Celebrating IES Communications: A Month of Incredible Generosity We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to IES Communications for their outstanding volunteerism and fundraising efforts this past month. Their commitment to making a difference has truly inspired us. Recently IES hosted their National Leadership Summit in Chandler and chose Free Arts as their nonprofit partner—a...
The question came at the end of my workshop: 'SNAP benefits (food assistance for low-income individuals and families) are being cut off in a week. With your workshop in mind, what do we do?' Our workshop focused on how helpers can show up in key ways to support the growth of children and teens. I...
My Thoughts About Fiscal Year 2025 (and A Story about Trees). Recently, at Parsons Place (the Free Arts building), some trees had to be removed from the area near the front entrance. Over time, they had grown progressively further away from the building and were producing a diagonal body based at the root. After a...
On September 14, 2025, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts was buzzing with excitement—a lively mix of artists, participants, parents, Free Arts staff, volunteers, board members, and members of the general public. The event was a prime example of what the arts do better than anything else—to bring people from all walks of life together...
Arizona Roller Derby Juniors organized an Art Drive and Fundraiser on May 16, 2021 When it comes to Free Arts, anyone can be a fundraiser! We rely on many third-party events organized by dedicated supporters throughout the community to help raise funds to support our mission. These fundraisers are hosted independently, allowing Free Arts staff...
On April 6th (Arizona Gives Day), we had 75 families participate in our Art in Action virtual event. The event showcased the intention and care behind the music and visual arts programs at Free Arts. Teaching artist, Frank Thompson, energetically led the drumming session while teaching artist, Linda Pullinsi, guided us through the process of...
Free Arts for Abused Children received three significant donations at the end of 2020. Our long-time supporters The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation pledged $500,000, spread over two years, to support our strategic growth.
