est. 2023
Kalma Art Foundation
an art foundation dedicated to building the idea that through service and education, art can be a catalyst for social change.
Our Mission
Art as a Tool for Change
Join us to explore how art can be used as a tool for social change. We will discuss the role of art in creating awareness, inspiring action, and building stronger communities.
Creating Art with a Purpose
Learn from our panel of artists who use their talent to address social issues. We will explore how artists can use their work to raise awareness, challenge stereotypes, and inspire change.
Building Stronger Communities Through Art
Join us to discover how art can be used to build stronger and more connected communities. We will share stories of how art has brought people together, and explore how you can use art to create positive change in your own community.
About Kalma Art Foundation
Kalma Art Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to building the idea that through service and education, art can be a catalyst for social change. We believe that art has the power to inspire, educate, and unite people, and we are committed to using art to create a better world. Our mission is to promote the use of art as a tool for social change, and to support artists who are using their talent to address social issues.
Meet the Founder
Kim Cruz
Artist and Educator
Kim Cruz is a fine artist, art therapist, art instructor and curator from Manila, Philippines residing in Los Angeles, California.
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Cruz also runs KALMA ART FOUNDATION, a non-profit organization dedicated to education and art.
She is also a fine arts instructor for art therapy and painting, conducting workshops and courses in universities and for orphanages and has been working with foundations and non-profits for 8 years.
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She works closely with foundations to provide Art Therapy for children and women who are victims of trafficking. With a specialty in teaching children and younger women, Cruz aims to promote healing and to provide a safe space for communities through therapy and art.