So what is Art Feeds?

      So quite honestly, I learn new things about ArtFeeds every day that I am here, but a lot of my important questions and initial thoughts were answered and corrected on our first day. In this post, I am hopefully going to be able to answer a lot of questions about what ArtFeeds does and who they are and just give some insight as to who these wonderful people are that I'm working with!

Art Feeds is a non-profit organization that has reached 20,000 kids, 15 schools and 32 children's organizations since 2009 with their programs.

Extended Mission: Art Feeds believes all children are artists. We exist to feed creative development and facilitate emotional expression in children through art and community. To do this, we provide free theraputic art and creative education programs within schools and children's organizations by mobilizing teams of community member to bring all forms of art into classrooms. 

Vision: An inspired future fed by creative and expressive children who are powerful beyond measure. 

Values: We are learners- We strive to live by the lessons our students teach us: To Love Naively. Give Generously. Be Foolishly Compassionate.

We are FOR THE KIDS! Because we dream of an inspired future, we put the key players at the forefrom. Every decision we make and the details of our jobs are for the kids.

HQ are currently in Joplin, MO but chapters are forming and exist in other parts of the country.

 This is some of the main info about Art Feeds! There are a ton more topics I could cover, but I will start with this much. Today was day 2 in the office and had an amazing time! The lovely ladies we work with even make running errands fun. So excited to start to share some of the awesome things I get to experience with Art Feeds! If you have any questions please ask! I will be expanding on what I have shared soon, but please ask me any questions or visit  artfeeds.org.