ABOUT
MISSION STATEMENT + VISION
OUR MISSION
To create positive social change through art, education, advocacy, and service.
OUR VISION
A world where art breaks barriers and creates lasting positive change.
WHO WE ARE
501 (c) (3)
ART 4 CHANGE
A nonprofit organization committed to using art as a powerful tool for social change. Our programs and initiatives aim to build community, and inspire meaningful dialogue through creative expression. At our core, we believe in the ability of art to connect people and drive positive transformation in our communities.
CREATING THE CHANGE
Art has the power to create positive social, emotional, and behavioral transformation. We encourage artists to create art that promotes diversity, acceptance, and inclusion.
WHAT WE DO
BOOST EMPOWERMENT IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES: We provide opportunities and resources to underrepresented individuals and families, helping them access and benefit from the arts.
CREATE DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION EVENTS + MEDIA CONTENT: We host and produce events and media that celebrate cultural diversity and promote inclusion within the community.
INSPIRE CHANGE THROUGH TRANSFORMATIVE ART EDUCATION: We integrate art into education to foster creativity, raise awareness of social issues, and empower students and educators.
COLLABORATE WITH ORGANIZATIONS WITH COMMON GOALS: We collaborate with like-minded organizations to amplify our impact and work towards shared objectives in advancing social justice.
FOUNDER
CLIFFORD MCDONALD
Clifford McDonald is a Sarasota native, artist, and youth advocate who founded Art 4 Change in 2020 to harness the transformative power of art as a tool for social justice.
A graduate of Booker High School’s Visual and Performing Arts program and former collegiate and professional basketball player, Clifford blends creativity with community engagement.
With years of experience mentoring and educating at-risk youth—as both an arts educator and basketball coach—he is committed to creating spaces where young people can express themselves, build confidence, and envision brighter futures.
Clifford’s work focuses on using art not only as a form of self-expression but also as a platform to spark dialogue, challenge inequities, and inspire lasting change.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Clifford McDonald Destinnie Huggins Dionndra Kinsey
Jahkori Dopwell Hall Jonathan Pawley Michael Kinsey