Art Power is a USA 501(c)3 organization on a mission to improve the lives of children and their families through the transforming power of creating art. We create free or low cost therapeutic choice-based art studios that helps build skills, nurture expression, provide respite, and inspire self-confidence and self-esteem in children facing formidable circumstances such as homelessness, poverty, abuse, and illiteracy.
Art Power plants the seeds of positive change that improves lives and communities. We believe that creativity and expression are like a sword that cuts through the grinding tragedy of poverty and other hardships and its effects on the human spirit and intellect. Art challenges the mind and loosens the binding ties of oppression, depression, and sexism. Making art is relaxing, soothing and renewing. Art offers a new viewpoint. Art challenges the creator and creates opportunity for personal success, builds self confidence and grows self esteem. Art creates learners and learners become doers. We believe that every child deserves to experience joy and have the opportunity to grow and experience success.
Art Power plants the seeds of positive change that improves lives and communities. We believe that creativity and expression are like a sword that cuts through the grinding tragedy of poverty and other hardships and its effects on the human spirit and intellect. Art challenges the mind and loosens the binding ties of oppression, depression, and sexism. Making art is relaxing, soothing and renewing. Art offers a new viewpoint. Art challenges the creator and creates opportunity for personal success, builds self confidence and grows self esteem. Art creates learners and learners become doers. We believe that every child deserves to experience joy and have the opportunity to grow and experience success.
This is Art Power!
OUR STUDIO GUIDES AND VOLUNTEERS
We could not do all that we do for the kids without our staff and volunteers. Each one brings a unique perspective to accomplish our mission. V -versatile O -optimistic L -loyal U -unique N -nurturing T -teaching E -enthusiastic E -empathetic R -reliable We have volunteers from all walks of life: artists, Americans, engineers, Mexicans, therapists, teachers helping us fulfill our mission. |
THE STUDIO
The studio is called Casa de la Creatividad (House of Creativity) We moved again! After dealing with a big leak in the ceiling of the 2nd studio, and a landlord who wanted to raise the rent and not fix the leak we set out on a search for a new location The new location opened May 2022. After 4 years and 3 locations OUR DREAM is to raise enough capital to purchase land to build the perfect studio for the needs of the kids--Space for a reading corner, a separate room for the carpintería (hammering and drilling is LOUD!) and ample space for all the ideas and creating that flow from our kids, and a display area that the kids can show their work with pride. A space of our own will create stability in the community, and a place for growth without spending energy on searches for a suitable space, moving, and re-organizing. Would you support us in this dream? |
THE KIDS
Kids like Karla, Cristina, and Sergio come to Casa de la Creatividad for the opportunity to create art, relax, and socialize. The kids may not realize it, but in the studio they learn practical skills, develop their initiative, curiosity, critical thinking, and decision making skills. Through the time spent with us, their self esteem blossoms, their self confidence grows, their new found sense of agency allows them to feel like they have a place in the world. We focus on children from 4 to 16 years old, but we welcome all-ages. Art is beneficial for everyone! |
Covid Food Program
Through your generosity we distributed 894 food baskets, provided 5,428 cooked meals, and gave out over $9655 USD of grocery certificates to the families of Cozumel in 2020 and 2021
As of November 1, 2021 we officially concluded our Covid Food Assistance Program for families so we can continue to concentrate on our primary purpose - providing therapeutic and growth opportunities for the underserved children of Cozumel in our art studio.
As of November 1, 2021 we officially concluded our Covid Food Assistance Program for families so we can continue to concentrate on our primary purpose - providing therapeutic and growth opportunities for the underserved children of Cozumel in our art studio.
our Goal
Create Art
empower kids
change lives
It's up to us to
offer CHANGE
In a place where the necessities of life are often the only things people can afford, the studio is a refuge from every day stresses of poverty and a place of opportunity. Lasting change comes slowly and happens over time, and is offered not forced. We change our judgment to curiosity, with no message of wrong or fault, opportunity is offered. |
The undeniable benefits of
ART
Do you remember how it feels to be creative and make something? It feels good doesn't it? ART has the POWER to transform, to illuminate, to educate, inspire and motivate. Art reduces stress and anxiety while increasing positive feelings. Art encourages creative thinking and enhances problem solving skills. Art provides a sense of accomplishment and naturally boosts self esteem. Art encourages people to step out of their comfort zone and take safe risks. Art makes people better learners. Art creates connection, empathy, tolerance among people, and increases loving feelings. Now let's imagine the world with more art! |
Casa de la Creatividad
OUR STUDIO
Our therapeutic choice-based studio, Casa de la Creatividad (House of Creativity), is a safe place where we can nurture creativity and encourage growth and exploration. Art that is created and inspired by the artist's own experiences enhances authenticity and growth as an individual. The artists direct their own work and learning; they ask questions and see the possibilities in the world around them. Choice-based art making decreases comparisons to others, and a nurturing community evolves; the artists coach each other, encourage each other, discuss, share, and celebrate themselves and each other. |
