Art is the doorway, mentorship is the key, and together, they unlock resilience. In this episode, Sharlee Dixon is joined by Matt Sandoval, CEO of Free Arts for Abused Children of Arizona,
We share a big shout-out to our volunteer extraordinaire, Archana! Not only has she been a creative contributor in our marketing and social media efforts, but she's also generously donated proceeds from her greeting card business to Free Arts. Check out this segment on CBS 3 News. Archana, your future is as bright as your impact!
Earlier this month I had the privilege of participating in Creativity Camp, which was held at one of our partner agencies. I was so excited to have my first experience serving as a mentor in our programming. I had taken our day-long trauma informed orientation as part of my onboarding, and I was eager to...
What is your favorite Free Arts Moment? My favorite event I have attended was probably also its most impactful. I am so grateful to have been able to be a part of the ACASI Vigil [Arizona Child and Adolescent Survivor Initiative, a program of ASU]. This was an event where members of the community came...
Free Arts partnered with Arizonans for Children to bring joy and imagination to the children of Arizona. On February 22nd, 2025 from 11 AM to 3PM, the Arizonans for Children Foster Festival featured fun activities for hundreds of foster children and their families.
Today, I am asking for your support because I know you care. While we ended last year on solid financial ground, we are now facing challenging headwinds. Can we call on you for a donation, ensuring our ability to serve youth and families?
Every day, families seek safety and refuge at one of the several domestic violence shelters in the valley. Frightened, exhausted, and needing care, these families need a full array of wraparound services. Free Arts’s mission includes serving those affected by this unfortunate reality by partnering with shelters to offer programs that transform trauma into resilience...
On April 21st, Free Arts participated in Chalk it Up! Prescott, a chalk art festival that was family-friendly and community-centered. The event was in partnership with The Launch Pad Teen Center, one of our partner organizations in Yavapai County.
