Spread Awareness, Spark Hope, Share Creativity,
Empower Through Art.
What We Do
A.WARE Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to sharing the power of art. Started by high school students from Vancouver BC, we recognize the importance of creativity to others and how it can impact their emotional, behavioural, and social needs. We strive to use art to bring communities together in a safe and inspirational spaces. Whether making animal-themed pots or painting designs on tiles, we know that every piece created will be unique and meaningful— A.WARE Foundation supports artists of all abilities and complex needs.
Why “A.WARE”
“A.WARE” is a portmanteau which combines the origins of our organization. Inspired by the tactile nature of ceramic arts, and the importance of sharing knowledge, our society started on the basis of combining the two.
Aware | adjective | /əˈwɛː/ having knowledge or perception of a situation or fact
Ware | noun | /wɛː/ pottery, typically that of a specified type.
Our most recent story:
Read about Teva’s (@neurocurioustherapist) journey to social work, and her amazing digital advocacy in our most recent interview from The Open Sketchbook.
Read her print interview through the open sketchbook tab.
Art Programs
Weekly programs held with various organizations. During this special time, we are meeting remotely to do crafts, drawing, painting, and other activities.
Education
Sharing campaigns, infographics, and articles to spread information about the neurodiverse / disabled community, through TOS and social media
Fundraising
We work with local businesses and sponsors fundraise. All proceeds go back into our programs, contribute to other organizations, or to the CRPD
Learn More
A.WARE Is supported by organizations and businesses all over the province. Learn more about the people that make what we do possible, or help sponsor our initiatives below.
Read through interviews with advocates, educational campaigns, featured artwork, and much more in our digital gallery and journal. Visit The Open Sketchbook below.
During the 2021 - 2022 year, A.WARE will be hosting multiple art workshops. Learn more about our programs with our partner organizations below.
