Art is a Gift
Our ‘Art is a Gift’ program encourages talented local artists to work together to create meaningful art experiences that will benefit our community. With local support, we provide art materials and inspiration for volunteer artists to share their talents and spread the joy of art with everyone.
Feb 2026
better together hARTs
Decadent Gifts & Gallery is better together hARTs project’s first makers hub! The crocheted heart serves as a universal symbol, “threading” communities together, because we are better together. The better together hARTs project creates art installations to show support to vulnerable communities.
Aug 2025
Mr. Kitty's Cat Cafe
We painted portraits of the cute and fluffy residents of Mr. Kitty's Cat Cafe to raise funds for Mr. Kitty's Pet Food Pantry. We shared our creations with the cafe to use as a fundraiser for their Pet Food Pantry supporting local pet owners who might need a bit of assistance in feeding their furry friends.
Jan 2025
Free Library Bookmarks
Our first 'Art is a Gift' community art project! We went out and about delivering handmade bookmarks to the Little Free Libraries around the area.
Jan 2026
Bob's House for Dogs
This time, Bob's House for Dogs was the recipient of our artists' creations. Weather you're team cat or team dog, every furbaby deserves an equal share of love! Our collection of over 30 images was shared with Bob's House for Dogs so they may use them to fundraise to support the strays, seniors, and special needs dogs that otherwise would have had tragic endings. Bob's House for Dogs helps these dogs find their forever home for the time they have left.
April 2025
Wish Pillows
Dandelion Wish Pillows pillows for our new friends at Mayo Clinic. They are 4" squares hand embroidered and stuffed with LOVE from our artists and community volunteers.Perfect to squeeze when you are feeling stressed and need a tiny dandelion fluff to wish upon.
Sept 2025
Home Quiltsquares
We used fabric paint markers to create whimsical scenes of home to make into quilts for children whose families may need community support as they make Eau Claire their new home. The materials to create the quilts have been generously donated by JONAH, a local non-profit while sewing all the finished squares will be completed by sewing volunteers from Immanuel Lutheran Church.
March 2025
Seed Paper Card
We created a joyful mess of SEED PAPER that will be bundled into cards before we delivered them to the good folks at Aurora Community Services.