Arts Rescue Mission -Aid For Aging Artists
4 Hands - 1 Purpose
Shelter
Funded through donations our annual "ARMON" Awards dinner in April. Project Manager -16 hrs./ month
WITH NEARELY A DECADE OF EXPERIENCE ArtFlow brings their skillset, archiving and cataloging with artists and collectors into the non-profit landscape with Arts Rescue Mission. We understand the urgent need to support visual artists and collectors, especially those in their later years, as they work to preserve the legacy, value, and integrity of a lifetime of creative work. This is also the objective of the objectives of our GIFTING program
We are looking (09-15-2025) for a volunteer or volunteers to put in about 4 hours a week for this program. This will be a paid position as we move forward with our grant writing, and donations. If you are interested please contact us! artsrescue2025@gmail.com or signup here.
Monthly subscriptions at any level receive a 50% discount on all event and table and chair reservations.How you can help power our mission:
1.Share: Share our campaign with your friends, family, and on social media. Your advocacy can amplify our impact.
2. Volunteer: Your time and skills can make an impact too.
3. Thank you for supporting our mission, your support is invaluable.
4. Join the ARM Advisory with a monthly subscription.
5. Earmark your donation to our SHELTER program.
THANK YOU!
Arts Rescue Mission
Our approach is different. As part of our outreach model, our Advisory Council, comprised of artists, collectors, curators, and professionals across the state, identifies urgent needs and opportunities aligned with our mission. They make recommendations to our Board of Governors, who vote to release funds directly.
RESTORE - SHELTER - PROVIDE - PRESERVE
When We Preserve the Art, We Preserve the Artist.
ARM crew de-installing corporate collection
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2. Shelter Program /Subsidized Storage for Lifetime Work
Subsidized Storage to Protect a Lifetime of Work
Purpose:
To help aging visual artists preserve their legacy by subsidizing the cost of safe, professional storage for artworks, archives, and lifetime collections, a growing need as artists face limited space, rising storage prices, and diminishing support from institutions traditionally funded to safeguard the arts.
Why Shelter Is Needed Now:
Institutional and governmental cutbacks have reduced the number of programs that once offered archiving, storage, and preservation assistance. Many senior visual artists are at risk of losing decades of work simply because they can no longer afford to store or protect it. ARM fills this gap.
How the Shelter Program Works:
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ARM raises dedicated storage funds through the annual ARMON Awards and year-round earmarked donations.
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These funds directly subsidize storage costs for selected visual artists who need help preserving their work and legacy.
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Artists are chosen through a democratic nomination and voting process, ensuring that those with real need and strong community support rise to the top.
How Artists Are Selected:
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Nominations come from ARM’s statewide Advisory Council, our goal by mid-2026 is more than 400 members strong.
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Additional nominations come through the ARM e-mail list and social media suggestions.
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ARM compiles the top nominees for the year.
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Final selection is determined by a vote of the Board of Governors and the Advisory Council.
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About the ARMON Awards:
Held annually, the ARMON Awards honor outstanding artists across the full spectrum of the creative disciplines — visual artists, musicians, songwriters, writers, chefs, and Substack authors. Proceeds from the evening directly support the Shelter Program.
Each year, ARM proudly remembers co-founder Gertrude Barnstone as part of this celebration.
Get Involved:
Join the ARM e-list and take part in the nomination and voting process.
Email: artsrescue2025@gmail.com
Funded through donations and our annual "ARMON AWARDS" dinner in April. Project Manager 16 hrs./ month More Info Here.