In a war-torn world, we all grow weary and become fatigued by the incessant heartbreak over innocent lives lost. I am one of the lucky ones who still lives in a free nano-world, far from all this mass violence and destruction. So what can I do? What little contribution can I make since I don’t have my boots on their grounds? Simply enough, I can donate money to important charities, while hopefully bringing more awareness to all sorts of tragedies out there, not just the ones we keep hearing about.
I know that not everyone is in a position to donate, but for my profession, I look at it like this: A gallery’s commission is 50% and an art advisor is typically 20%. I have actively chosen not to sign with a gallery these past several years because I got burned real bad last time (although interested art advisors, please reach out!), and selling from my studio has not only given me confidence, but has allowed for me to make a better living. Since I’m not having to part with my income as much as before, I’d rather give a portion of profits to a charitable organization who does have boots on the ground and systems in place to help people in desperate need get the most help as possible. So, just as I have done every year since the Pandemic in 2020, I will be doing the same in 2024.
Every month in 2024, 20% of profits from sales of paintings over $1000 will be donated to a different NGO, with January being Children in Conflict. * Please click on the link to read about the good work they do and the many countries they help.
It’s a win-win-win all the way around: You live with art you love, I continue to make a living doing what I was meant to do, and in this month, children in war-torn nations get help with life’s basic needs & necessities.
As always, proof of the donation is provided. If you yourself want to do the donating under your name, then donate 20% of the cost to this charity above, show me evidence that you have donated, and I will deduct 20% of the final cost* of your purchase, and then you have that amount to submit for your 2024 taxes. Same rules above & below apply.
I’ve written enough here. Let’s do our best to contribute to better our world and let Love shine whenever and wherever it can.
Peace + Love,
Randi
*please note: commissions, shipping costs, taxes are excluded.