The painting of the portraits was my favorite part of this process because it was a challenge that I felt successful in, and I got to spend time staring into my mother’s eyes and reflect on what I had learned about her.
It was extraordinary to teach 60+ students foundational animation techniques….students seemed to glow with professionalism…(they) were able to successfully engage with the assignments, work in teams, and create solely from their imaginations new worlds, characters, and stories.
Students I thought would never step up, stepped up. The student who argued with me every day, and who is grieving the death of a sibling, ended up stage-managing her scene-mates. The student who had cut my class for most of the first marking period, came to class for every rehearsal. The student who lost his script three times had his lines mostly memorized…and on and on…
When I did the play, I felt so happy sharing my family’s history to other people that came.
The students gained confidence in their abilities. They grew creatively and as a class. They feel amazed and proud of what they accomplished!
There are many ways to give, and no donation is too small. All gifts are tax-deductible.
If you have any questions about giving financially, please contact our Executive Director by emailing Gwen@ArtsforOaklandKids or by leaving a message at (510)488-3036.
You can give a one-time, recurring monthly, or annual gift. You may also donate to a specific fund if you so choose. You may either mail a check or give online.
Mail Your Donation to:
Arts for Oakland Kids
3871 Piedmont Avenue #11
Oakland, CA 94611
Stocks are an easy way to give generously. When you donate stock to charity, you’ll generally take a tax deduction for the full fair market value.
If you would like to make a memorial or honorary gift, please contact our executive director. We will contact your honoree or their loved one of the gift and provide recognition on our website.
Your estate gift can ensure that Oakland kids will have arts education for many years to come. Ask our executive director about making an estate or endowment gift. You can establish a named endowment that may be earmarked for specific purposes with as little as $25,000.
We have numerous financial and in-kind sponsorship opportunities throughout the year. If you are interested in discussing sponsorship opportunities please contact our Executive Director at Gwen@ArtsforOaklandKids.org.
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We welcome and appreciate your time as a volunteer. Our volunteers help at our fundraising events, and/or with their specific expertise. Volunteers also host themed dinners at their homes for 15-20 people. Give as much or as little time as you can. If you are interested in volunteer opportunities contact our Executive Assistant at Admin@ArtsforOaklandKids.org.