Affinity Art Advocacy
A socially minded economic initiative that reinvests proceeds from Advocacy Art and Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Equality, Accessibility, Anti-Oppression, and Sustainability services. IDEEAS services and other collections to offer Portraits of Hope at no cost to individuals and families facing life challenges. It believes that art has the power to connect us, support us, and inspire change in our communities. Art with purpose. Advocacy with heart.
Mission
Affinity Art Advocacy makes art accessible to everyone, regardless of income. We create and share art that builds connection, supports care and wellbeing, and advances equity and inclusion. Through community-rooted art initiatives and socially conscious creative services, we bring people together and honour lived experience.
Vision
We envision communities where everyone feels seen, valued, and connected, and where art is used as a tool for care, belonging, and social change.
Mandate
Our mandate is to:
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Create accessible, community-based art experiences that centre lived experience
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Offer IDEEAS-informed creative and facilitation services to organizations and communities
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Reinvest all net revenue from art sales and services into free programs such as Portraits of Hope and Community Art Connections.
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Strengthen equity, accessibility, and collective wellbeing through art and dialogue
"Keep making people happy with your art, the world needs your talent and love." - MA
Community Art Initiative
Portraits of Hope
Collaboratively created and freely gifted portraits for individuals and families facing illness, grief, disability, or life transitions, growing over time as new stories are shared.
- Sometimes, spirits of love ones can use portraits to connect, show love and help with decisions.
Community Art Connections
Portraits and stories that highlight neighbours, organizations, and frontline workers who strengthen belonging and resilience in our community.
- Association des résidents du village d’Aylmer Collection
- Changemakers Series Collection in collaboration with Aylmer Bulletin (Coming soon)
Art Shop
Advocacy Paintings
Artwork exploring the social and environmental issues shaping our shared future.
Spiritual Collections
Spiritual Exploration invites reflection on how spirituality and religion connect, guide, and ground us in kindness.
Commissioned portrait
Custom, co-created portraits that honour personal stories, relationships, and lived experience.
- Sometimes, spirits of love ones can use portraits to connect, show love and help with decisions.
Commissioned portraits
Prints From Our Collections
High-quality prints of all collections are offered at accessible prices so everyone can bring meaningful art into their home.
Art Mugs From Our Collections
Beautiful reproduction mugs showcasing artwork from our collections, with all proceeds supporting our community art initiatives.
IDEEAS Services
Benchmarking and Equity Assessments
Understanding where your organization stands and identifying clear pathways for improvement.
Planning and Organizational Development
Building inclusive, sustainable strategies that support strong systems and engaged teams.
Facilitation and Meaningful Dialogue
Creating guided conversations that foster understanding, collaboration and shared solutions.
Employee Experience and Engagement
Listening to staff and communities to surface insights, needs and lived experiences.
Accessibility and Compliance
Supporting accessible environments and meeting required standards with clarity and confidence.
Training, Wellness and Creative Art Therapy
We offer art therapy sessions for individuals, teams and organizations through tailored creative and learning experiences that deepen self-awareness, support wellbeing and inspire personal and collective growth.
Donations are welcome
All proceeds from the Art Shop and IDEEAS go to support the creation of free Portraits of Hope.