2023 Art for All grants awarded to eight human services-related organizations

A ceramics workshop creates confidence in a mother recovering from a substance use disorder.

A jingle dress-making class empowers a girl to explore her Indigenous heritage.

A drum circle inspires an at-risk teen to finish high school.

These are some of the expected outcomes at eight local human service-focused nonprofit organizations, thanks to $13,450 in grants The Arts Partnership awarded through Art for All, a program launched in 2022.

Funds for the program are provided by Choice Bank and other businesses.

EPIC Charities Inc. has been awarded $1,750 for youth art classes as part of the organization’s community outreach.