Support the Arts through Donations

If you appreciate the arts and the many benefits that art education can have on children of all ages then perhaps you might want to consider becoming one of our treasured donors, patrons or volunteers that help Ano's Art Academy inspire the imagination of children who may not otherwise discover their creative abilities. Helping children explore, problem solve and develop creative thinking skills will prepare them well for any occupation they pursue later in life. Research has proven that an art education enables students to think critically, ask questions, and ultimately, find their own answers and "think outside the box".

If you'd like to become a donor, please contact us via email for more information at anosart@frontier.com

Benefits of Arts Education

An art education has many benefits such as:

  • it stimulates and develops the imagination and critical thinking, and refines cognitive and creative skills.
  • has a tremendous impact on the developmental growth of every child and has proven to help level the "learning field" across socio-economic boundaries.
  • strengthens problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, adding to overall academic achievement and school success.
  • develops a sense of craftsmanship, quality task performance, and goal-setting—skills needed to succeed in the classroom and beyond.
  • teaches children life skills such as developing an informed perception; articulating a vision; learning to solve problems and make decisions; building self-confidence and self-discipline; developing the ability to imagine what might be; and accepting responsibility to complete tasks from start to finish.
  • nurtures important values, including team-building skills; respecting alternative viewpoints; and appreciating and being aware of different cultures and traditions.

— Source: Americans for the Arts, 2002

Benefits of Donating

Because we are a non-profit organization, your donation is tax deductable and will be put to good use purchasing art materials and supplies, as well as the overhead costs associated with running an Art Academy. Please join the many wonderful people that generously support Ano's Art Academy and consider becoming a donor, patron or volunteer. You'll be glad you did and will help make a big difference in the life of a child.

To become a donor, volunteer or patron, please contact us via email for more information at anosart@frontier.com

Ano's Art Academy Donor List

Grants and Donations Received
Autzen Foundation
Dick Blick
Suzanne Bonamicci
Scott and Sara Kelly
Dr. Key (from Key Laser)
Scott Lewis and Laura Rose-Lewis
Oregon Arts Commission (Arts Recognition Grant)
Pan Pastel
Reser's Fine Foods
Shari’s Restaurants
Warren & Sheryl Rosenfeld
Simon Hamparzumian
United Health
Dan and Ann Vollum
Youth Service America

Donor List
Anna & Kerstin Baird
Eric Banks - Trade Printing
Dick Blick
Susan Bonamici
Nell and Bob Bonaparte
Anita and Donald Braun
Renee and Tim Dugan
Molly & Barnes Ellis
Steven Wax & Kathleen Haley
Peggy Harris
Bellos/Harve
Headrich
Cliff & Angie Hendrix
Rick & Susan Koe
McCall
Joey Pope
George Sakouyan
Jayne and Steve Scott
Susan Schnitzer
Vijay and Anne Shankar
Rick & Susan Koe
Jose Maiz and Karmele Urtizberea
Dan and Ann Vollum
Tina Wilson
Wallis Paper
Ziba Design