Not for profit projects
I usually take on a couple of not-for-profit projects each year.
I look for opportunities to bring to joy to others through art and creativity.
Nature inspired artwork for Sussex Wildlife Trust
I created a nature inspired painting especially for Sussex Wildlife Trust, who have a stand at Sussex Art Fairs. Proceeds of art sales go towards protecting the natural heritage of the local area, and supporting environmental education so that future generations can future generations can experience the joy of connecting with nature.
Mini Blossoms auction for Miles for Refugees
I took part in a challenge set by British Red Cross, to cycle 285 miles in the month of September, representing the distance refugees travel between Paris and London on their route to safety. I auctioned some paintings to contribute towards my fundraising.
Creative baking for the Miles For Refugees challenge
Not only did I do cycling and an art auction for the British red Cross Miles for Refugees challenge, but I hosted a bake sale too! Baking always turns into a creative opportunity, and I couldn’t resist the chance to decorate them in aid of my cause.
Secret Postcard Sale for Artbox
I created a mini postcard sized painting to donate to Artbox London’s secret postcard sale. The proceeds of the sale go towards helping people with disabilities create, exhibit and experience art.
Ultimately their work improves the wellbeing and inclusion of people with disabilities and autism, whilst increasing their visibility in the community and raising the profile of their artwork in the wider world.
It is important to me to support initiatives that embrace artistry and creativity to make our society a better place for everyone to live.
Christmas Crafternoon for Mind
I hosted a Christmas Crafternoon for my friends and colleagues where we made Christmas crafts and had a lot of fun! We made homemade cards, crackers and I taught everyone how to make origami stars.
Postcards for Syria
I designed a postcard to be sent to Aleppo, showing the children in their war-torn region that there is a lot of love in the world for them. This heart-felt initiative was organised by Malaak NGO and Artfinder, and artists around the world joined in, contributing a postcard to share the love.
Coffee inspired artwork for Coffee Art Project
I created an artwork for the Coffee Art Project to promote coffee culture and raise money for their charity. It was exhibited at the London Coffee Festival and proceeds of the sale go towards bringing clean water and sanitation to coffee-growing communities.
Royal Parks Half Marathon for Artbox London
I decided to run the Royal Parks Half Marathon for Artbox London, a charity that runs art workshops, exhibitions and trips for people with disabilities.
It felt appropriate to support them as ultimately their work improves the wellbeing and inclusion of people with disabilities and autism, whilst increasing their visibility in the community and raising the profile of their artwork in the wider world.
The proceeds of my paintings sold during that period went towards my fundraising for Artbox London.
Paint palette cookies bake sale
I held a bake sale to support my fundraising towards the Artbox Half Marathon, and naturally, baked art themed cookies! The ‘spare’ cookies helped to keep my energy up during training too 😉