KINKADE Family Foundation

Conserving and archiving - the Kinkade Family Foundation dedicates countless hours to meet rigorous archiving standards, ensure proper conservation, and fulfill routine maintenance of the full body work (over 7,000 original pieces) and studio of Thomas Kinkade. This process is critical to preserving the legacy of Kinkade and ensuring that all art is documented, in pristine condition, and accessible for current and future generations. In addition, the Foundation preserves Kinkade's studio due to its historical importance and because the studio securely stores the artist's complete body of work. The Foundation manages all building updates, corrects safety hazards, and maintains a general level of care for the studio so that it may continue to be a historical building and storage facility for the collection.

Peru art camp and art instructor - casa generacion is a nonprofit organization that was founded in peru in 1988 to defend and protect the human rights of limas children, youth, and teenagers who live in the streets. Now, there are many opportunities for these kids and their families to be active participants in society and realize their vast capabilities.in an effort to unite our passion for art with human rights, the Kinkade Family Foundation implemented a biannual art program (since 2014) to take place at casa generacion in lima, peru. Art camp reaches 300+ at risk children, youth and teenagers annually. It includes instruction through various art mediums on the fundamentals of art and design such as color theory, pattern, balance, contrast, unity, value, texture. The program equips each participating child a backpack filled with take home art supplies. Program provides long lasting effects through boosting each students creative confidence. Program creates a safe and accepting environment where each student is encouraged to express their immense struggles and joys through art.the Kinkade Family Foundation has also implemented a bi-weekly art program with casa generacion. The Foundation provides sponsorship of a full time art instructor who provides instruction for 2 classes weekly. Classes average 20 students per class with ages 3-18. Classes include instruction through various art mediums on the fundamentals of art and design such as color theory, pattern, balance, contrast, unity, value, texture. Expands and encourages the students passion for art, along with exploring their individual self-acceptance and creative expression.

Exhibition - the Kinkade Family Foundation's exhibition team spends time sorting, organizing and examining the art of Thomas Kinkade to prepare for national and international exhibitions of his published and unpublished work. The exhibition process is critical to the Foundation's mission of sharing the art of Thomas Kinkade with the world. The Foundation is in constant pursuit of exhibition opportunities in the form of art-loans, group shows and/or solo shows of Thomas Kinkade's work.

Providing financial aid, in-person support, fundraising aid, art workshops and/or art supplies to local and international nonprofits, which furthers the Foundation's mission of making art accessible to all.

Conservation, research and archiving of original artwork by Thomas Kinkade and Thomas Kinkade's professional ephemera. These activities include legacy planning and programming to ensure Thomas Kinkade's legacy is well-documented, accessible, and preserved for generations to come.

Exhibiting, loaning and curating the original artwork of Thomas Kinkade. These efforts ensure the Foundation meets its mission of sharing Thomas Kinkade's art with the public for educational purposes, as well as making art accessible for all.