Take a stand
We none of us have saved a planet before.
Yes we have the scientists, the experts, the doomsayers, the protesters.
But really we’re all taking a punt at what is going to win back our planet.
So we each have to do what we can do. We can join forces and have a greater impact. We can work with organisations. We can support charities doing work on the ground.
There is no one way.
My guests on Brave New Girl podcast are each treading their own path for the health and well-being of people and the planet, and this week’s guest, Jeanne Masel, founder and CEO of Art for Change, works with artists for vital causes.
Jeanne developed Art for Change to offer fine art to socially conscious art collectors.
Each carefully selected artist and artwork are paired with a relevant non-profit initiative & this has generated over $250K for non-profits & enabled the planting of over 3,000 trees to support Global Reforestation efforts to combat climate change.
Art for Change. Art for socially conscious collectors. Art for climate change.
DO THE RIGHT THING RIGHT
there are so many ways to win back the planet. Do it your way.
Art For Change is a platform for discovery for the best contemporary art. They’ve been known for their high quality prints by top in-demand contemporary artists, and they’ve also started selling unique works and offer art advisory services.
AFC came about because Jeanne Masel's background is in art sales, connoisseurship, and philanthropy. She's on the Board of the Brooklyn Museum and started off consulting with them to create limited-edition contemporary art prints for their 2017 artists’ ball. That experience alone solidified her vision for her company.
In 2018 they started commissioning limited-edition prints by the best contemporary artists paired with urgent non-profit causes. When the pandemic struck in 2020, they pivoted to support artists amidst a world that had shut down. They also found a way to meet the moment for issues like food insecurity that came into high relief during the pandemic. They were able to offer their artists 50% of the proceeds rather than asking for a donation, while also raising funds for really important causes. It was a three-way win: they were able to pay artists, raise money for vital causes, and create a stellar work of art.
Being contentious is what they do at Art for Change. Taking a stand for what they believe in. They help make the world a better place through their Art for Change Initiatives.
Jeanne believes that when you are afraid of something, face your fear. Lean into it and do it anyway. Listen to those that encourage and support you. Don’t take no for an answer.
Thanks so much Jeanne for finding a way to bring art to socially conscious collectors, support artists and benefit social causes and wider climate change issues, to create a thriving cultural ecosystem.
Thanks also for showing us that it is possible to follow our passion and grow a business whilst helping people and the planet at the same time.
You can find out more about Jeanne’s work on https://artforchange.com/
And follow her on Instagram @artforchange
INSPIRE WITH YOUR IMPACT
Guest on podcasts to share how you are making a difference, and inspire to do awesome things for the planet too.