Our donors are passionate about Art in Action. They want to make sure
children everywhere
use our outstanding
visual arts program.
Become a donor today!
Art in Action is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
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Third grade student artwork based on van Gogh portrait lesson
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When I joined Art in Action nearly a year ago, I did so knowing a few things...
... the curriculum was rich, deep and engaging for students, parents and teachers alike...
... that once schools tried the program, they almost always kept it going and that it engendered a culture of art that may not have been there before...
...Art in Action's founder, Judy Sleeth, had a passion for bringing high-quality art lessons to schools with an intensity that hasn't seemed to waiver over the 30 years since she created the organization.
What I didn't yet know was...
...the level of dedication that our small, hard-working staff and Board of Directors has for delivering the mission of our nonprofit organization...
...how hundreds of volunteers enable us to deliver art lessons and materials to schools that might not have art otherwise...
...that our generous corporate, foundation and individual donors make it possible to keep our fees low.
This incredible commitment from parents, teachers, administrators, donors, partners and volunteers has manifested itself in so many ways over this year. We have 161 participating Art in Action schools (and still counting) this school year alone. This represents over 43,000 students in nearly 1,600 classrooms! And at some point during the year we educated our 300,000th student since Art in Action began. Our volunteers have helped us prepare literally thousands of boxes of art materials. Our program team and committee have made sure that the curriculum aligns with the Common Core Standards and they trained over 1,000 parents and teachers to deliver the program in their schools.
As we prepare to turn the calendar page to a new year, I want to thank you, and everyone who helps us ensure that art thrives in schools. I know that you share our belief that the skills delivered through a comprehensive art program will stay with a child for a lifetime.
If you haven't already, I encourage you to consider making a gift to our Annual Fund to help us expand our reach and impact. As Vincent van Gogh declared, "Great things are done by a series of small things brought together." Working together we can make 2014 a year of great things at Art in Action.
Thank you.
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Event Sponsors
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Bravo Family | Carolyn and Richard Brennan | Anne Campbell & Michelle Green | Mary & Greg Carbullido | The David B. & Edward C. Goodstein Foundation | Elizabeth Grover | Jeanne Heise | Pamela & David Hornik | Lori & Dave Rhodes | Denise & Woody Shackleton | Judy & Wally Sleeth | Celia Walker
If you or your company would like to join our event sponsors, click here to see sponsor benefits. |
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Thank You Pro Bono Partners
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Art in Action supporters come in many different forms - individuals, corporate sponsors, foundations, volunteers and pro bono partnerships. We are fortunate to have all of these, but want to call attention to our two new pro bono partners.
A team of Hewlett Packard employees from around the
globe is helping us improve our processes and tools to  meet the growing demand for our school program. We are grateful to them for their expertise, enthusiasm and time.
Ammunition Group has been working with us in support 
of our technology initiatives. We're thrilled to have such experienced advisors!
We welcome this opportunity to work with these generous partners to help us expand our reach.
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Art Contest for 5th Grade Students
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Internationally acclaimed artist, storyteller and author Faith Ringgold's appearance as the keynote speaker at our annual event Soirée at Sunset on March 7, 2014, is the inspiration for our latest art contest. It is open to all 5th grade students. $50 prize for each of the top 10 entries, which will be selected by an impartial jury. Deadline: Jan. 10, 2014. Download contest rules.
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Rosies Workwear Fundraiser Benefits Art in Action
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Rosies Workwear is designed for women who are out  in the world getting their hands dirty and working hard. Who gets their hands dirtier, gets more creative, and puts their heart and soul into their work more than an artist? This is why Rosies is proud to sponsor an auction to benefit Art in Action.  Multiple artists have been given a pair of white overalls as a "blank canvas" to design an original work of wearable art. View these one-of-a kind overalls that will be auctioned online from Feb. 1-14, 2014 with 100 % of the proceeds donated to Art In Action.
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Thank You Kimball Foundation
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We want to thank the Kimball Foundation for their generous support. This new grant will support bringing our program to underserved schools in the San Francisco Bayview Hunter's Point area.
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Friends of Art in Action Tours
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Looking for a unique gift for the holidays or just something fun to do after the holidays? Join us and our art-loving friends for a private tour of Modern Nature: Georgia O'Keeffe and Lake George Saturday,
Feb. 22, 2014 at 8:45 am (before the museum is open to the public) at the de Young Museum, San Francisco. Register now
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New Schools - Growing More!
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We welcome the following schools who have joined us this month:
Bracher Elementary School, Santa Clara, CA
Bullard TALENT, Fresno, CA
Joseph George Middle School, San Jose, CA
Horace Cureton Elementary, San Jose, CA
Encinal Elementary, Atherton CA
Linda Vista School, San Jose, CA
Monte Verde Elementary, San Bruno, CA
Westwood Elementary, Santa Clara, CA
Do you know a school that needs a visual art program? Contact Jonelle or call 1.888.566.1982. See our full list of schools here.
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Bring Art in Action to Your School in January
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Start a dynamic visual arts program while aligning your lessons with the Common Core State Standards at your school now! Experience the award-winning Art in Action program with our special mid-year promotion -- receive a classroom license for only $125 (normally $200 per class)! Call 888.566.1982 or email sales@artinaction.org to
bring our program to your school.
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John James Audubon: Artist or Naturalist?
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Artwork by St. Stephen's student based on AiA's lesson on Audubon
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Fifth grade students at St. Stephen School inSan Francisco, CA recently had a discussion about Audubon's Wild Turkey, the first color plate in his book Birds of America. Audubon committed to find and paint all the birds of North America for this book. He traveled the backwoods of America paying hunters to collect specimens, which he used to study and create intensely detailed, biologically correct paintings.
St. Stephen students, and others from Art in Action schools around the country, study photographs to create realistic looking birds
and their habitats in chalk pastels. They use highlights and shadows to show the bird's form and discover interesting ways to use pastels to show texture. This lesson is a great way to integrate art with science and history in alignment with Common Core Standards.
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Art in Action t-shirts, aprons, and tote bags make great gifts for teachers, parents or friends! Contact lisa@artinaction.org for purchases.
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