Art for Everyone, Everywhere, Everyday!
The Art Thing Collaborative, Inc. is a not-for-profit social arts organization that partners with communities to create public “Art Things”—community art installations, accessible art spaces, and inclusive arts programming—to bring people together thru creativity and enhance quality of life by supporting art's role in daily life.
At The Art Thing, we believe art is essential and deeply connected to community living and identity. So, we’re on a mission to reintegrate art back into our communities and make it an accessible part of daily, interconnected living for everyone, everywhere, everyday!
How we’re bringing art back to life:
Collaborate with Communities to Make and Install Public "Art Things":
We’ll team up with community members, artists, and organizations to create one-of-a-kind, community-driven social art installations—what we call "Art Things." These installations will reflect and celebrate the unique identities, cultures, and stories of the communities where they’re created. These “Art Things” will be placed in accessible public spaces in the towns where they’re made, becoming an integral part of the communities they represent.Offer Social Art Programs and Experiences:
We’ll create and offer fun and meaningful social art programs, workshops, and events where people can come together for creative learning, sharing, and connecting. These opportunities will be tailored to meet the unique needs and interests of each community, making sure they’re welcoming and accessible to people of all ages and abilities.Create Community “Art Hubs”:
We’ll transform available spaces into open and inclusive places where people of all ages and abilities can explore, create, and connect through art. Like a “YMCA for the Arts,” these hubs will offer studio access, artistic experiences, accessible programming, and vital resources to continually support connection through creativity in the communities we serve.Build a Public Social Art Network:
We’ll interconnect these “Art Things” and “Art Hubs” to form a free, open-air social art “museum” network that spans the region and beyond. This network will link the towns we serve to a broader community, creating greater opportunities for intercommunity connection and collaboration.
a collaborative mission:
Once upon a time, art belonged to everyone—it was a shared part of community living that connected and inspired us daily. Together, we can bring that spirit back to life!
Donate today to support this mission!
Art Thing Donations*:
Your contribution is more than a donation—it’s a step toward communities connected by art.
With your generosity, we can:
Support art’s role in our communities.
Create accessible and inclusive community art spaces.
Build an open public “Art Thing” network.
Celebrate our stories through art that belongs to all of us.
*The Art Thing Collaborative, Inc. is a certified domestic not-for-profit corporation in New York State, incorporated on 7/15/24 (DOS ID: 7478299). Our organization is currently pending 501(c)(3) federal tax-exempt status. Once our application is approved, all donations made during this period are expected to qualify tax-deductible.
Thank you for supporting our mission during this exciting stage!