Life couldn’t be any more restless than it is now. The recent news of George Floyd and his unnecessary death is so sad and everyone is hurt. It’s 2020 and it’s time we all stick together and stand up for one another. White, yellow, brown, black, whatever color we are. Right now, there’s numerous organizations we can donate to provide support for the #BlackLivesMatter movement. Some of these organizations would be the Minnesota Freedom Fund, Reclaim the Block, Black Visions Collective, Unicorn Riot and more.
Other people, like artists, are showing support through their drawings, stickers, and enamel pins, etc. Although some of us may not have money to donate, we do have time that we can donate to support the movement.
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I Support the BLM Through Art
For me, I’ve decided I’d support the movement with donation commissions. From now until Wednesday, June 17th, anyone who donates $10+ to any organization related to the cause and sends me a timestamped screenshot of their donation will get a commission from me. This commission will be a simple animal / food / human artwork as a way of showing my thanks. I’m hoping this encourages people who can give, to give.
Other Artists In Support of BLM
There are so many other artists that are trying to use their art and their own shop to support the BLM movement. Some of them are listed below!
Alina – Shop Choobi
Alina is from California USA and has a very cute shop that reminds you that it’s okay to cry and let it out sometimes! Check out what she’s doing for the movement.
For the entire month of June, she will donate 100% of the shop choobi proceeds to Black Visions Collective, a Black-led, Queer + Trans centering organization whose mission is to organize powerful, connected Black communities.
In addition, if you donate $25 or more to one of the organizations and send her a screenshot, she will doodle something for you!
Dazz – DazzshopCA
Dazz is a talented artist from Canada who draws many cute fan art pieces but also draws original round bois.
She is having an enamel pin giveaway where you can get an entry to win all of the pins she’s ever made if you send her a screenshot of your donation.
Miri – Noristudio
Miri is a great artist who draws simple and aesthetically cute guinea pigs, capybaras, and other adorable animals!
Her seconds enamel pin sale for the entire month of June will be donated to Black Girls Code, an organization whose goal is to increase the number of women of color in the digital technology space by introducing girls 7-17 to Computer Science. “Seconds” refer to slightly imperfect products but the imperfections are hardly noticeable to most of us! I love supporting artists by purchasing their seconds pins.
Lara – Capybalara
Lara is an illustrator from the US who loves capybaras and Animal Crossing! She’s having donation commissions!
https://www.instagram.com/p/CA-q9AZhL2C/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Send her your donation screenshot and she’ll draw you a cute animal, plant friend, pokemon, or AC character!
Vivian – Sugar Cubed Studios
Vivian is an artist from Texas, USA and has a large variety of cute enamel pins, bags, apparel, and more!
All the proceeds for the “Akai Ito” pin as well as 25% of the proceeds from other sales will go towards NAACP Legal Defense & Educational Fund.
Leo – Kittynaut
Leo is having a fundraiser pin where all proceeds go towards blacklivesmatter.com! In one day, they raised $3,299.76! Here’s the cute and magical pin that fights for love and justice.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CA9U-bulgzo/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
These are just a handful of artists among MANY who are using their art to support the BLM movement. It’s different but I love that we are able to use our skills and talents to support a very important matter today! If you know other artists who are contributing their skills and shops to the cause, feel free to list it in the comments below!
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GREAT POST! I love that people are finally coming together to fight this in anyway that they can. ALSO It is such a great idea for artists to use their talent to support this fight. thank you so much for this post xxx
Thank you Gemma! I think it’s nice that many are using their skills to help out!
Geraldine, this is such a great way to support the cause. I think it’s so nice of you to offer commissions in exchange of a donation. So sweet. I also loved reading about other artists who will be donating.
Much love always,
GABBY | http://www.gabbyabigaill.com
I’m so happy you think so Gabby!! It feels super small but I’m happy to help in any way I can. Definitely check them out! 🥰
This is so awesome! I love seeing people come together to support the movement. It’s a great idea to offer commissions in exchange for donating. Once my social media break is over, ill have to check out the artist you mentioned. Thanks for sharing.
It is great and very heartwarming It makes me happy that I can be a part of it even though I might just be a small time artist! 🙏🏼
Love this! Its so lovely to see the different ways people are supporting the black lives matter movement.
Chloe xx
Thank you Chloe! x
I love that you found a way to support BLM through art! There are so many different ways we can contribute to fighting the injustice. Love that people are using their talents to get the funds pushed through different intakes. I really like the pin from Sugar Cubed Studios!! All of these artists are talented! Love the message you are spreading!
Nancy ♥ exquisitely.me
Thanks Nancy!! It feels small but I’m really happy to use my services to encourage people to donate. 🥰 Her shop is amazing, I love that pin!! Thanks for reading girl! Xx
This is a great post! I’ve donated some money to black lives matter, but it’s a great way to see some alternative ways to support!xx
mia // https://beautiful-inspiring-creative-life.com
Thank you Mia!! Haha yes it can really help motivate some people to give and support the cause! 🥰
Know that I said this on IG, but literally so impressed by how you are using your talents to support this movement! Also, thank you for sharing other artists supporting blm in this post!
I love that you’re using your platform to spread awareness about the BLM movement, Geraldine! It’s always great to help out the cause, no matter how small our efforts can be!
☼ cabin twenty-four
Thank you eena!! I definitely wanted to show support of it anyway in such a time! 😍
This is such a great post! Thank you so much for sharing and for doing your part. It’s so important that we keep this conversation going <3
Thank you so much for reading! I’m glad to offer my services up for a good cause as well as share other artists! 🙂