LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Paul Frank is pleased to announce its 2nd annual Paul Frank Art Supplies Round-Up, which launched yesterday at the P.S. ARTS “Express Yourself” event. The Paul Frank Arts program continues its commitment to inspire creativity in kids of all ages through non-profit partnerships and national drives to provide art supplies to schools and after-school art programs.
“For the second year in a row, Paul Frank is thrilled to support a cause that is close to our hearts,” said Elie Dekel, President of Saban Brands. “The Paul Frank brand was built upon creativity and the arts, so we couldn’t be happier to be a part of spreading the love of art through our Art Supplies Round-Up.”
In partnership with Blick Art Materials, the round-up program encourages Paul Frank fans to donate new and gently used art supplies to local children’s art non-profits. Blick and Utretch stores across the nation have placed donation bins near their registers in support of the round-up, with purchased donations supported by a special 20% discount at all retail locations. Each store will also be working with a local children’s art non-profit to distribute donations throughout their local community during the donation period of Nov. 17–Dec. 31. In addition, online donations can be made to The Dreaming Zebra Foundation through Blick’s Art Room Aid online arts donation portal and will be distributed to children’s art programs in 15 different states.
Paul Frank will also be promoting the Art Supplies Round-Up through a Facebook campaign. For every domestic ‘like’ received during the campaign, Paul Frank will donate to Dreaming Zebra and P.S. ARTS. Paul Frank partners, Zak! and Yes Anime, have also contributed to the program by providing art supplies to support the 2013 round-up.
Paul Frank has launched a new contest in conjunction with the program. Fans can enter the Paul Frank Art Supplies Round-Up sweepstakes at PaulFrankArts.org for a chance to win a trip for two to a Paul Frank celebrity event in 2014! In addition, everyone who donates via Blick’s Art Room Aid site will automatically be entered to win!
The 2nd Paul Frank Art Supplies Round-Up officially launched yesterday, November 17, at the P.S. ARTS annual “Express Yourself” event in Los Angeles. The event brought together local leaders, influencers and their kids for an afternoon of art related activities. The Paul Frank activation featured customizable Julius vinyl figurines, provided by Yes Anime, for guests to design using art supplies donated by Blick and partnering vendors, Liquitex and Letraset. Celebrity parents including Jason Bateman, Lisa Kudrow and Adam Scott also stopped by the Paul Frank booth to join in on the artistic fun and show their support at the launch of the 2nd annual art supplies round-up! To see more pictures, visit the Getty Image link here.
The Paul Frank Art Supplies Round-Up program will continue to accept donations at Blick and Utrecht stores through December 31, 2013, and accepts online donations year-round! For more information on the Paul Frank Art Supplies Round-Up, please visit PaulFrankArts.org.
Also, be sure to follow Paul Frank on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube and the all-new Bloggin’ with Paul Frank Tumblr page!
About Paul Frank
Paul Frank is a globally recognized, iconic fashion and lifestyle brand, which features artistic and entertaining designs for the young and young at heart. Acquired in 2010 by Saban Brands, Paul Frank began as an independent accessories company in a Southern California beach town in 1997. By creating relationships through exciting collaborations and strategic licensing partnerships, Paul Frank merchandise includes apparel and accessories for all ages, books, stationery, eyewear, home décor, bicycles and more. To see what’s new at Paul Frank, visit www.paulfrank.com.
About Paul Frank Arts
At Paul Frank, art, music and creativity are everything! We are so lucky that we are able to be creative and fun every day. We started Paul Frank Arts to give some of that creativity back to our friends. We host fun and cool art contests and activities that inspire artists, like you, from all disciplines and ages. We created Paul Frank Art Attack, an annual art scholarship competition, and The Paul Frank Art Supplies Round-Up, a nationwide art supplies drive for kids. Learn more: www.paulfrankarts.org.
About Dreaming Zebra Foundation
The Dreaming Zebra Foundation is a (501)(c)(3) charity providing support so that children and young adults are given an equal opportunity to explore and develop their creativity in the arts. Dreaming Zebra's Community Art Recycling Program provides access to art and music supplies for thousands of children, schools, art therapy programs and community organizations throughout the United States. In 2011, Dreaming Zebra provided free art supplies, musical instruments, and public art experiences to more than 50,000 young artists -- children who otherwise might not have experienced the joys and benefits of an art education. Learn more at: www.dreamingzebra.org.
About P.S. ARTS
P.S. ARTS provides high-quality California Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) standards-based education in music, dance, drama and visual arts for low-income, ethnically diverse children who attend public schools in the Los Angeles Unified, Lawndale Elementary, Lennox, Reef-Sunset, Santa Monica/Malibu Unified, and Wiseburn school districts, where arts programs have been reduced or eliminated. Currently, P.S. ARTS serves more than 12,000 K–8 students in 30 schools and 4,500 students through strategic partnerships. In addition to instruction, the Organization provides support for visual arts exhibits, public performances, field trips and professional development workshops for classroom teachers and teaching artists. Learn more at: www.psarts.org.
About Blick Art Materials
Founded in Galesburg, Illinois, in 1911, Blick Art Materials is one of the largest and oldest providers of art supplies in the United States, with 72 retail stores nationwide. Its products cater to the full spectrum of artists — from the youngest child ready to scribble with his or her first crayon to well known, gallery-represented professionals. The company’s extensive selection, competitive prices, and superior customer service make Blick the best choice for art educators, students, artists, architects, designers, hobbyists, or anyone requiring quality art materials for work or pleasure. A long-time advocate of art education in the U.S., Blick also provides support of scholastic, collegiate, and professional art shows, both financially and through a variety of materials that emphasize the benefits of art education. Blick also supports the communities in which it does business by sponsoring in-store events, local schools, art leagues, and community groups across the country. Visit www.dickblick.com for more information.
About Art Room Aid, A Program of Blick Art Materials
Art Room Aid was created in 2009 by Blick Art Materials. As a company focused on educational and professional art supplies, Blick has consistently supported arts education in diverse ways. Through sponsoring art scholarships or creating lesson plans that address national standards of learning, while easing the burden on busy educators, Blick understands the importance of collaboration in arts education. With the recent integration of Utrecht Art Supplies into its retail chain, Blick Art Materials has expanded the reach and scope of sponsorship programs through Art Room Aid into new and established markets. Providing the tools needed for arts educators, Art Room Aid assists with teachers’ fundraising efforts that help promote and maintain a quality arts education. Arts advocates can support Art Room Aid with contributions that directly fund a chosen art project in need. Together, Art Room Aid project leaders and sponsors support an essential creative learning experience that expands far beyond the classroom, every day.
