ART Z (Alchemy Open Studio)
COVID-19 Outreach
Please help Art Z heal the divide between those who have been affected by COVID-19 and our staff and volunteers who serve them.
You make a difference!
We applaud those who step up to support our outreach. Thank you for your generosity! Learn more...
For those who have suffered COVID-19 trauma and loss, are struggling with isolation/quarantine, or would benefit by simply using art therapeutically, we are providing therapeutic art kits and/or virtual art therapy. Learn more...
Giant air high five to artists, teachers, families, organizations for sharing their art things and stuff! Our therapeutic art kits include these new/unused supplies:
Thanks for serving your community! Learn more...
Outreach in action Click image to enlarge. Use right arrow to see more.
We are a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charity, so contributions are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. Now up to $300 is tax-deductible, even for those who do not itemize.
The studio is closed, but our hearts are open.
How you can request services:
Art therapy is a powerful tool for moving through challenging events that are hard to express verbally. No previous arts experience is necessary and the stigma attached to therapy is eliminated. Simple art processes stimulate meaningful expression that provides clarity, resolution and motivation to move forward in a healthy manner.
To schedule a phone consultation, receive a therapeutic art kit and begin virtual art therapy, please contact Renee Bures by email or call 215-262-4443
How you can donate art supplies:
We are assembling 'unity'/quarantine therapeutic art kits to be distributed to clients in need. Please donate any of the following new or unused items: (for sanitary purposes)
Paper - (drawing, construction and computer)
Pencils and colored pencils
Journals - lined or unlined
Notebooks or composition books
Pens, Markers, Sharpies
Scissors (children's and adult's sizes)
Magazines
Coloring books
Paint sets - watercolor/tempera/acrylic
Paint brushes
Play-Doh, modeling clay or putty
New or unused art/craft kits
To schedule a pick-up or studio drop off time, please email or call 215-262-4443.
If you prefer to contribute through PayPal click here.
To pay by check please send to:
ART Z 44 Front Street Quakertown, PA 18951
How you can volunteer:
Volunteers will sort donations and assemble art kits. We are adhering to strict CDC cleaning and disinfecting safety measures in the studio. We do not handle donated art supplies for at least three days and sanitize them, as well. Masks and gloves will be provided, or you may bring your own. Volunteer sign up HERE
6/1/20 Update We currently have several volunteers, so we ask that you sign up for future service. We will contact you as more need is identified and more art supplies are donated.
Gift Certificates for future visits and parties will also support our current work. Please purchase online.
Write GIFT CERTIFICATE in the description box and call 215-262-4443 to provide mailing address or schedule pick-up.
Gift Certificate values
$20 - 4 Open Studio sessions
$40 - 8 Open Studio sessions
$100 - 20 Open Studio sessions
$150 - Deposit for party of up to 20 guests
See your support in action!