COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Arizona Art Alliance has a long history with Community Outreach. (You can read more about our history by clicking the box at left).
Currently, five AzAA member arts organizations host veterans art classes throughout central Arizona. Each program varies from one to the next. Check out each program to see which is best for you, not only geographically, but also the frequency and location in which the classes are held. Click the links below to learn more.
Art. We all started our lives as artists, and somehow, for reasons known only to ourselves, we got away from it. It is an inherent, and important, part of our lives. Whether it is or making or beholding art, art has a positive neurological impact on the body, mind and spirit. Recent studies have confirmed what we have known for decades. It is a tool that reduces stress, improves overall well being. When a person is making art and achieves a state of FLOW, pain and stess slip away. Art is as essential to life as breathing.
ARIZONA ARTISTS GUILD
NORTH PHOENIX
4th Saturday each month
10 am – 2 pm
18411 N. 7th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85023
David Bradley, Program Coordinator
602-828-4713
info@ArizonaArtistsGuild.net
WHAM (What’s Happen’n Art Movement)
SURPRISE
2nd Monday of each month 10 am – 2 pm
16560 N. Dysart Rd., Surprise, AZ 85378
Marty Wolfe, Program Coordinator
MartysFineArt@gmail.com
623-584-8311
WHAM (What’s Happen’n Art Movement)
SURPRISE
3rd Monday of each month
10 am – 2 pm
Loma Linda Community Center
420 E. Loma Linda Blvd, Surprise
Marty Wolfe, Program Coordinator
MartysFineArt@gmail.com
623-584-8311
MESA ART LEAGUE
MESA –
Weekly/Thursday mornings
10 AM-1:00PM
Aster Senior Center
247 N. MacDonald St., Mesa, AZ 85201
Loralee Sickle Harris, Coordinator
mesaartonline@gmail.com
SONORAN ARTS LEAGUE
CAVE CREEK –
Weekly / Thursdays 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Stagecoach Village
7100 E. Cave Creek Rd, Ste. 144,
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
480 488-2307 | info@sonoranartsleague.org
MOUNTAIN ARTISTS GUILD
PRESCOTT –
1st & 3rd Thursdays
10:00 AM-2:00 PM
228 N. Alarcon Street, Prescott, AZ 86301
guild@mountainartistsguild.org
928-445-2510
Survivors of Suicide Classes
In partnership with Your Art Your Story, classes are held at Arizona Artists Guild, offering free art classes to anyone whose life has been impacted by suicide: the loos of a loved one to suicide as well as attempt. Attendees will receive the benefits of expression, social interaction with others, and the enjoyment of quality time engaged in a creative activity. Working alongside one another so that they can meet and share with people in similar situations.
click here to learn about Your Art Your Story and to participate in classes
“ENRICHING LIFE THROUGH ART”
Community Outreach is central to Arizona Art Alliance’s Mission.
Arizona Art Alliance partners with member arts organizations to provide:
– art instruction
– supplies
– materials
– exhibition opportunities
Monetary donations aid in the development and implementation of art classes and mentoring programs.
Thousands of volunteer hours are generously given by our members to support these programs. Programs assisted by the Alliance benefit students of all ages and levels of ability, including Veterans, and Survivors of Suicide.
Artists are very generous with their time and resources to sustain and expand these programs. Supported programs are listed below.
Visit the calendar for an updated class schedule.
Your support helps us to bring more classes, supplies and offerings to the Veteras and the Survivors of Suicide who participate in our programs.
Join us in making a differnece.
Donation
Donation Amount
| Item | Charge |
|---|---|
| Donation | $NONE |
| Fees ( 3% ) | $NONE |
| Total | $No Charge |
The Veterans Outreach Program is sponsored by:
DESERT SAGE ARTISTS’ “CARING THRU ART”
Residents of Life Care of Paradise Valley
This program is managed by the Desert Sage Artists and has been ongoing for almost twenty years in partnership with Life Care of Paradise Valley. Art classes for seniors, disabled and residents are lead by compassionate professional artists. Art shows and displays of the residents’ work are also managed by these volunteers. There is a joy in the recognition of accomplishment through awards that continues to inspire the residents. Contact: Pat Johnston – Patj579@aol.com.
DESERT ARTISTS’ “EXTRA SPECIAL ART”
Students with Special Needs
Extra Special Art volunteers have been active for many years in the Cave Creek Unified School District offering art experiences and instruction to special-needs children of all ages in the Life Skills, Positive Learning Center and high school Special Education classes. Students with physical and intellectual challenges participate in a personal-success oriented program and benefit from expression through art. They participate in shows and exhibitions of their work. They are exposed to different art materials as well as cultural and historic art and craftsmanship. Desert Artists also shares the resources, materials and volunteer work with the Scully Learning Center Foundation. Scully offers art and craft instruction to special-needs participants of all ages. They also have other activities such as gardening, animal care, music and more. Some of our special-needs students have been with us from first grade through high school and are now continuing to participate at the Scully Learning Center. Contact: Ann Rice, Programs Coordinator – tidbitsart@gmail.com.
Other Ways We Help Those with Common Outreach Art Goals
Kids In Focus
Kids In Focus is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to empowering and inspiring at-risk youth to reach their potential using photography to ignite their imagination and build their sense of confidence and value. Tapping into the power and universal language of photography, Kids In Focus enables children to gain a new perspective on themselves and their environment. The kids’ eyes are opened to their own potential for creativity and success and to new possibilities of connecting with others and the world.
Click here to learn more about Kids In Focus.
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