Our Press & Awards
Art Buddies has been recognized both locally and nationally over the years. Below are a few stories and awards we've received.
“Creative mentors empowering kids to succeed”
The Philanthropy Journal featured an article about Art Buddies in the June 2016 issue focused on Youth Development.
Philanthropy Journal article, “Creative mentors empowering kids to succeed”
“Art Buddies mentors show the power of imagination”
Minnesota Monthly featured an editorial about Art Buddies in the May 2016 issue of GIVE Twin Cities magazine.
Minnesota Monthly article, “Art Buddies mentors show the power of imagination”
Art Buddies among top five charities in Minneapolis
Readers of Minneapolis Happening Magazine voted Art Buddies among the top five Minneapolis charities for 2015.
Minneapolis Happening article, “2015 Everything Minneapolis: Charity”
“An illustrated guide to Art Buddies”
Artist and writer, Taylor Baldry, wrote a feature article about Art Buddies for Pollen, published by MinnPost in February 2014.
Pollen article, “An illustrated guide to Art Buddies”
“The art of mentoring”
Minneapolis Star Tribune business reporter Neal St Anthony wrote a feature article on Art Buddies in May 2009.
Star Tribune article, “The Art of Mentoring”
“Making Art, Making Buddies”
The Southwest Journal featured Art Buddies in a cover story, December 2007.
Creatives for Causes wins Angel of Mentoring Award
In 2004, the Mentoring Partnership of Minnesota chose Creatives for Causes as the Twin Cities organization which exemplified the best in mentoring.
Angel of Mentoring Award Press Release, September 2004 (PDF)
“Reaching for the stars with help from friends”
Minneapolis Star Tribune article, May 2000
“The Richard & Jean Coyne Family Foundation – Creatives for Causes”
Communication Arts magazine article, March 1998
Our Founder's Awards and Honors
