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Emergency Response Art Initiative - Japan

Art in a Box sends boxes of art supplies to students in Japan who have been affected by the 2011 earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear power plant disasters more

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Who we are

Art in a Box partners with communities around the world that are in need, disadvantaged by poverty, or that are facing crisis situations due to war, public health emergencies or natural disasters, and assists in recovery and empowerment through art. We respect the depth and diversity of people who are often viewed as representatives of their circumstances rather than as unique individuals.

Art in a Box promotes international understanding across geographic, artistic and cultural borders through Art and Education Programs for Children at Risk, Teacher Training and Peer-to-Peer Art Mentoring. We organize children’s art exhibitions and publish book projects through our imprint, Heron-on-Hudson Press.

Art in a Box is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, non-profit organization. Art in a Box is inspired by Thich Nhat Hanh, Maha Ghosananda and by the artwork of artists from all cultures.

What we do

Art in a Box has conducted 39 funded art projects with 28 partner organizations in 10 countries, including the United States. We have also designed and implemented 4 long-term, replicable programs at international venues and have provided art curricula and classroom resources for teachers and staff.

Our art classes have touched the lives of 3,063 students at risk or in need.

Our art boxes have enabled students to create more than 9000 paintings about their lives and dreams for the future!

Who we empower