At Creative Growth, our artists inspire everything we do. This year we’ve been able to reconnect with artists in the studio and facilitate once-in-a-lifetime experiences.
Aurie Ramirez just flew to New York for her solo exhibition at Summertime Gallery, took a horse-drawn carriage ride, and enjoyed her favorite—dumplings!
Lauren Dare just celebrated her first ever solo exhibition at Sargent’s Daughters in LA, and we felt honored to have participated in that special moment with Lauren and her family.
These stories demonstrate how Creative Growth provides a nurturing space for artists to develop their voices and share their talents with the world.
Twice the Giving
This year, your gift to Creative Growth will be doubled up to a total of $25,000 with our dollar-for-dollar matching gift challenge from our Board of Directors. Be sure to make your contribution by November 30, 2023 to double your impact.
You can donate online here or by mailing a check to Creative Growth Art Center at 355 24th Street, Oakland, CA 94612.
Your Donation at Work:
$100: Provides a day's worth of high-quality art supplies and materials for the artists
$250: Sponsors two hours of ASL interpretation, a critical need for language accessibility to d/Deaf artists and staff
$500: Provides Braille interpretation for one of our Oakland Gallery exhibitions
$1,500: Sponsors one young person with disabilities to attend our Saturday Youth Program free of charge. Give the gift of inclusion and empowerment this Giving Tuesday!
Help Fulfill our Specific Studio Needs:
$8,000: Supplies 2 kilns for our ceramics department
$800: Grants our artists with a much-needed air purifier with a HEPA filter for the ceramics class, which is super important for the health of the artists and teachers as silica inhalation can cause cancer
$2,000: Covers the cost of a dozen noise-cancelling headphones and ear buds for artists who are noise-sensitive
$200: Provides a lightweight skill saw for artists working in our wood shop who are unable to lift heavy tools
$700: Supplies a table saw for our wood shop to continue creating larger-than-life art
$1,000: Covers the cost of various tables and chairs designed specifically for artists with accessibility needs
We hope you will consider contributing at any amount that is meaningful to you in support of the 150+ artists with developmental disabilities that this beloved Oakland-based art center serves.
Thank you!