What is ArtForward?
CharityWings has a “pay-it-forward” art program. It’s another way we support the community through art and creativity. Throughout the year, we commission various visual artists to create new artwork inspired by a specific theme.
The artwork and prints are featured and sold in the Gather Online Showcase and Artist Reception. A percentage of the funds raised are then donated to a partnering non-profit and a new series is commissioned – essentially paying it forward!
The main purpose of this program is to support new and emerging artists in a unique way: they are paid for their work, they get great exposure, and their work helps fundraise for amazing nonprofits that support our health, our communities and our planet!
Our Events
Art Forward 2025
2025 Charity Wings ArtForward Live Art at the Fair Event Join us this year at the San Diego County Fair for Summer Petacular! Charity Wings will be hosting two booths at the Home Arts and Hobbies section on June 21st and 22nd, 2025. We will again have live...
Art Forward May 2025 Bangle Bracelet Class
2025 Charity Wings ArtForward May Bangle Bracelet Class with the San Diego Tiki Ladies In cooperation with the San Diego TIki Ladies, Charity Wings is proud to present a Bangle Bracelet Class, led by Jennifer. We will be using decoupage to create a bangle bracelet. ...
Art Forward 2024
2024 Charity Wings ArtForward Live Painting Event This year at the San Diego County Fair we had a booth with a live painter, Ronzi White, of The Pencil Fighters. He painted two unique paintings live over two days to the delight of fair goers and helped us...
Art Forward 2022
2022 Gather ArtForward Showcase"There's No Place Like Hope” Our theme for the upcoming show "There's No Place Like Hope" and the partnering beneficiary is the Oceanside Homeless Resource. As the beneficiary, they will receive 50% of the proceeds from this showcase. ...
Artforward Surfrider Event
DID YOU CATCH OUR LIVE SPEED PAINTING EVENT?Watch the kick off to our ArtForward Gather Showcase event and the Amazingly talented Amy Burkman! Then drop in the gallery and pick up one of our LIMITED EDITION prints and help support ArtForward and the Surfrider...
Art Forward 2021
2021 Gather Showcase"The Ocean is a thing to be Cherished” Benefiting Surfrider Foundation Our theme for the upcoming show is ocean conservation and the partnering beneficiary is the Surfrider Foundation, San Diego Chapter. As the beneficiary they will receive 50% of...
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About Charity Wings
The mission of CharityWings is to raise awareness that creativity is vital to our health and wellness. Charity Wings introduces opportunities for people to explore and expand their creativity through in-person and online events, allowing them to experience the healing benefits of craft, creativity and community.
To be considered for future Charity Wings Showcases, please email gatherartforward@gmail.com with your contact info, website, and social media links!