EmpowerART Program Profile

The Bear Givers EmpowerART Program enables children with disabilities or in hospitals to experience joy and pride in creating art, seeing it showcased and sold at their own art exhibition, and making a meaningful contribution since all art sale proceeds are donated to their school, hospital or organization.

The magic starts when children create their works of art in preparation for the exhibition. Bear Givers then works with their school or hospital to organize an exhibition showing all the children’s art pieces. The children, families, friends, members of the community and special guests are invited to the exhibition and reception. The children are the stars of the opening reception. Their pride and excitement at seeing their artwork professionally framed, displayed, admired, and sold is inspiring. 

Finally, knowing that their work is enriching their school or facility provides them with a one of a kind sense of accomplishment and confidence. 

David Beckham

Jesse Tyler Ferguson

Yoko Ono

Jamie Lee Curtis

Nate Berkus

Gregory Walden

Mary J. Blige

Martha Stewart

Joe Scarborough & Mika Brzezinski

Sara Haines

Chef Nobu

Representative Peter Roskam