the Kids & Art Foundation wins anthem award for special project for a health cause
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Kids & Art Foundation is honored to receive a Silver Award recognition in the Health category>Special Projects: Individual projects produced by an organization or person created for a product or service to address a specific issue, provide a solution, boost awareness or engagement, or raise money for a Health Cause, in the 2nd Annual Anthem Awards. View our entry.
“We are very proud to receive this award. When COVID-19 forced us to rethink how we could serve our pediatric cancer families, we rolled our sleeves and asked ourselves, what do our pediatric patients and families need right now? We asked a lot of questions and did not take no for an answer. We worked very hard and this recognition propels us to never accept the status quo. Thank you to all the judges for supporting our work.”
ABOUT THIS PROJECT
Summary
Kids & Art quickly pivoted from in-person to online with our ArtKit program. The ArtKits include creative projects designed to reduce anxiety while encouraging development, art supplies, and online support from our staff. After a successful launch at our local hospitals, we began serving several hospitals across the country that we identified as needing more art-focused programming. Feedback from parents and hospital staff has helped us improve the Artkits and expand our programming.
Goals & Objectives
Improve the quality of life of children with cancer by providing art experiences that promote typical development while reducing their stress and fear throughout treatment. Continue to provide services throughout the pandemic Help hospitals & facilities that have limited supportive resources
Results & Impact
We went from a local organization to a nationwide one. Kids & Art is now serving 20 treatment centers in 12 states and has distributed over 5000 Amaeyzing ArtKits in 2022. Stakeholder interviews provided feedback in support of the program and helped to identify the need for the addition of our @Home ArtKit service.
This video is part of Kids & Art's Amaeyzing ArtKits @Home program.
Each month a featured Guest Artist creates and shares their unique version of one of the projects the patient will receive, giving them a glimpse into their creative world. Each artist also shares their art studio and practice to inspire our kids.
How are Anthem Winners selected?
Anthem Winners are selected by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences. Members include: Nicholas Thompson, CEO, The Atlantic, Christina Swarns, Executive Director, Innocence Project, Zarna Surti, Global Creative Director, Nike Purpose, Maurice Mitchell, National Director, Working Families Party, Lindsay Stein, Chief Purpose Office, Tombras, Jennifer Lotito, President & Chief Operating Officer, (RED), Lisa Sherman, President & CEO, The Ad Council, Emily Barfoot, Global Brand Director Dove, Unilever, Trovon Williams, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications, NAACP, Roma McCaig, Senior VP of Impact, Clif Bar, Michelle Egan, Chief Strategy Officer, NRDC, Dinah-Kareen Jean, Senior Manager, Social Innovation, Etsy, Sarah Kate Ellis, President & CEO, GLAAD, Jad Finck, Vice President of Innovation & Sustainability, Allbirds, Christopher Miller, Head of Global Activism Strategy, Ben & Jerry’s, Shayla Tait, Director of Philanthropy The Oprah Winfrey Charitable Foundation.
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Winners for the 2nd Annual Anthem Awards will be celebrated at the Winners Celebration on February 27 in NYC. Fans will be able to hear from social impact leaders and their hallmark speeches at www.anthemawards.com.
The Anthem Awards was launched in response to the prevalence social good has taken within the national conversation and cultural zeitgeist in recent years. The 2nd Annual competition received nearly 2,000 entries from 43 countries worldwide. By amplifying the voices that spark global change, the Anthem Awards are defining a new benchmark for impactful work that inspires others to take action in their communities. A portion of program revenue will fund a new grant program supporting emerging individuals and organizations working to advance the causes recognized in the 2nd Annual Anthem Awards.
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About The Anthem Awards: Launched in 2021 by The Webby Awards, The Anthem Awards honors the purpose & mission-driven work of people, companies and organizations worldwide. By amplifying the voices that spark global change, we’re defining a new benchmark for impactful work that inspires others to take action in their own communities. The Anthem Awards honors work across seven core causes: Diversity; Equity & Inclusion; Education; Art & Culture; Health; Human & Civil Rights; Humanitarian Action & Services; Responsible Technology; and Sustainability, Environment & Climate. Founded in partnership with the Ad Council, Born This Way Foundation, Feeding America, Glaad, Mozilla, NAACP, NRDC, WWF, and XQ.
About The Webby Awards: Hailed as the “Internet’s highest honor” by The New York Times, The Webby Awards is the leading international awards organization honoring excellence on the Internet, including Websites; Video; Advertising, Media & PR; Apps, Mobile, and Voice; Social; Podcasts; and Games. Established in 1996, The Webby Awards received more than 13,500 entries from all 50 states and 70 countries worldwide this year. The Webby Awards are presented by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences (IADAS). Sponsors and Partners of The Webby Awards include Verizon, WP Engine, YouGov, Brandlive, Canva, NAACP, KPMG, Fast Company, Wall Street Journal, MediaPost, Podcast Movement, and AIGA.