We are a funding body and advocate for artists and art educators within Northwest Florida.
Our most current project is sketchbooks for grade school children.
Our most current project is sketchbooks for grade school children.
Drawing on paper is the most economical and foundational art activity that provides a host of benefits for kids of all economic and social backgrounds.
A few known benefits are that drawing:
•Builds fine motor skills and neural connections.
•Enhances creative abilities and encourages imagination.
•Improves focus and concentration.
•Alleviates stress.
•Develops communication.
•Boosts self-esteem and confidence.
•Builds connection and community when shared with others.
Launched in February of 2024, with a distribution of 200 sketchbooks to a local school and a local grief therapy group, orders are now at 600 and the VAA is actively taking donations to print and distribute more. Let us know who in Northwest Florida could benefit from this project.
Help art help others!
A few known benefits are that drawing:
•Builds fine motor skills and neural connections.
•Enhances creative abilities and encourages imagination.
•Improves focus and concentration.
•Alleviates stress.
•Develops communication.
•Boosts self-esteem and confidence.
•Builds connection and community when shared with others.
Launched in February of 2024, with a distribution of 200 sketchbooks to a local school and a local grief therapy group, orders are now at 600 and the VAA is actively taking donations to print and distribute more. Let us know who in Northwest Florida could benefit from this project.
Help art help others!