In our recent interview with Canvas Rebel, our newest team member, SJ Spreng, opens up about the journey behind Give Kids Art. From its founding to pivotal moments of adapting to meet the evolving needs of the kids we serve, this conversation sheds light on the heart and resilience of our mission. We invite you to dive into the stories that continue to inspire our work and drive our passion for empowering young artists.
“One particular student, a 10-year-old named Max, came to GKA’s program with little exposure to art, feeling unsure of himself and hesitant to participate... Throughout his time in our program, Max began to grow excited about the idea of making “mistakes” in his art, eventually telling SJ that he loves to turn something that was a mistake into something else beautiful. By the end of the 10-week program, Max developed confidence, improved his emotional expression, and built a sense of community with the other children. Not only this, but he sought out to create his own comic book featuring the character designs he started developing during his free time at school.”
