COVID-19 UPDATE November 2021
Although it is not our primary mission to provide basic needs, Art Power responded compassionately to the needs of our families and the community in Cozumel, Mexico by providing food depensas (pantries), cooked meals, and grocery certificates for our families who were experiencing food insecurity because of the Covid-19 crisis.
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 have 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.
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 have 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.
Art Power is a USA 501(c)3 organization on a mission to improve the lives of children and adults using 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!
RHYTHM AND DRUMMING
Rhythm and drumming sessions give the kids opportunity to explore another way of communication, develop motor skills, eye hand coordination, and body awareness. Not to mention it’s a lot of fun and they get their ya ya‘ s out! |
THE NEW STUDIO!! The studio is called Casa de la Creatividad (House of Creativity) We now have a larger art studio with a simple wood shop and a spacious covered patio to host safe, small groups. We are still located in Colonia CTM in the town of San Miguel, Cozumel, Mexico. January 2020 - The studio was busy; we saw about 130 attendees per week in just 16 hours that we were open! May 2021 - We welcomed back the kids (following occupancy restrictions and sanitary protocols). The studio sees about 96 attendees per week in the 16 hours we are open. |
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 skills, develop their initiative, curiosity, critical thinking, and decision making skills. We focus on children from 4 to 16 years old, but we welcome all-ages. Art is beneficial for everyone! |
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. With no message of wrong or fault, opportunity is just 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. |
