Greetings Friends,
As we embrace the spirit of giving this December, we give thanks to all of you and the meaningful impact you have had on art students throughout the year. Your support fuels our tireless efforts to enhance and promote the arts through continued higher education for young artists alike.
Over 30 years ago, we embarked on a journey to evolve the student artist community and work with educators and students to develop an ecosystem of success, taking the necessary steps to turn possibilities into realities for young artists. Our long and deep involvement with the art community will enable us to continue our important mission and ensure the arts have a path to success, for many generations to come.
“I am grateful for the collaborations and partnerships that the foundation has achieved. As our scholarship recipients graduate, I’m excited to see the positive impact they will continue to have in the artist community. The Spanish Word Mestizo translates to one of mixed blood. The mixture that creates the melting pot of artists is what makes the profession unique and special,” says Amado Peña.
Our first, simplest, and most important imperative is to discover and mentor new student artists and build the foundation to sustain their careers over the long run. Through the generosity of our donors, students are provided with the opportunity to develop a healthy, sustainable, and exciting art ecosystem in which artists can thrive for decades to come. We fulfill that goal by using our ingenuity to drive the industry forward as technology and the world keep changing.
The success of the foundation includes:
Over 500 scholarships awarded and funded
Over 500 attendees at various events throughout the year
Over $10,000 invested in continued higher education scholarships
Thank you once again for the incredible 2023 in which our student artists and our Board of Directors achieved remarkable things.
We’re excited for what will be an eventful and cheerful 2024.
With sincere thanks from our hearts,
Warmest Wishes,
Amado & JB Peña &
Art Has Heart Board of Directors
