Free Art Supplies for BPS Families: Available for Pickup THIS MORNING

In response to the COVID-19 crisis, Open Door Arts and EdVestors have collaborated with the Boston Public Schools (BPS) Visual and Performing Arts Department – under the umbrella of the BPS Arts Expansion initiative – to provide access to free art supplies to thousands of BPS students. It has been a top priority for Open Door Arts that our students have access to the resources they need to continue their arts education and have opportunities for expression. 

With financial support from the Wellington Management Foundation, the Liberty Mutual Foundation, and EdVestors, the partnership secured 4,400 art supply kits from Crayola. The kits, which contain art supplies and activities, will be distributed to BPS students through the Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) and the YMCA of Greater Boston meal distribution channels with a focus on equity and need. 

One kit will be available per family. Kits can be picked up on Wednesday, May 20th, ONE DAY ONLY, on a first come, first serve basis, at the following sites: