Bringing art to life: Le Nid d'Artistes creates magical worlds
In a heartwarming collaboration this October, the Royal Talens Foundation provided art materials to Le Nid d'Artistes ("The Artist's Nest"), enabling 30 young artists to bring their imaginative worlds to life through creative workshops in Switzerland. The initiative specifically reached children from modest backgrounds, including young refugees from countries like Iran and Ukraine, who might otherwise not have access to quality art education.
Intensive five-day workshop
During an intensive five-day workshop from October 21-25, 2024 in Le Temps Du Dessin, professional artists, illustrators and teachers Edik Kathykin and Cyrille Saura guided children aged 6-14 in creating remarkable 3D worlds. Each young artist constructed their own miniature theater, complete with wooden background sets and carefully crafted polystyrene characters, animals, and buildings. Using Amsterdam acrylic paints from Royal Talens, the children transformed their creations into vibrant, colorful masterpieces that reflected both real and imaginary worlds.
A wonderful workshop
"It has been a wonderful workshop, particularly for the kids who usually cannot access this kind of creative event," shared Edik and Cyrille. The impact of these workshops extends beyond the initial five-day program, as the organization continues to host weekly art projects that benefit even more children in the community.
Making art accessible to all
Le Nid d'Artistes embodies the Royal Talens Foundation's mission of making art accessible to all. The Swiss organization focuses on providing high-quality visual arts education to children aged 6-18 from modest families who show strong artistic interest but face financial barriers. Their commitment to promoting artistic development in disadvantaged areas aligns perfectly with our foundation's goals of nurturing creativity and artistic expression in communities worldwide.
Bringing the power of art to young people
Through this partnership with Association le Nid d'Artistes, we've helped create not just art pieces, but opportunities for children to express themselves, develop new skills, and find joy in creation. The Royal Talens Foundation is proud to support initiatives that bring the transformative power of art to young people who need it most.
Supported projects
Throughout 2024, the Royal Talens Foundation supported an art program for 158 young people in Cuernavaca, Mexico, run by WereldOuders and their partner organization Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos (NPH) Mexico. For many of these youngsters who have already faced significant difficulties in their young lives, creative expression has become a vital tool for healing and personal growth.
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The Royal Talens Foundation has donated art materials to support a comprehensive two-year community program in Peru. The initiative, run by WereldOuders and their partner organization Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos (NPH) Peru, serves 50 families, including 130 children and 150 young adults living in extremely challenging conditions.
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In March 2025, 72 students from IMC Weekendschool in Amsterdam Noord and Zuidoost embarked on a creative journey exploring the theme “The Future of Amsterdammers.” Over four weeks, these 10- to 11-year-olds immersed themselves in the world of visual arts, guided by four contemporary artists and supported by Royal Talens Foundation materials.
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The Royal Talens Foundation has provided art materials to the Palestine Humanitarian Response Centre (PHRC) for their upcoming Children's Hub in Cairo. This initiative aims to offer creative outlets and trauma relief to Palestinian children who have fled Gaza and currently lack access to formal education.
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