2023 Art for Hope Project
We’re kicking of the third annual Art for Hope Project! This year, participating artists will be fundraising for St. Judes Children’s Research Hospital. Details are below but please reach out with any questions or if you need additional information.
What’s the goal of The Art for Hope Project?
The goal of this project is to help put more art in to the world, encourage creativity, and collectively raise money for a singular cause each year. This challenge is open to both emerging and established artists, makers, photographers, and children of all ages.
The process is simple:
1) Opt in by emailing Megan at meganspillars@gmail.com
2) Create a piece of art in the month of October
3) Market the artwork in November - use the hashtag #artforhopeproject for better visibility online.
4) Contribute $ from sales to our fundraiser supporting St. Jude
Who are you raising awareness and funds for this year?
Tell me more about St. Jude’s.
Every day, 43 children in the U.S. are diagnosed with cancer.
St. Jude is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing, or food, so they can focus on helping their child live, regardless of the duration or the cost of care.
I’m an artist/maker - how do I get involved?
Opt in to participating by emailing me at meganspillars@gmail.com and I’ll send additional details. Please include your preferred medium and your website/IG handle.
Create a piece of art (an original or a print) with the goal of selling the artwork by December 1st.
On November 1st, consider posting a photo of the piece on social using the hashtag #artforhopeproject. I will also share some information about St. Jude that you can share w/ your audience. We want to drive awareness as well so anything you can share regarding childhood cancer or their work, we would apprecaite. If your art sells, you may donate a portion or all of the sale to St. Judes via our fundraising link. All donations are 100% tax deductible.
Also, please kindly share with your artist friends so we can make an even bigger impact. If your work does not sell within the designated timeframe, you are still welcome to donate directly to our fundraiser. We hope this challenge helps get your art in front of new collectors though while raising money for an amazing cause at the same time.
How should I market my artwork?
Marketing and sales is up to the individual artist but we will be helping to share your work and provide marketing guidance. In the past, artists have sold their art at shows, online via their websites, via Etsy, or have simply posted a photo of the work on their Instagram or social media using the hashtag #artforhopeproject. If you have questions on how to market your work, please reach to me directly and I’m happy to help. We’ll also share materials that you can use to share more about the project with your audience.
Children are welcome and encouraged to participate as well! Consider having your kids create art and sell it to grandparents, start an art club in your neighborhood to help raise money, encourage kids to contribute a portion of earnings to our fundraiser. We hope this provides another path to get kids creating and to teach them to give back at the same time.
My art sold! How do I donate?
Please donate any portion of the final sale to our Spotfund fundraiser here: 100% of the money raised will go to St. Jude and the amount you dontate is 100% tax deductible. Please donate by December 1st, 2023.
I love art. How can I get involved?
Starting November 1st, search the #artforhopeproject on Instagram. Consider supporting participating artists by purchasing their artwork or simply consider donating directly to our fundraiser online. I will also email a list of participating artists to my studio list on November 1st so you can reach to them and determine the best way to view their available artwork.
What organizations have you raised money for previously?
2023 - St Judes Research Hospital
2022 - The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
2021 - Wounded Warriors
Anything else I should know?
Please note that this is an artists challenge. We are not a 501c3 and are not hosting in-person fundraising events at this time. Artists are currently responsible for marketing, selling, and shipping artwork to the buyer. We are not responsible for lost or stolen work. The fundraiser will be run through a professional fundraising channel to ensure all money donated goes directly to St. Judes.
