WHO WE ARE
Creative Relief is an all-volunteer program working toward building greater arts awareness and expanding arts accessibility. This vital arts initiative reaches hundreds of Clark County residents annually who may not otherwise have access to the arts.
Since March 2023, the program has focused on partnering with Clark County organizations to provide free art supplies, project ideas, and hands-on activities in parks, private events, festivals, and neighborhood gatherings.
what we do
Creative Relief partners with with Clark County organizations to provide free art supplies, project ideas, and hands-on activities in parks, private events, festivals, and neighborhood gatherings.
Through these partnerships, Creative Relief reaches more people — these shared experiences spark conversation, strengthen community bonds, and offer meaningful connections.
We believe creative expression is a human need — one that relieves stress, nurtures resilience, and helps people connect with themselves and each other.
It’s how we learn, explore, and share emotions and experiences in a way that is only possible when creating something tangible in the physical world.
Why it matters
We believe creative expression is a human need — one that relieves stress, nurtures resilience, and helps people connect with themselves and each other. It’s how we learn, explore, and share emotions and experiences in a way that is only possible when creating something tangible in the physical world.
HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT
Your support helps provide arts supplies, project ideas, and instruction to communities with limited access. For more information or to join us in bringing art to the community, please contact us.
PARTNERING FOR CHANGE
“Artstra is proud to collaborate with the organizations below to bring art supplies, instruction, and creative opportunities to communities with limited access to the arts. Together, we’re building pathways for expression, connection, and inspiration.”
City of Vancouver
Friends of the Children
SWWA Battle Ground Community Ed.
Upbeat Music Therapy
Ashby Family Care
theARTScentered
Janus Youth Program
Christine Rice Memorial Fund
and many others!
A special thanks to Blick Art Materials for supporting our work in the community. With their support, our program reaches more of Clark County.