Art for a Cause
Even the smallest ripple can change the course of a current.
MISSION
Art for a Cause exists to turn creativity into action. My mission is to use original artwork to raise awareness, support nonprofits, and create tangible change in the lives of people and communities in need. Every piece shared moves beyond the studio and into service.
Every brushstroke is a choice to act, to give, to reach beyond myself and touch something that matters.
WHAT ART FOR A CAUSE IS
Art for a Cause is a year-long initiative that blends creativity with purpose. Each campaign is an opportunity to connect art with meaningful work, letting each piece sold directly support organizations doing essential work in our communities.
HOW IT WORKS
Each quarter I select a nonprofit partner and set a fundraising goal tied to their mission. A curated selection of original artwork is featured for that campaign. When these pieces are purchased, the proceeds go directly into the campaign fund for that quarter’s nonprofit. Supporters can also make cash donations, and as a thank-you, donors receive a signed limited edition print. Art leaves the studio, and together we turn creativity into tangible support.
2026 NONPROFITS
Q1 — RedBike Outreach
A small volunteer-run organization in St. Louis providing meals, clothing, and essential supplies to unhoused members of the community. Their work is immediate and human. One person helping another.
Q2 — Angel Band Project
An organization that uses music as a path toward healing for survivors of sexual violence. Through songwriting and recording, survivors are given the opportunity to reclaim their voices and share their stories.
Q3 — American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)
An organization dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide through advocacy, education, research, and community programs.
Q4 — NAMI
A network supporting individuals and families impacted by mental illness through education, peer support, and advocacy for better systems of care.
In the end, the idea remains simple. A painting leaves the studio. Someone brings it home. And somewhere beyond the frame, the work continues.
QUARTER THREE BENEFICIARY
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Missouri (AFSP-MO)
The Missouri Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is committed to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide. Through research, education, advocacy, and support for loss survivors, AFSP Missouri works to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health, strengthen communities, and expand access to suicide prevention resources across the state.
This mission closely aligns with my own work as an artist, writer, and mental health advocate. By creating spaces for honest conversation and education, I hope to support AFSP Missouri's vision of a world where fewer lives are lost to suicide and no one has to face their struggles alone.