridge, SD is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Coloring the Future: Art Supplies for Creative Minds

Help me give my students art supplies. Art inspires creativity, builds confidence, and enhances learning. My students need essential supplies—paints, brushes, and paper—to express themselves and thrive. Your support can spark their imagination and future success.

  • $535 goal

This project expired on May 16, 2025.

This project expired on May 16, 2025.

My Project

The art supplies I am requesting—such as sketchpads, paints, brushes, colored pencils, and markers—are essential tools that will unlock my students’ creative potential. These materials will allow them to explore different mediums, experiment with color, and develop their technical skills. With access to quality supplies, students will be able to bring their ideas to life in ways that inspire self-expression, critical thinking, and problem-solving. The supplies will give them the freedom to experiment, innovate, and fully engage in the learning process, cultivating a deeper appreciation for art and creativity.

The primary goal of this project is to provide my students with the necessary art supplies to foster creativity, self-expression, and personal growth.

I aim to create an environment where every student feels empowered to explore their imagination, build confidence through artistic achievement, and develop a deeper understanding of the world around them. By ensuring that no student is limited by a lack of materials, I hope to inspire their artistic journeys and encourage them to pursue their passions, whatever they may be.

My students are a diverse group of young, curious individuals with boundless creativity and unique perspectives. What makes them truly special is their passion for learning and their ability to see the world through an artistic lens. Many of my students come from backgrounds where access to art supplies and opportunities for creative expression are limited, yet they bring incredible enthusiasm and talent to the classroom. Their diverse ideas, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds enrich our learning environment, making them a vibrant, dynamic group that thrives when given the tools to create. With the right materials, they can turn their ideas into masterpieces and inspire one another to reach new heights.

Ms. Honey Lakota Technical High School Grades 9-12

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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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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

100 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Nicpro 6 Colors Large Bulk Acrylic Paint Set (128 oz, 1 Gallon) Rich Art Painting Supplies Non Toxic for Multi Surface, Canvas, Wood, Leather, Fabric Stone Craft for Kid & Adult with Pump, Color wheel • Amazon Business $159.99 1 $159.99
Chalkola Dry Erase Markers Bulk Pack of 60 (12 Vibrant Colors), Chisel Tip White Board Markers Dry Erase Pens - Whiteboard Markers for Kids, Home, Office Supplies, Back to School Supplies • Amazon Business $33.90 2 $67.80
DPDIAN Canvas Boards for Painting 40 Pack, 8 inch x 10 inch Super Value Pack, Artist Canvas Panels for Oil & Acrylic Painting • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Blick Studio Decorative Brush - Angular, Short Handle, 1/4" • Blick Art Materials $7.98 2 $15.96
Blick Studio Decorative Brush - Round, Short Handle, Size 8 • Blick Art Materials $7.98 2 $15.96
Rapha?l Stradivarius Synthetic Kolinsky Sable Brush - Round, Size 3/0, Short Handle • Blick Art Materials $7.91 2 $15.82
Rapha?l Stradivarius Synthetic Kolinsky Sable Brush - Spotter, Size 1, Short Handle • Blick Art Materials $7.90 2 $15.80
Rapha?l Stradivarius Synthetic Kolinsky Sable Brush - Spotter, Size 0, Short Handle • Blick Art Materials $7.79 2 $15.58
Blick Studio Decorative Brush - Round, Short Handle, Size 2 • Blick Art Materials $7.22 2 $14.44
Blick Studio Decorative Brush - Spotter, Short Handle, 5/0 • Blick Art Materials $6.84 2 $13.68
Blick Studio Decorative Brush - Spotter, Short Handle, 18/0 • Blick Art Materials $6.69 2 $13.38
Rapha?l Stradivarius Synthetic Kolinsky Sable Brush - Round, Size 2/0, Short Handle • Blick Art Materials $8.08 1 $8.08
Rapha?l Stradivarius Synthetic Kolinsky Sable Brush - Round Sharp, Size 2/0, Short Handle • Blick Art Materials $8.07 1 $8.07
Silver Brush BelleAqua Brush - Round, Short Handle, Size 5/0 • Blick Art Materials $8.03 1 $8.03

Materials cost

$396.58

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $21.81

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.95

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$454.34

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$80.18

Total project goal

$534.52

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