Happy Spring!
Today is the day! Maggie and I took advantage of this beautiful, sunny day to paint outside for our first art making session of the marathon. Thank you again to those of you who have sponsored us by making a generous donation to CASP.
Below is the link to sponsor us and yes, please share with your friends and family: /maggie-and-drews-may-arts-marathon/
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May 1st, 2026.
Maggie:
Barn Shadow
8" x 8"
Watercolor on paper
Drew:
Vermont Barn
11" x 14"
Watercolor on paper
Comments:
Sometimes painting is a perfect distraction to life. Setting up outdoors, one can get lost in the process of creation, and everything else seems to fade for a time. These two paintings complement each other nicely, as they are painted from opposing sides of our barn. Light and dark. Sun and shade. We hope you like them!
Love,
Drew and Maggie
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We've raised over $30,000 so far in support of our asylum seeking neighbors! 🎉
As we enter into the final stretch of the April Arts Marathon fundraiser, folks are still invited to join by donating any amount to @casp.vt ! New sponsors will receive a link to an archive of artists' work from throughout the month (in addition to remaining art shares), and all proceeds will go directly towards meeting the basic needs of asylum seekers as they face the unprecedented challenges of our current times...
Help us reach our goal of $50,000, consider becoming a sponsor, and share this post to spread the word! ❤️
Thanks so much to everyone who has contributed already, participated as an artist, and otherwise been following along!
Mullein Portrait I, 7.5 x 11 in, black walnut ink on gessoed paper
⏳ The sun is slowly setting on our April Arts Marathon as we enter the final days of the month. Don't miss original oil paintings and earth-based craft by @forestraviart
There is still time to sponsor an artist and support asylum seekers in our community. Every contribution helps us provide stability, dignity, and opportunity! Help us reach our goal of $50,000!
🔗Link in bio
#CASPArtsMarathon #welcomingcommunities #asylumseekers #humanrights #artforgood
🎨 Have you discovered an artist through the April Arts Marathon yet? Maybe you've discovered Kaitlyn Whitaker @slug.mackenzie who has been creating a delightful series of papercut illustrations focused on migratory animals.
One of the most meaningful parts of this month is witnessing creativity unfold day by day—and finding work that resonates in unexpected ways.
There is still time to join the marathon to be inspired by creativity while supporting asylum seekers in Southern Vermont!
#CASPArtsMarathon #welcomingcommunities #asylumseekers #humanrights #ArtForGood
🎨 Our online Midway Gallery for the April Arts Marathon is now LIVE showing what all participating artists have been creating 🧵🎨📸🎶 Link in bio.
We’re so grateful to all who have joined us so far. Sponsor an artist today and help us support asylum seekers in Southern Vermont! There is still time!
#CASPArtsMarathon #welcomingcommunities #asylumseekers #humanrights #ArtForGood
🎨 Arts Marathon Spotlight 🎨
Textile artist Linda Fuhrman is finally taking on a project she’s dreamed about for years—a textile-based portrait of the jazz icon Thelonious Monk.
Ever wonder what Thelonious Monk would look like in fabric form? Sponsor Linda and receive daily updates! Link in bio.
#ArtsMarathon #WelcomingCommunities #asylumseekers #CommunityThroughArt
✨ We’re already halfway through the April Arts Marathon! And we are more than halfway to our goal of raising $50,000! Thank you to everyone who is making this possible!
Participating artists have been showing up every day sharing their creativity, their perspectives, and their stories 🧵🎨📸🎶 @rruthshafrr@lywatrous@slug.mackenzie@brother.clover@fulloflightjewelry@artist.cjensen@forestraviart@owenschuh@lizacassidy and more!
Sponsor an artist today to be inspired and help us continue supporting asylum seekers in Southern Vermont! Link in bio.
#ArtsMarathon #SupportAsylumSeekers #CommunityThroughArt #VermontStrong #WelcomingCommunities
🎨 Our April Arts Marathon is underway!
Every day this month, artists in our community are creating and sharing their work—from quilting and watercolor to photography, music, and more.
When you sponsor an artist, you’re helping us provide vital support to asylum seekers in Southern Vermont while receiving daily creative inspiration along the way.
Sponsor an artist. Be inspired. Support our community.
🔗 Learn more and join us. Link in bio.
#AprilArtsMarathon #ArtForGood #SupportAsylumSeekers #CASP #WelcomingCommunities
Welcome to day one of the @casp.vt April Art Marathon!
This year, I’ll be creating paper cut illustrations of migratory animals in Vermont. Our first subject is the Canada Goose. I started by sketching the design digitally in Procreate, then printed and assembled my “blueprint.” Excited to begin cutting!
Please consider donating at any point during the month!
#aprilartsmarathon #caspvt #canadagoose
The @casp.vt Community Asylum Seekers Project fundraising arts marathon begins tomorrow! Always time to donate by sponsoring me or any/all of the participating artists - link in bio or @casp.vt .
I’m participating in this year’s art marathon for Community Asylum Seekers Project, which starts tomorrow and runs throughout the entire month. CASP supports individuals in Southern Vermont as they navigate the asylum process. Any contribution makes a difference. Please consider sponsoring me or the other incredible artists through the link in my bio!
#mayartsmarathon #caspvt #supportasylumseekers
The April Arts Marathon is the Community Asylum Seekers Project’s key fundraiser. CASP hopes to raise $50,000 this year. With all the uncertainty around the new administration, one thing we know for sure is that people who are experiencing violence and terror in their home countries will continue to seek asylum in this country. Sponsors like you are critical to CASP’s ability to accompany asylum seekers who, against all odds, continue to strive for a life of dignity and independence. Every donation directly supports our mission of cultivating a supportive community for asylum seekers in Southern Vermont.
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