Royal Talens Art Materials Change Lives In Latvia

A donation of art materials from the Royal Talens Foundation has ignited a creative renaissance at the Jānis Simsons Madona Art School in rural Latvia.

During the 2024 academic semester (September – December), the Royal Talens Foundation’s donation introduced students to art materials previously unavailable in Latvia, let alone in Madona. These professional-grade supplies didn’t just enhance the quality of education; they transformed the entire learning experience into an exciting journey of artistic discovery.

Art teacher Margrieta Griestiņa said: “I have experience with the graduate course, where older students study. Some of the pupils were lazy during lessons, but after receiving the donation of materials from the Royal Talens Foundation, they somehow began to believe in their abilities and talents and started working much more diligently. They began coming to school more often than required and spent even their free time there, continuing their unfinished work and communicating with peers. The quality of their work increased significantly.”

For these young artists in rural Latvia, access to professional art materials has opened new doors of possibility, proving that sometimes the right tools can unlock hidden potential and transform education into inspiration

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