Paint Me Empowered is one of our favorite activities to do in the community. We invite little Black Girls into a setting to feel empowered, encouraged and brag a little bit about themselves. Summer of 2024, we're hosting Paint Me Empowered in East Oakland with new artists and over 50 young girls.

Paint Me Empowered taps into the community healing framework and incorporates it into what communities are already doing or may want to do to promote community healing. Paint Me Empowered is dedicated to empowering at-risk children while improving neglected communities through public art. By engaging the children of a community, we endeavor to engage the entire community and bring about positive change. Our mission is to continue working together through partnerships and community resources to create spaces where Black Girls thrive.

Paint Me Empowered works to continually improve the quality of our programming by connecting with experienced art teachers to lead each program. With each program, we seek to improve the community and empower children who take part, with the belief that they can change the world for the better.

We hope you join us in our quest to, Paint Us Empowered!!

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Join us for an unforgettable day of empowerment, creativity, and community at Paint Me Empowered!

Paint Me Empowered is dedicated to inspiring and uplifting young Black girls aged 8-13 through the power of public art. Our mission is to create spaces where Black girls thrive, unlocking their potential and instilling in them a sense of confidence, self-expression, and purpose.

This year, we are thrilled to bring our empowering event to the vibrant city of Oakland in the Summer of 2024. The day will be filled with engaging workshops, hands-on art activities, and interactive sessions led by experienced art teachers and talented artists who are passionate about empowering the next generation.

Through our cross-curricular approach, we aim to bridge art with subjects like math, writing, and creative problem-solving, providing a holistic learning experience for our young participants. They will be able to express themselves artistically while learning valuable skills and exploring their unique voices.

We believe in the healing power of community, and Paint Me Empowered is not just an event—it’s a movement. Together, we can create positive change in our neglected communities, celebrate the rich diversity of Oakland, and foster an environment where young Black girls feel empowered, encouraged, and supported.

We invite you to join us as a volunteer, artist, vendor, or sponsor and be a part of this incredible journey. Together, let’s ignite the spark of creativity, cultivate self-confidence, and inspire these young girls to become the leaders and change-makers of tomorrow.

Please make sure to mark your calendars for this summer, and stay tuned for more details on how you can be a part of Paint Me Empowered. Together, with the support of the Community, we can make a difference, one brushstroke at a time.

Empower. Create. Thrive. Join us at Paint Me Empowered!

Paint Me Empowered Summer '24

The Paint Me Empowered project will provide individual healing by creating an outlet to develop problem solving skills, engage them intellectually, and foster creativity to bolster confidence.

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