This article was published in 2017. It remains on this on the website in honor and memory of Keith Morant (1944-2022) and his spirit of generosity that lives on and inspires us all.
Overjoyed with his decision I immediately suggested we donate the funds to the Artists Fellowship, an incredible charitable foundation organization based in New York, NY. Its founding members were a group of compassionate artists and business leaders. In 1859 they formed Artists Fellowship “to help working artists and their families in cases of emergency and financial need.”
About The Artists Fellowship
The Artists’ Fellowship, Inc., a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) foundation, assists professional fine artists — painters, graphic artists, printmakers, and sculptors. It is run entirely by volunteers — that includes the Artists’ Fellowship’s Board of Trustees and Officers. Assistance is given to artists and their families without expectation of repayment.
Unlike many nonprofit organizations 100% of its donations accepted by Artists’ Fellowship go directly to emergency aid. Donations can be made in memory or in honor of someone special. The organization will send out a card acknowledging your donation to the person and/or family if you provide them with that information.
In Keith’s letter to the Artists Fellowship, Inc., he wrote: “I am a professional painter who has been lucky enough to survive and continue with my work. However, I am acutely aware of the trials and tribulations that many artists suffer and as this award was won through my contribution to an exhibition titled ‘The Healing Power Of Art’, I cannot think of a better way to carry my interest and intentions to a finer conclusion.”
So there you are for this week’s unique opportunities for artists. Thank you Keith for reminding us that we can each make a difference with an opportunity that has been given to us. Keith’s decision inspired me to match the funds and we will be sending $200 to the Artists’ Fellowship.
I hope this article inspires you to consider making a donation to this organization or any one of the many nonprofits that help others in need.
To learn more about the Artists Fellowship please visit: artistsfellowship.org.
Please also visit our comprehensive Arts & Healing Resource Directory with dozens of nonprofit art and healing organizations.
I believe gratitude and generosity are the keys to success so, Keith and Renée, thank you both for the blog and your wonderful contributions!
Thank you Laara for your beautiful artistic contributions! Your paintings are magnificent!
As any gifted artist looks to the future – he or she knows that the gift must be for giving.
That is really touching and inspiring. Thank you for sharing this!
Keith and Renée, I am super impressed, way to go,