Allowing youth and others to experiment the power of art through community events.
Helping Syrian children in camps through the selling of artsy postcards that turn into wildflowers when planted.
Providing one-on-one mentorship for youth seeking help in their change making journey.
Partnering with organizations/artists that have aligning visions and creating new offerings with the efforts of both parties.
Elegant Art participated in Plan International Canada's Youth Leadership Celebration event by holding an impactful booth and displaying NEW postcards and postcard packages. More children were helped because of the donations and many youth were left with much inspiration.
Elegant Art representative, Sedra Alshamaly, will be an attendee and speaker at the 2023 Global refugee forum, bringing forward the mission and requests Elegant Art carries to better the lives of refugee children. Sign up to receive an update about the event!
This event was held to educate community youth on the Syrian refugee crisis, Elegant art and what it does to help combat this issue, and was a space for youth to use thier creativity and passion to create art pieces regarding the issues they care about.
Women can stand up and say their opinion too.
Art is a global language that holds no barriers and carries deep messages.
Sometimes living peacefully can make us forget how to be thankful; not everyone has what we have.
Youth are very powerful; we want them to realize that.
We want all children to be able to spend their childhood having fun.
Elegant Art is a powerful initiative that seeks to empower refugee youth through art. Founded by Sedra and Shahd, two kindhearted young refugees, it is critical that we support projects that build better communities and provide marginalized youth with opportunities to engage in activities they love while inspiring others. Elegant Art offers engaging workshops for young people and creates spaces for youngsters to come together to express artistically themselves. The Elegant Card initiative — which features plantable postcards — is a testament to how creative expression can be a means of conveying important messages, advocating for the less fortunate"
“Driven by their personal experience as refugee children fleeing war in Syria, the founders of Elegant Art have taken their story and turned it into a social enterprise that raises awareness and inspires hope! It was such an honour to profile Elegant Art for our Refugee City Builders initiative at Together Project. Through their plantable postcards, Elegant Art shows the possibilities that can arise at the intersection of creativity and social change in Canada.”
“I am thrilled to express my admiration for the outstanding work of Elegant Art, a youth-led art initiative and small business. Being a witness to the incredible talent and passion exhibited by these young artists, along with their commitment to amplifying voices of refugees has been truly inspiring. Sedra and Shahd do a wonderful job sharing their lived experience through creative art demonstrating empowerment, positivity and resilience. Bravo to the talented Sedra and Shahd, who mark in the world of elegant art while championing resilience and stories of Syrian refugees and beyond!”
“I am a Youth Worker Liaison for the EmpowOUR Youth for Action Program and Youth 2 Action. Elegant Art's mission is to assist Syrian children displaced in camps. Elegant art aims to help these children through Plantable Postcards. The reality is the refugees of Syria and their generation are facing challenging times due to the impact of war and strife. This organization and their efforts acts as a way to create a message to these children being affected and to voice their opinions and experience through art.”
“I have always believed in the powerful voices of youth, and their ability to become agents of peace as they raise awareness through their diverse experiences that speak for the youths whose voices have been silenced by the world."
“ I’m so glad I connected with Elegant Art. Without them, I could have never understood completely how powerful our words can be — even as young people. A picture can really speak a thousand words no matter who the artist may be. Thank you Elegant Art for not only helping us understand the stories of so many individuals, but helping those in need of assistance and inspiring us to do the same… because helping the children of today will only help us create a better tomorrow.”
“Elegant Art is a meaningful organization founded by an inspiring young girl who is dedicated to changing our world. Sedra and her team not only create beautiful artwork, but by purchasing these pieces, we are all supporting children who desperately need the rest of the world’s attention. They make fantastic gifts for the holidays and beyond. I’m excited to see the impact this organization will continue to have.”
