Help Charles Jerry Open a New Art School
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Hello, my name is Lula. I'm raising money through this GoFundMe on behalf of my friend and fellow artist, Charles "Art" Jerry. He is an incredible painter based in Haiti, whose paintings explore Haitian Voodoo culture and nature. His work has been displayed at his art school in Haiti and Fine Eye Gallery in the U.S.
Since 2016, Charles Jerry has been providing free art lessons to children in his community of Port au Prince, where students learn to paint as well as learn about Haitian history and culture. He sells not only his own work, but also helps his students sell their paintings. The money his students make selling their art helps them pay school fees and buy food and clothing.
Covid-19 has hit Haiti hard, and Charles Jerry has had to downsize his classes to just 4 students at a time. His classes have become increasingly popular, however, and when the pandemic ends Charles Jerry hopes to open a new school to accommodate his growing student body! He's found a building, and now he needs our help to clean it up and get it ready for his new students.
Here's a statement Charles Jerry wrote:
"We are a group of artists teach 5-11 year olds. We have been closed for the long lockdown, but now we reopen with more kids interested in art who want to become an artist. We usually have 14 kids to teach in class #1, but now we are looking for help to rebuild a big new place and receive more than 1 hundred kids or more! Each donation will mean so much to us."
This is the building Charles Jerry is working with. Donating to this campaign, you can help add a roof and get the building to date and safe for children.
Charles Jerry's lessons have provided a happy and safe place for children these past four years. Regardless of what's going on with their families or at school, they can come to Charles Jerry's art studio and express themselves. After this year which has been especially difficult for us all, children will need a place like Charles Jerry's art studio. Please give what you can and help us keep this amazing work going for years to come.
A painting I bought from one of Charles Jerry's students, who is 8 years old
Because GoFundMe is not available in Haiti, I will be collecting the money to my account and sending it to Charles Jerry. I will provide receipts for each time I transfer him the money.
You can find Charles "Art" Jerry on Instagram @charlesartjerry
Thank you and Mersi!
Since 2016, Charles Jerry has been providing free art lessons to children in his community of Port au Prince, where students learn to paint as well as learn about Haitian history and culture. He sells not only his own work, but also helps his students sell their paintings. The money his students make selling their art helps them pay school fees and buy food and clothing.
Covid-19 has hit Haiti hard, and Charles Jerry has had to downsize his classes to just 4 students at a time. His classes have become increasingly popular, however, and when the pandemic ends Charles Jerry hopes to open a new school to accommodate his growing student body! He's found a building, and now he needs our help to clean it up and get it ready for his new students.
Here's a statement Charles Jerry wrote:
"We are a group of artists teach 5-11 year olds. We have been closed for the long lockdown, but now we reopen with more kids interested in art who want to become an artist. We usually have 14 kids to teach in class #1, but now we are looking for help to rebuild a big new place and receive more than 1 hundred kids or more! Each donation will mean so much to us."
This is the building Charles Jerry is working with. Donating to this campaign, you can help add a roof and get the building to date and safe for children.
Charles Jerry's lessons have provided a happy and safe place for children these past four years. Regardless of what's going on with their families or at school, they can come to Charles Jerry's art studio and express themselves. After this year which has been especially difficult for us all, children will need a place like Charles Jerry's art studio. Please give what you can and help us keep this amazing work going for years to come.
A painting I bought from one of Charles Jerry's students, who is 8 years oldBecause GoFundMe is not available in Haiti, I will be collecting the money to my account and sending it to Charles Jerry. I will provide receipts for each time I transfer him the money.
You can find Charles "Art" Jerry on Instagram @charlesartjerry
Thank you and Mersi!
Organizer
Talulah Mcconnell
Organizer
Minneapolis, MN