Starts with Art is a tribute to Kathi Parisi, who unfortunately passed away on June 4, 2020. Its a continuation of the program that she started in 2017, to encourage children and teens to develop their creativity and self-expression through art. We aim to achieve this by providing financial assistance to tax-exempt organizations that share our mission and uphold the legacy of the program established by Kathi. Funding decisions are made quarterly in January, March, June, and October, with a maximum request limit of $1000.
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Year Three - Still Going Strong!
$1000 Art Donation for By The Hand at Moving Everest in Austin
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By the Hand - Moving Everest located on the west side of Chicago (Austin Neighborhood) has been giving students abundant life - mind, body, and soul. La Grange Art League member Jeannine Stump is an art teacher at this location which had crayons and paper for these kids to do art on. She put in a request application (see the link above) with a list of supplies that upgraded the art room with markers, paints, art kits, art papers, mosaic tiles, fabric paint and yes, do we dare say it .... glitter paint!
We can't wait to share the amazing art work that these kids produce over with these supplies ... Stay Tuned! |
Year Two Recap
Year One Recap
Kathi Parisi Starts With Art -
Our Mission: KPSWA fosters the love of art in children and teens by empowering them to develop creativity and self-expression.
Our Vision: Introduce, Educate, and Enhance the love art in children and teens.
Our Values:
Our Goals:
KPSWA is a 501(c)3 extension of The LaGrange Art League.
Our Vision: Introduce, Educate, and Enhance the love art in children and teens.
Our Values:
- Inspiring
- Kindness
- Inclusiveness
- Acceptance
Our Goals:
- Educate – provide art education to children and teens.
- Support – provide art materials aligning with our mission.
- Exposure – increase impact within Chicagoland especially in areas with socio-economic disadvantages.
- Partnerships – establish ongoing partnerships with organizations aligning with our mission.
- Responsive – respond to requests aligning with our mission
KPSWA is a 501(c)3 extension of The LaGrange Art League.