Painting for a Purpose is a local all volunteer-run group celebrating the power of art to bring people together and the power of young people to change their schools and communities

Creating a strong community of painters to share the camaraderie and fun of painting together and to have their painting serve a greater purpose

Encouraging the civic engagement of young people by supporting them in putting their creative ideas into action

For the past four years, PFP has brought people together to paint whimsical furniture PFP painting studio located at

REED school & donated space by Portland Public Schools

PFP Annual Auction – Live & Silent

Is a collaboration of 50 local artists, Portland art students and PFP members

Stools

Lobster Boats

Chairs Past Auctions

Mirrors

2014 Auction will be held on November 13th at

Dimillo’s Resturant

Featuring a wide assortment of CLOCKS!

Proceeds are used to fund a youth grant process -Portland students can apply to fund projects that make a difference in their community.

What is Youth Led Service Learning???

Youth “identify” a need/problem in the community

“Research” the problem to gain an understanding and an appreciation of the issue

“Develop a plan” to address the problem

“Create a budget” for the project

Students fill out our grant form and submit to PFP

Each project requires an adult ally to offer guidance and support to students

A Grant is awarded to Kathy Chu

Deering High School for the Community Building Mural

Megan Anderson - Portland High School New Art

Space

Casco Bay High School Grant

Sustainable Agriculture

PATHS Grant Farm to Table

Deering High School Drama Club

Lockerbie Diaper Project

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Jenny Chiem - Deering High School

Composting and Gardening

Students in grades 4-12 are eligible for the grantsIn the past 4 years, we have given out 25 grants totaling over $13,000!!

2014-2015 Pilot Project: Deering High School

- $4000 for student led service learning grants

- Intro to coaching groups at each grade level

- Follow up workshops for those interested

Learn more about us at our website

http://www.paintingforapurpose.net and like us on