2024: A Year of Art & Impact at IPaintMyMind
2024 has been a truly remarkable year for all of us here at IPaintMyMind, and we wanted to take a moment to share our journey with you. Your support has been crucial in making this yearunforgettable. From inspiring murals in schools to scaling our digital mission, we've made tremendous strides, and we couldn't have done it without you.
Here’s a glimpse of what we’ve achieved this year:
At Sabin Elementary, art isn’t just a subject—it’s a transformative experience. Through IPaintMyMind’s (IPMM) school mural projects, Sabin Elementary has become a vibrant canvas, inspiring students and enhancing their educational environment.?IPMM delivered three massive murals, showcasing the power of art in schools.?
School mural projects are more than just decorative— they are a powerful tool for education and community engagement. Murals can transform dull hallways into vibrant learning spaces that reflect a school’s culture and values.
For Sabin Elementary, the vision was clear: to create an environment where art stimulates learning, creativity, and inclusivity.
2.?LollaPruLooza Event in late July downtown at The Prudential Building
The LollaPruLooza Event was a huge hit again this year, with 300 people printing t-shirts with the IPMM Team over a few hours! We have rocked this event for 3 years in a row and we love how excited participants get about collecting all the shirts over the years, printing their own, and learning a super accessible artistic medium, screenprinting!
We always talk about it being a great way for novices to get involved with a low barrier to entry, which makes it a great option for corporate events as well students.
Check out the video of the event where you can see how long the line was to print with us - what can we say, it was a lot of fun! And as with every corporate art project, revenue support sour arts education initiatives nationwide.
Email me directly - [email protected] - if you're interested in an event for your company!
We’ve donated up to 90% of our art collection to schools and community spaces as part of our mission to make art more accessible. This means schools that have participated in our Shared Walls program can keep and display their artwork for years to come. It’s all about creating inspiring spaces, celebrating diverse artists, and sparking creativity in classrooms.?
At IPaintMyMind (IPMM), we’re committed to making art accessible, especially for young, creative minds. This year marked our eighth partnership with Northwest Middle School (NWMS) in Belmont-Cragin, Chicago, for a special art field trip. We’re grateful to Principal Byrne for her ongoing support in bringing art into students’ lives.
This year’s 7th graders visited the You Are Beautiful shop and gallery, a space filled with creativity and positivity led by Matthew Hoffman and his team. Students explored inspiring artwork and participated in a hands-on workshop to create their own personalized “You Are Beautiful” pieces.
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The shop’s empowering stickers, posters, and merchandise also resonated with them. We thank Principal Byrne, Art Teacher Roxy Piersanti, NWMS staff, and the You Are Beautiful team for making this memorable day possible.
Together, we’re inspiring creativity in future generations.
We’ve significantly scaled our mission delivery across the country, bringing our innovative art resources to more schools and students than ever before, including more than 200 towns and cities across the US, from Hawaii to Kentucky! Our commitment to expanding access to high-quality art education continues to grow, and we’re excited to bring even more impactful artexperiences to classrooms nationwide.
As we scale, we remain focused on delivering creative resources that inspire and empower students, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to experience the transformative power of art.
Our Art Lesson Plans will be available in Spanish, so more educators and students can access our resources—ensuring no one is left behind in the creative process. As we look forward to 2025, we invite you to read the full blog post to learn more about these accomplishments, and how we can continue to make a difference together in the coming year. ?
How You Can Support Us We’re proud to be a top-rated nonprofit, and with your continued support, we can do even more. You can contribute in two meaningful ways:
We’re so grateful for your partnership in making 2024 a year of creative change. Together, let’s continue to transform lives through art in 2025!
Donate to IPaintMyMind today and make a difference! Thank you for being part of our mission. We’re looking forward to an even brighter future with you by our side.
Happy New Year and keep the creativity flowing,
Sincerely,
Evan La Ruffa
FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
P.S.?Let the power of this mural ignite your imagination and remind you of the transformative impact art has on our world.
Stay connected with us for more inspiring projects and discover how you can be part of the art movement that celebrates diversity and unity.
Founder @ IPaintMyMind | Artist & Executive | Fine Art, Experiential, Brand Strategy & Community Impact
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