Art Feeds

What Art Feeds does

Art Feeds is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2009 and headquartered in Fayetteville, Arkansas, that delivers social-emotional learning (SEL) curriculum to children ages 3-14 through evidence-based art lessons. The organization operates Art Feeds Online, a web-based membership platform hosting 450+ lessons grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), with bilingual content in English and Spanish. Curriculum is developed in collaboration with credentialed professionals including Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT) and Registered Drama Therapist (RDT) Darci Burch Cohorst, who authored the organization's standalone Trauma Informed Care Training Course. The platform is structured around two subscription tiers: Art Feeds Makes ($15/month) targeting parents and caregivers, and Art Feeds Pro ($29/month) targeting educators with full lesson plans and professional development hours, both with a 14-day free trial.

The organization's go-to-market is hybrid, combining a subscription business with a donation-funded Community Assist Program that provides free curriculum, training, and art supplies to qualifying schools and community organizations serving children in need. Named institutional partners span elementary school districts (Carthage R-9, Springdale Elementary, Monitor Elementary, Mountainburg), refugee resettlement organizations (Canopy NWA), homelessness services (Charlotte Family Housing), trauma therapy centers (Rapha Hope and Healing Center), international child welfare organizations (Rapha International, Touch a Life in Ghana, Studio Del Creador in Mexico), and alternative schools (Waypoint Academy). Direct-to-consumer revenue is supplemented by an e-commerce Shopify storefront selling individual printable packs at $7, lesson bundles, and the standalone $75 training course. Retail revenue is generated through a 5% revenue-share arrangement on iHeartArt by Bright Stripes Co. art supplies sold at West Elm Kids and Anthropologie.

Art Feeds has reached over 250,000 children cumulatively since 2009 and currently serves approximately 25,000 children annually. The July 2025 launch of the Community Garden initiative targets doubling annual reach to 50,000 children through gifted memberships to 150+ educators and caregivers. The organization operates with approximately 11 employees, is led by founder and CEO Meg Bourne, and is funded primarily through individual donations, grants, corporate partnerships, and subscription fees; no venture capital, acquisitions, or parent company relationships are identified.

Name

Art Feeds

Legal name

Art Feeds

Website

https://artfeeds.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Art Feeds is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating a web-based curriculum platform of 450+ evidence-based art lessons grounded in CBT and DBT, serving children ages 3-14 through paid subscriptions, free Community Assist Program partnerships with schools and NGOs, and donation-funded distribution across 20+ US states and 4+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Children's Social-Emotional Learning Curriculum

NAICS

Educational Support Services (6117), Child and Youth Services (62411), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialized Intervention & Skill-Building Programs (Speech/OT Support Materials, Social Skills) (EDACAJAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Emotion Literacy & Social Skills Groups (0–5) (EDACAOAF), Parent-Facing Home Learning & Family Engagement Apps (EDACANAK), Family Engagement & Take-Home Learning Materials (Home Packs, Parent Guides) (EDACAJAL)

Keywords

• Social-emotional learning curriculum
• Children's art therapy
• SEL lesson plans
• Trauma-informed education
• Youth mental wellness

Headquarters

HQ city

Fayetteville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions (Art Feeds Online): Monthly and annual subscriptions to Art Feeds Online platform providing access to 450+ art lessons, teaching videos, printables, and curriculum. Two tiers: Art Feeds Makes ($15/month) and Art Feeds Pro ($29/month).
2. Product Sales (Art Feeds Favorites): Sale of individual project bundles, printable packs ($7 each), and Trauma Informed Care Training course ($75 standalone). Products available through Shopify storefront.
3. Donations and Grants: Tax-deductible donations from individuals and corporate partners fund the Community Assist Program which provides free programming to schools and organizations serving children in need. $150 donation supports one educator/caregiver for the year.
4. Retail Partnership Revenue Share: iHeartArt by Bright Stripes Co. art supplies are sold through West Elm and Anthropologie, with 5% of proceeds donated back to Art Feeds programming.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Art Feeds operates a web-based membership platform (Art Feeds Online) that delivers 450+ social-emotional learning art lessons for children ages 3-14, grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) practices. The platform provides two subscription tiers (Art Feeds Pro at $29/month for educators and Art Feeds Makes at $15/month for parents/caregivers), a 14-day free trial, standalone Printable Packs ($7 each), a Trauma Informed Care Training course ($75), themed lesson bundles, and the donation-funded Community Assist Program that supplies free curriculum and art materials to schools and organizations serving vulnerable children.

