15 Straightforward DIY Collaborative Artwork Ventures
The Art of Giving event, held annually at Dell Children's Hospital, is a unique celebration of art and giving back, where children and artists team up to create a vibrant and colourful assortment of collaborative artworks. This year's event raised an impressive $180,000 to support art, music, and play therapy for children [1].
One of the standout pieces was Mala Vasudevan's beautiful watercolour art, created using pipettes [2]. Meanwhile, Sue Moore incorporated the Spirograph for kids in a collaborative art project at the 2019 event [3]. Mandy Gregory cut the kids' watercolour into strips and used them to make incredible collages [4].
Other popular collaborative art project ideas at the event included string art, tissue paper art, spray bottle and syringe art, bleeding tissue paper houses, and Matisse-inspired collages [5]. Troy Allen even created an interactive art installation called "Ice shoots" [6], while Jet Baker showcased her oil paintings [7].
One of the most memorable creations was an accidental Matisse-inspired collage, featuring shapes like "Epic", "Milk", a music note, spider, apple, jellyfish, and dinosaur [8]. Group tape painting, a simple collaborative painting method involving paint and tape, was also popular [9].
Janna Sammon's whimsical, colourful style was appreciated by both herself and the kids [10]. A butterfly group art project can be easily created using pre-cut butterflies and markers [11]. Local businesses sponsored the collaborative art pieces, with Karen Woodward creating a giant clay necklace, sponsored by Kendra Scott [12].
These projects exemplify hands-on collaboration, creativity, and community engagement, making the event a meaningful and festive celebration of art and giving back. The plastic sheet-covered room at Dell Children's Hospital provides a playful atmosphere where participants have no boundaries or judgments, fostering a unique collaborative experience.
Becca Borrelli shared her love of doodling with kids to create an Austin masterpiece for Aero Capital Solutions [13]. Lyora Pissaro, a 5th generation artist, participated in the Art of Giving after discovering it at the Russell Collection Fine Art Museum [11].
In conclusion, the Art of Giving event is a testament to the power of collaboration, creativity, and community engagement. It not only provides a platform for artists and children to showcase their talents but also raises significant funds for art, music, and play therapy for children.
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At the 2019 Art of Giving event, Sue Moore used the Spirograph for kids in a collaborative art project, demonstrating how home-and-garden toys can be integrated into lifestyle art creation. Meanwhile, Mandy Gregory created incredible collages using strips of kids' watercolour art, showcasing an innovative way to reuse and upcycle art supplies at home.
