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Our Goal is simple. Empowering the Next Generation Through Art. With your help we can.

Our Impact

At Doodles Academy, we believe that every child deserves access to high-quality visual arts education. Art isn't just about creating; it's a critical tool for learning, expression, and emotional development. Our mission is to make art education accessible to all, regardless of economic or geographical barriers.

THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF ART:

Academic Growth: Studies show that engagement in the arts leads to higher academic performance.

Emotional Development: Art fosters self-expression and emotional resilience.

Cultural Empathy: Through art, students gain a broader understanding of the world and its diverse cultures.

Creative Thinking: The arts nurture creativity, a key skill in our rapidly evolving world.

At Doodles Academy, we believe every child deserves the chance to engage deeply and authentically with their learning and the world around them.

Art has the power to transform education, sparking critical discussions, building cultural awareness, and fostering creativity and empathy. Yet meaningful access to the arts is on the decline, leaving many students without the tools they need to navigate an increasingly complex world. We are fundamentally changing how art is valued in education, demonstrating its potential as a school-wide tool to support literacy, explore diverse perspectives, and create more inclusive learning environments.

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Our curriculum empowers teachers to seamlessly integrate art into their classrooms, connecting it to core content areas and engaging all learners. By using art as a means to explore complex topics and inspire critical thinking, we help students develop the skills and confidence they need to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

But we can’t do it alone. Many classrooms lack the resources and training to bring this vision to life. That’s why we partner with educators, parents, and communities to provide high-quality curriculum and professional development. Together, we’re building a movement to transform how art is viewed in education—ensuring every child has the opportunity to express themselves, think critically, and reach their full potential.

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Your support makes a world of difference. By donating to our mission, you help provide the resources, training, and curriculum needed to bring artful learning to classrooms everywhere. Together, we can ensure that every student has access to the transformative power of art—fostering creativity, empathy, and critical thinking. Join us in shaping the future of education—donate today and be part of a movement that empowers students to thrive and inspire change in their communities.

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Sketch Starter

Donation Amount: $10/month

Support one kid’s art class every month! Just $10 helps cover the cost of supplies for one student’s art class, giving them access to high-quality materials and creative experiences.
You’ll receive:

  • A custom Doodles sticker

  • Your name listed on our donor recognition page

Art Enthusiast

Donation Amount: $25/month

Inspire young artists—one class at a time. Your gift provides everything needed for a single classroom art lesson, including materials and curriculum support.
You’ll receive:

  • A Doodles sketchbook & pen set

  • A custom Doodles sticker

  • Your name listed on our donor recognition page

Art Advocate

Donation Amount: $50/month+

Champion artful learning in every lesson. Your donation helps us bring trained instructors and high-quality art programs into classrooms every month.
You’ll receive:

  • Branded Doodles swag

  • A Doodles sketchbook & pen set

  • A custom Doodles sticker

  • Your name listed on our donor recognition page

Community Creator

Donation Amount: $250/month+

Amplify impact across communities. Perfect for businesses or organizations! Your generous gift supports outreach, staffing, and the expansion of our programming into more classrooms/neighborhoods.
You’ll receive:

  • Your logo featured on our website

  • Priority invitations to Doodles events

  • Opportunities to showcase your brand at our programs

  • Branded Doodles swag

  • A Doodles sketchbook & pen set

  • A custom Doodles sticker

  • Recognition on our donor page

Thanks to our supporters

Individual Donors:

Ainsley Hunley

Alice Elliott

Alissa Countryman

Anne Cohen

Betty Fabbri

Breanne Sevastopoulos

Brian Welch

Bryn Cartmill

Carey Swanson

Cathy Price

Christian Simamora

Christina DeHaven-Call

Courtney Malenius

Dara Feivelson

David Barker

David @ Marcia Fisher

Derrick Bethune

Enid Zentelis

Evelyn B McVeigh

Ezra Sacks

Gay Abel-Bey

Grace Bovell

Greg Lukonic

Janet Grillo

Janet Johnson

Janine and The Polley

January Green

Jason Overby

Jon Kuehler

Judy Chan

Julie Sloane

Karoly Bardosh

Kathleen Elie

​Larry and Lucie Nisson

Business and Corporate Supporters:

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Have art supplies or materials? We are always looking for in-kind donations for our camps and classes!

Doodles Academy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We are committed to providing open educational resources (OER); most of our curriculum content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0).
 

Select programs, including Articulate, Artistry of Literacy, and Art of Early Education, are proprietary offerings and are protected under U.S. copyright law. These may not be copied, modified, or distributed without explicit permission.
 

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START YOUR ARTFUL JOURNEY TODAY!

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