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In celebration of Kathi's birthday on 12/22, Starts with Art presented Grace Housing Complex with a check for $1000 for art supplies to be distributed in low-income areas of Chicago. Grace Housing Complex is an economic and community development organization focused on providing low-income families with supportive services, personal development opportunities, and affordable housing access within the greater Chicago-land area. Through the implementation of their programs, the aim is to create: stable, safe, and healthy communities. This donation will be used to supply tote bags, pencils, pens, crayons, markers, sketchbook/composition books paper, construction paper/watercolor paper, glue, supply boxes, and erasers. Follow their good work on Facebook or Twitter or check out their website at www.gracehousingcomplex.org .
If you'd like to join us in celebrating Kathi's memory, please donate to the Kathi Parisi Starts With Art program through the La Grange Art League in honor of Kathi at https://www.lagrangeartleague.org/store/p414/Kathi_Parisi_Starts_with_Art_Scholarship_Donation.html#/.
If you'd like to join us in celebrating Kathi's memory, please donate to the Kathi Parisi Starts With Art program through the La Grange Art League in honor of Kathi at https://www.lagrangeartleague.org/store/p414/Kathi_Parisi_Starts_with_Art_Scholarship_Donation.html#/.
Another happy scholarship recipient from this fall showing off her painted rock that she transformed into a cookie! The only person who will be happy you took that bite will be the dentist!
If you know of a child who loves art and needs help to attend one of our classes, contact us at:
KPStartswithart@gmail.com
If you know of a child who loves art and needs help to attend one of our classes, contact us at:
KPStartswithart@gmail.com
We're not resting! Programs have already begun for Year 2!
KPSWA is sponsoring supplies for Chicago's Austin Community Art Project led by LGAL Member Antonio Ruppert.
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Jesse Howard Workshop 5/29/21 West Chicago Bible Church - Austin:
Austin High School alum Jesse Howard's art work has been shown in galleries and museums worldwide. His artwork is sought after by collectors and auction houses. KPSWA sponsored the art supplies for this event. |
Art in the Park 5/30/21 Lafollette Park - Austin Community
KPSWA supplied the art supplies for this community event led by Antonia Ruppert in Lafollette Park. This event teamed up with community organizations like CPD to celebrate the Austin Community through art. |
Thanks to the generosity of our donors, Kathi Parisi Starts With Art had a successful year keeping Kathi's legacy scholarship program going while supporting new benefactors with art supplies.
We invite you to view the video below for some year one highlights.
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.