Art to Heart

Welcome! Art to Heart is an art sharing program that is cross borders, ages, genders, religions, and socio-ecomomic lines. It's sole purpose is to connect underprivileged children with someone else in the world that cares. I want to give these children something of their own - made just for them, and a chance to give something back.

Vision: Every living being needs to be recognized, respected, and loved for who they are, just as they are.

Mission: to connect children with someone else on the planet. Someone to know their name and communicate with them through art.

Why art: Art speaks volumes. And, there are no language barriers.

How it works:
Send me a picture following the requirements below. I will take it to a child in need and provide them with supplies to make a picture for you in return. Each artist will receive a piece of art upon my return, mailed to you in your envelope. Whenever possible, there will also be included a photo of the child who created it. Works of heart-felt art are exchanged!
For consistency I ask that the pictures contain some sort of figurative element. This way, children around the world can find some element they recognize in the work and find comfort in the familiar. Because of this, smaller children may choose something like collage work. Shared adult/child art is also appropriate.

Requirements:
1) The art needs to be on 8.5x11 paper for consistency and ease in transport. They may be drawings, rubbings, collage, however you are inspired, so long as it is flat and stackable.
2) Each piece should say “To my friend, From ______” (artist’s name) as personalizing this is a part of the experience.
3) Please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope.
Optional: Include a photo of the artist to be given to a child along with the art.

It is that easy. Please join me. For info. or to get involved write: art2heart@collectivecompassion.org