Product overview

Art Feeds is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2009 that provides emotional-resilience focused art lessons to help children process big feelings. The organization operates Art Feeds Online as its core digital membership platform offering 450+ evidence-based art therapy lessons grounded in CBT and DBT practices for children ages 3-14. The platform is structured around two membership tiers: Art Feeds Pro ($29/month) for educators with full lesson plans and professional training, and Art Feeds Makes ($15/month) for parents with project-based content. The Community Assist Program provides free curriculum, training, and supplies to schools and organizations serving children in need. Additional offerings include purchasable Printable Packs ($7 each), the Trauma Informed Care Training Course ($75 or included in Pro membership), and themed lesson bundles such as Nature Bundle, Read Along Bundle, Artist Feature Bundle, Self-Regulation Bundle, Coping Tools Bundle, Gratitude Bundle, Identity Bundle, Self-Love Bundle, and Summer Fun in the Sun Bundle. The organization also sells iHeartArt Supplies by Bright Stripes Co. through its Shopify store and retail partners including West Elm and Anthropologie, with a portion of proceeds supporting programming.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Art Feeds Online Web-based digital membership platform providing 450+ evidence-based art therapy lessons for children ages 3-14, with video lessons, printable worksheets, supply lists, and lesson plans in English and Spanish, accessible via subscription.
• Printable Packs Individual downloadable printable lesson packs priced at $7 each, including Emotion Exploration and Emotion Regulation bundles designed to help children name and process emotions; available for direct purchase without subscription.
• Trauma Informed Care Training Course Professional development course for educators and community workers covering how to identify and interact with trauma in classrooms and community spaces; earns 4 Professional Development Hours; available standalone for $75 or included with Art Feeds Pro membership.
• Community Assist Program Free program providing schools and community organizations serving children in need with curriculum, training, Art Feeds Online memberships, and art supplies at no cost; funded by individual and corporate donations, supporting approximately 25,000 children annually.
• iHeartArt Supplies by Bright Stripes Co. Branded art supplies product line including Tempera Paint Sticks, Finger Crayons, Watercolor Pastels, Paint Markers, and Supply Bundles, sold through Art Feeds' Shopify store, West Elm, and Anthropologie, with 5% of proceeds donated back to Art Feeds programming.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reached over 250,000 children since 2009
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• West Elm KidscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 25 September 2023iHeartArt Watercolor Art Supply Bundle and other supplies available on West Elm Kids with 5% proceeds benefiting Art Feeds programming across the globe.
• AnthropologiecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 September 2023iHeartArt by Bright Stripes Co. art supplies are sold through Anthropologie, with 5% of proceeds donated back to Art Feeds programming. Art Feeds uses these supplies in their activities and promotes them through their blog and store.
• iHeartArt by Bright Stripes Co.coreGTM or Marketing PartnerArt supplies brand created by Bright Stripes Co.; Art Feeds uses these supplies in all activities; brand gives 5% back to Art Feeds programming through retail partnerships. Available on West Elm, Anthropologie, and Art Feeds' own Shopify store.
• Canopy NWAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRefugee resettlement organization in Northwest Arkansas. Art Feeds provides training, curriculum, and expertise to create brave spaces for refugee children to process trauma and culture shock.
• Rapha Hope and Healing CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides trauma-focused therapy for child and teen survivors of violence, sexual abuse, and trafficking. Art Feeds has partnered since 2021, providing expressive arts programming to aid in the healing process.
• Rapha InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides aftercare for survivors of human trafficking, sexual exploitation, and abuse in Cambodia and Thailand. Art Feeds has partnered since 2015, resourcing counselors and advocates with training, lessons, projects and supplies.
• Touch a LifecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRescues child trafficking survivors in Ghana and provides holistic healing. Art Feeds curriculum and Art Feeds Method are used in Connor's Creative Art Center at the Care Center.
• Studio Del CreadorcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFree art and music classes in Tecate, Mexico. Art Feeds has partnered since 2020, enhancing their children's ministry with trauma-informed lessons translated into Spanish.
• Carthage R-9 School DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Art Feeds Community Assist Programs since 2015. Art Feeds provides curriculum and supplies to support their educational mission.
• Springdale Elementary SchoolsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner since 2015, working alongside their innovative district and creative students to create, express, and grow social emotional skills.
• Charlotte Family HousingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmpowers working families experiencing homelessness. Art Feeds provides resources to amplify programming and help children deal with trauma and upheaval.
• Monitor ElementaryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArt Feeds provides curriculum rooted in SEL and Art Packs for every student to support their mission of academic and social emotional learning.
• Mountainburg Public School DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommitted to providing exceptional educational opportunities. Art Feeds works alongside them to support student development.
• Waypoint Academy ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlternative school for students with emotional/behavioral disorders. Art Feeds curriculum used to redirect and grow positive behavior and social emotional skills.
• Darci Burch Cohorst, LCAT, RDTcoreOthersLicensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT) and Registered Drama Therapist (RDT) who developed Art Feeds' Trauma Informed Care Training Course, sharing years of experience in education and therapy.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• ClassDojo: Widely adopted classroom management and SEL platform reaching millions of teachers. Indirect competitor via its SEL modules and free-tier content that limits paid conversion for smaller SEL curriculum players.

Emerging players

• Aperture Education: DESSA SEL assessment and intervention platform used by K-12 districts. Partial overlap — focuses more on measurement/intervention than curriculum delivery but competes for the same SEL budget line.

Direct peers

• Peekapak: Digital SEL curriculum platform for K-5 classrooms with stories and activities. Directly comparable digital-first SEL curriculum competitor, similar age range and teacher-driven GTM.
• Choose Love Movement: Free and paid SEL curriculum rooted in social-emotional literacy for PreK-12. Directly comparable SEL framework with similar educator and nonprofit school target audience.
• Move This World: Video-based SEL curriculum used in K-12 classrooms. Comparable as a paid digital SEL platform targeting educators, with overlapping mission of building emotional regulation skills in children.
• Second Step (Committee for Children): Committee for Children's flagship SEL curriculum for K-8 classrooms. Directly comparable as a research-backed SEL program sold to schools, but Art Feeds differentiates via art-based delivery and trauma-informed framing.
• Everyday Speech: Video-based SEL and social-skills curriculum for K-12 with subscription access. Comparable digital curriculum model targeting special education and general education teachers.
• Conscious Discipline: Comprehensive SEL and trauma-informed program for early childhood through 8th grade. Closely aligned in trauma-informed pedagogy and educator-training business model.
• Inner Explorer: Daily SEL and mindfulness practices for K-12 classrooms. Comparable as a digital SEL platform with subscription pricing to schools and districts.

Others

• CASEL: Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning — the dominant SEL framework provider. Not a direct competitor (they publish frameworks, not curriculum), but Art Feeds aligns to CASEL competencies and competes for the same school SEL budgets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/artfeeds
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/art-feeds

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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