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matthewrodier t1_j3omxly wrote

Is there any way you see to monetize the art produced by the people you teach? I appreciate what you are doing a great deal and wanted to thank you for it but wonder if there is a way that you could use Reddit to offer some of this artwork for sale in order to help these people obtain basic resources such as medicine, food, and shelter. I know that art and the process of producing it has value outside of monetary gain, but am just wondering if there is more that can be done to help these people that you work with. Thanks again for all that you do!

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JayaKrishnan_1951 OP t1_j3qzgf3 wrote

Yes! We have done many fundraisers over the years. The proceeds go to art supplies.
This is part of what we are featuring in the documentary. Our work has build kitchens at orphanages and schools, water filtration, and more. Every year I go back I bring money from the art that has been sold in Canada. The kids are wonderful artists and Canadians really appreciate this. Always more than can be done.
Proceeds from the Kickstarter campaign will go to the schools if we hit our goal.

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