Art Angels
Community Outreach—“Art…Creativity…Love”
Ten years ago when funding was lost in the schools for activities such as Art Education, SWS’ “Art Angel Program” was born. Our community service “Art Angel Program” continues to provide art to children in the Washoe County School District at no cost to the schools or students. The artist groups are able to visit two schools a month during the school year.
SWS member instructors and helpers, and all art materials are supplied to offer young students a great watercolor painting experience. SWS and the May Museum also offer 2-3 yearly workshops for children in the community. We are extremely proud of the demand for, and the growing popularity of this respected program in the Truckee Meadows area.
How Funds are Raised
Several thousand dollars per year are needed to support the Art Angels Program. The principle means of raising funds is the Art Auction held at the SWS Art Exhibit during the hot air balloon races in September. The art exhibit is held at the Wilbur D. May Museum in the Rancho San Rafael Regional Park. Artists donate paintings for the silent auction. Attendees bid on the painting they want by writing their amount on a sign-in sheet. The highest bidder wins the painting. All funds collected go to the Art Angels Program. A visiting artist and teacher, Jack Shields, also donates two or more fine paintings to be raffled off during the same show. His paintings always raise a significant amount. Donations may also be made to SWS for the Art Angels Program.
