Atlanta is one of the most well-known cultural hubs in the country. Talented artists of many styles and formats call this city home. For the month of June, Pebble Tossers is focusing on the importance and uniqueness of the Arts and Culture in Atlanta. Arts and Culture is a wide-ranging subject with much room for interpretation. This month, we will highlight talented local artists of all disciplines, cultural and artistic initiatives that benefit the community, and why a focus and respect for the arts is so beneficial. Click here to Read More.

In June, Pebble Tossers highlights arts and culture, specifically how the arts positively impact youth development. It seems ever more essential to focus on practical career paths to secure a sensible future in today’s society. Yet, more than ever, children and young adults are developing anxiety about said future without an avenue to relieve stress. The solution? Immersion in arts and culture. Arts and culture have been proven to have a positive effect not only on mental health but school achievement. Click Here to Read More

 

This month’s cause area, Arts and Culture, can be applied to so many different artistic styles, movements, and nonprofit organizations. That is why Pebble Tossers has put together this list of resources covering as much of Atlanta’s broad arts and culture scene as we could. We hope you enjoy looking through these articles, infographics, and videos; and that you can learn something new about the importance of the arts! Click here to Read More

Art Supply Rescue with Scraplanta

Ever dug through a dusty box of childhood art supplies, only to find dried-up markers and crusty paints? You’re not alone. Millions of tons of usable art materials end up in landfills each year. While the exact numbers are hard to pin down, estimates suggest hundreds of millions of pens and markers alone are tossed annually.

This isn’t just a cluttered closet problem. Art and craft supplies may often contain harmful chemicals and plastics. Landfills aren’t kind to these materials, and as they break down they can release toxins or microplastics into the environment.

Scraplanta is a local Atlanta nonprofit that is one of the first to keep art and craft supplies out of landfills and back into the hands of the community. By collecting used or forgotten art and craft supplies to upcycle, Scraplanta breathes to life its vision of art as an extension of the human experience that should be accessible to all who seek it.

Click here to volunteer with Scraplanta!

Encouragement Notes for Young Readers
Imagine finding a kind note in between the pages of your favorite book— surely it’ll be a moment that will bring on a bright smile!

Making Encouragement Notes is a thoughtful and fun way to motivate, inspire, and fire up a young reader’s imagination and learning experience. For students who struggle with reading, it can sometimes feel overwhelming and cause them to lose motivation or interest. To counter those feelings, we encourage volunteers to get creative and be part of a young reader’s journey by making Encouragement Notes!

This project is done in partnership with Everybody Wins! Atlanta. Click here to make Encouragement Notes for Young Readers!

Junior Art Mentor: Spruill Center for the Arts Summer Camp Assistant
The Spruill Center for the Arts Summer Camp is an 11-week program designed for students ages 5-14 looking to enhance their creativity and learn various art techniques in closely guided activities led by experienced art instructors. Each week follows a unique theme, and art displays are presented at the end of each week to showcase the camper’s creative journey. To learn more about the program, please click here.

This project is perfect for volunteers looking to spice up their summer, gain hands-on experience, and earn up to 30 service hours. Click here to volunteer with the Spruill Center!

Pebble Tossers Summer Guide to Fun in Metro Atlanta Click here to find more ways to get the whole family involved in the arts + cultures this summer! Joining Pebble Tossers for a day out on the Atlanta Beltline? Click here to download our Atlanta Beltline Beautification Bingo Sheets!

 

June Kindness Calendar Get into the habit of spreading everyday kindness by printing out our calendar and sharing it with your family to choose 1, 2, or all of the days to start a ripple of kindness.   Download The Kindess Calendar Here