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Empowering The Voices of Youth Who Are In or Who Have Experienced Foster Care

2026 Event Details to be Announced

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Every young person has a story.

For youth in foster care, those stories are too often unheard. At MARE, we believe in the power of creativity to break through barriers and inspire understanding. Fostering Creativity is an exciting campaign that puts the voices and visions of youth with lived experience in foster care front and center.

What is Fostering Creativity?

Through art, youth participants will share their perspectives, challenge stereotypes, and spark insightful conversations about foster care and adoption. Their work will come to life at a vibrant Showcase Event this October, where they will have the opportunity to present their creations.

In addition to the gallery-style exhibit, the event will feature an artist panel where you can hear directly from the youth about their work, along with a variety of family-friendly activities. Light refreshments will be provided, and Fostering Creativity merchandise will be available to purchase.

Join us as we celebrate their creativity and build greater awareness together. 

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Interested in Participating?

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Youth Artists

If you have ever experienced foster care and you are under 25 years old, you are eligible to participate in Fostering Creativity as an artist.

You can be currently in foster care, adopted, reunified, or living independently. And you don't need to be an art prodigy, just willing to be creative and share your perspective.

Community Supporters

Interested in partnering with us to make Fostering Creativity a reality? We'd love to talk with you! There are countless ways your company or organization can partner with us to celebrate these youth voices - event spaces, art supplies, art workshops for youth, art display spaces, or campaign sponsorships are all great ways to help.

If you're interested in partnering, please contact Zoe Perkins at zoep@mareinc.org

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Keva, 17 years old

 

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Beza, 25 years old

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Hailey, 16 years old
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Alavar, 17 years old
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Madison, 15 years old

Previous Submissions

Explore our online gallery of artwork from past Showcase events. Each submission highlights a unique story, reflecting what family, love, and home means to the artist and the experiences that have shaped their lives.


From collaborative projects to individual works across a variety of mediums, the gallery celebrates the creativity and diversity of our young artists.