Free Arts of Arizona is a nonprofit organization that sparks the creative spirit of abused, homeless and at-risk children. Our goal is to inspire and transform their lives through the power of artistic expression. Volunteer Mentors use the visual arts, music, theater, dance, literary and culinary arts with children living in over 100 group homes, residential treatment centers and shelters in Maricopa County. Since 1993, Free Arts of Arizona has touched the lives of nearly 56,000 young people, helping them build self-esteem, improve social skills, renew trust and learn to express emotions in a positive way through the healing effects of the creative arts.

In recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month, Paradise Bakery & Café's Arizona stores will donate 10 cents per cookie or $1 for every dozen cookies to Free Arts of Arizona during the month of April. Of course, when you eat cookies for a good cause, the calories don't count! Paradise Bakery & Café is dedicated to nourishing the hopes and dreams of Arizona's abused by supporting and celebrating creativity and the arts in partnership with Free Arts of Arizona. To find a Paradise Bakery & Café near you, visit www.paradisebakery.com.

Join us for the 12th anniversary series of Multicultural Arts Camp! MAC Camp is a three-week arts camp for children ages 7-17. Professional guest artists will share their cultures through fun and creative workshops such as Japanese Taiko drumming, African dance, Chinese calligraphy, Native American jewelry and Latino music. 

To become a volunteer for this exciting summer program please contact Wendy Bader at wbader@freeartsaz.org or phone 602-258-8100 ext.19.