With your generosity, we can support more artists to build meaningful connections and assert their place in the contemporary art world.

To make this possible, we need to raise $140,000 by the end of the year. We can reach that goal with your help.

If you are able, please consider unlocking these matching opportunities to double or even triple your impact:

Donations given by November 28 will be matched dollar for dollar by the Coleman Foundation up to $25,000.
Donations of $1,250+ will be matched dollar for dollar by an anonymous donor up to $25,000.

Together we can show the world what is possible when artists with disabilities are valued in community and given the opportunity to realize and share their creative vision.

This is Just the Beginning…

We know that a truly thriving community comes from shared interests and working toward a common goal. And in 2023, our community grew:

We led courses at The Evanston Art Center and Art Center Highland Park
We launched off-site projects opening new opportunities for artists to curate and explore new materials and techniques
We expanded off-site trip opportunities for artists to visit galleries and museums
We enrolled more artists

In 2024 we will expand our programming staff to meet the growing enrollment needs at our studios and in-home program, we will continue to invest in our gallery program bringing our artists’ work to an ever-expanding audience, and we will launch programming on Chicago’s South Side.

None of this would be possible without your support. Let’s give more artists a sense of belonging and connection in 2024.

Other Ways to Donate

Interested in donating via stock, cryptocurrency, Donor Advised Fund, bank transfer or another alternative? Visit our Non-Cash Giving page to learn more or contact us at giving@artsoflife.org.