The Impact of the Lisbon Project Summer Art Project
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.
Joy and freedom
The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive. Many children have found joy and freedom in expressing themselves through art, significantly enhanced by the high-quality materials provided by Royal Talens. Over two weeks, art playgroups were held for two hours each, involving 25 children from 11 different nationalities. The attached pictures showcase the children actively engaging with the donated materials.
A safe and creative outlet
The Lisbon Project works with migrant and refugee families who often face challenging circumstances. The art sessions have revealed some of the difficult situations these children endure. After eight sessions, it became evident that many of these children have caregivers struggling with economic, social, or adaptive challenges as they integrate into Portuguese society. These challenges can lead to parental burnout, frustration, and even depression.
Recognizing the importance of supporting these children, the Lisbon Project continues to provide a safe and creative outlet for them to express their emotions and experiences through art.
Supported projects
In a heartwarming collaboration this October, the Royal Talens Foundation provided art materials to Le Nid d'Artistes ("The Artist's Nest"), enabling 30 young artists to bring their imaginative worlds to life through creative workshops in Switzerland. The initiative specifically reached children from modest backgrounds, including young refugees from countries like Iran and Ukraine, who might otherwise not have access to quality art education.
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In November 2024, the Royal Talens Foundation and Stichting Lezen Leren Groeien (Reading, Learning, Growing Foundation) embarked on a remarkable journey to empower creativity among young minds. This collaboration, which took place over three sessions on the 2nd, 9th, and 16th of November, brought together 35 enthusiastic participants from primary and secondary schools.
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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.
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