Kristen Merrifield, CEO of the Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits Interview

The economic and social impact from donations on Arizona Gives Day is felt far and wide and also at Free Arts!

The Professional Artist Series Creates a New Mural

Our 2022 Spring Professional Artist Series season includes a special series where children work with and learn from a professional muralist to transform a wall at their site into a mural.

Transformation Celebrations come to Parsons Place

The first Transformation Celebration was on Friday, January 28, 2022. Some attendees were neighbors in the area who had watched the construction project and wanted to learn more.

Mario’s “Buckets of Fun” Journey At Free Arts

Mario Barela has been a dedicated Professional Teaching Artist for Free Arts since 2008. He has contributed both his time and talent to reach the children of Free Arts partner agencies, even in a time of social distancing and mask mandates.  

New Year’s Resolutions? Volunteer at Free Arts!

Become a volunteer mentor and help build courageous connections as one of your New Year's resolutions.

New year, new faces at Free Arts!

When the new fiscal year of Free Arts started in October of 2021, we had new faces join our staff and board during that first quarter. We would like to introduce you to the new staff and board members that are now part of the Free Arts team. Welcome to Free Arts, Jocelyn, Coree, and...

Back on the Go with To-Go!

Now, after a year, Free Arts is back on the go with To-Go Projects! This time, volunteers are packing these bags for partners to pick up.

The 50 States of Affirmation

When focused on reflection and positive thinking, an affirmation is created for someone to grow and reach their full potential.

Poets and Pirates, the return of Storybook Ballet

As Free Arts eased back into in-person programming, this year’s Storybook Ballet was reimagined with the health and safety of participating children top of mind.

Celebrating Free Arts Fiscal Year 2021

With the arrival of COVID, words like “unprecedented” and “pivoting” and “lock down” became common language to all of us.  Free Arts was no exception.
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