The Tiny women’s cooperative art circle is contributing to a township project designed to brighten someone’s day.
Through the initiative designed to help bring a smile to someone who may need it, residents can pick up a “Random Art of Kindness” kit from the municipal office on Balm Beach Road and add their own artwork and message.
“We made them (the township) 40 card kits and they are making them available to the general public,” said Diane Greenfield, a member of the cooperative, which was formed in 2017 and allows members to get together weekly to explore their creative sides at the Lafontaine Community Centre.
Each “Random Art of Kindness” kit contains a small card and envelope for the community to create meaningful art on one side of the card, with a brief explanation of the artwork on the other side.
Kits must be returned to the municipal office by Friday with each piece of art collected and placed in an anonymously sealed envelope to be distributed to those in need of an added boost of kindness. Submissions gathered will go to healthcare providers, long-term-care homes and other vulnerable populations.
So far this year, Greenfield said art circle members have created more than 300 cards featuring notes of appreciation.
“Some of the messages inside include phrases like ‘you are my hero,’ ‘your courage and kindness has made a difference’ and ‘you helped me get through these very difficult times by your generous volunteering,’” she noted.
“Over 27 artists participated, creating unique and personal statements both through their art and through the messages. They really were acts of kindness, but also acts of appreciation.”
For more information about the township/art cooperative project, contact Tiny community recreation coordinator Emma Clench at (705) 526-4204, ext. 250 or by email ([email protected]).
