Your generous donation provides Joanne with the financial support to continue making new art while developing impactful arts programming and fostering a creative community.
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Joanne’s art receptions are free to attend. She also shares her artistic voice through presentations, videos, writing, digital images and mentoring, also often for free. Joanne’s work goes beyond the canvas and is also social. She responded to the pandemic by pivoting to serve her community through the launch of a mask-making group during a PPE shortage. When the world opened up, Joanne organized special events to reconnect people, place and art such as film screenings, receptions and music concerts. These activities are free or are low cost.
Joanne sits on the First Saturday and Eastside Atelier leadership committees. She works tirelessly to raise awareness of the Lower Mainland’s amazingly talented artists. She has been directly involved with or overseen numerous, successful engagement initiatives. First Saturday’s membership has grown 33% year-over-year despite increased fees that reduced membership. Eastside Atelier has become one of Vancouver’s most connected, sought-after and largest art collectives!
Who receives my donation?
100% of your donation goes to Joanne to help her cover operational costs including like studio rent, art supplies, event supplies and supporting services.
Are donations tax deductible?
No. Tax deductions apply for registered charity organizations only.
How else can I support Joanne?
There are many ways to support. Attend an art show. Purchase original art, greeting cards or limited edition prints is a wonderful way to support if resources allow. Hire Joanne to paint a mural. Or, bring a friend to an event. Forward her email to a friend! Connect with Joanne on social media, then like and comment. This helps build a thriving online community while helping her work get exposure. Volunteer at events. Or, sponsor an event with a venue or refreshments.
Why is art important?
Art and community are more important than ever. A blend of social isolation, pandemic grief and climate crisis amidst a looming recession is recipe for increased stress. Hope, healing and new solutions can be found through exercising our creativity. Art validates shared, human experiences and asks important questions. Art improves well-being. Read this article by Forbes Magazine about how doctors are prescribing art.
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You can donate a small amount directly to Joanne by clicking the donate button below. Your contribution can be a small, one-time or monthly donation. Every bit helps!
Thank you.
Your generous donation will provide Joanne with the financial support to continue creating new art and arts programming while helping her foster community. She relies on the generosity of others.
A huge thank you to all Joanne’s donors. Your kindness has made a significant difference!