Art Guardian is dedicated to the preservation of the arts in cultures with crafting traditions in danger of fading into history and those arts that are seldom acknowledged.

2. Art is a
reflection of
who we are as
humans.

3. Art tells the story of who we are together
culturally...

4. And who we
are as
individual
beings.

5. Sometimes unforeseen
circumstances endanger our
artistic traditions.

6. So we must work to ensure that our
artistic inheritance is preserved and
maintained through collaboration,
education, and promotion.

7. Art Guardian is dedicated to the
preservation of the arts in cultures with
arts traditions in danger of
disappearing and folk crafts that are
seldom acknowledged.

8. Through the
execution of
collaborative arts
projects, emphasis is
placed on the fact
that the potential
loss of various
artistic traditions is
at the expense of us
all; not just one
specific group of
people.

9. Art
Supplies
22%
Education
14%
Incidentals
11%
Travel
36%
Exhibitions
17%
$8,500 in funding is
needed for several
program components:
• Travel to and from project
sites
• Art supplies
• Creation of educational
materials
• Exhibition of collaborative
artworks

10. We must come together as a world
community to secure our art legacy for
generations to come.

11. My name is Tracie Thornton and I'm an artist. During my travels
I've had the privilege to be exposed to many different cultures and
their respective artistic traditions. I've been some places where
indigenous arts were all but fading and the idea for Art Guardian
was born.
Not only am I an artist with extensive non-profit experience but I
have a profound and deep respect for cultures other than my own. I
believe there is a lot to be learned from these art traditions that we
may not hear about as much as others. They need to be given a
voice and I am willing to work to make sure these cultures are seen
and heard.