In the small town of Madona, Latvia, where opportunities are often limited, a donation of art materials from the Royal Talens Foundation has ignited an unexpected creative renaissance at the Jānis Simsons Madona Art School. With a population of just 7,200, this rural community is home to Latvia's next generation of artistic talent.

Discover how Intrecci Società Cooperativa Sociale Onlus is transforming lives through creativity and art-therapy using beautiful Royal Talens materials. Curious to learn more? Keep reading!

In times of displacement and uncertainty, art can be a powerful tool for healing and connection. Ukrainian artist Vlad Kladko, now residing in Oslo, Norway, understands this deeply. Besides his work with refugees at the Tåsen camp, he has initiated a remarkable art project that brings beauty and creativity back into the lives of those affected by war.

In September and October 2024, the SAWA Collective, a non-profit organization supporting young adult asylum seekers in the Netherlands, partnered with the Royal Talens Foundation to host a series of empowering creative workshops for women residing in an asylum seekers’ centre in Amsterdam.

The past year has been marked by intense violence, suffering, and heartbreak in various conflict zones around the world. We want to emphasize that we stand with all victims in a conflict and support organisations that help these victims when needed.

The Lisbon Project’s Summer Art Project is in full swing, and the impact has been profound, thanks to the generous donation of materials by the Royal Talens Foundation. Last month, a debrief meeting with lead Art Therapist Paola Villanueva and her assistant highlighted the project’s success and outlined the next steps.

Smack Mellon, a nonprofit arts organization based in DUMBO, Brooklyn, embarked on a remarkable journey to nurture the creative talents of 25 New York City public high school students. This initiative, supported by the Royal Talens Foundation, provided these young artists with an unparalleled opportunity to explore their artistic potential and gain invaluable experience.

The Royal Talens Foundation recently teamed up with the Urtica Foundation for a heartwarming project called Sunny Gallery that brought joy and creativity to children in oncology wards. Earlier this year, we donated a variety of art materials to support the Urtica Sunny Gallery’s workshops, allowing young patients to create beautiful artworks.