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Art Feeds, a local non profit organization that helps children affected by Joplin’s May 2011 tornado through art therapy, recently cashed a $50,000 check from Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban. Cuban was fined by the NBA and, as is his custom, matched the amount of his fine with a donation to a random charity. Thanks to timely tweeting, Art Feeds was selected to receive the donation.

Art Feeds receives $50K donation

Zech Wheeler, Campus Life Editor January 25, 2013

Funny how art can turn disaster into something beautiful. It often does so in unexpected ways. Such is the case with Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban who decided to donate $50,000 to Joplin’s very own...

Several Missouri Southern students and faculty brought their children to campus Tuesday for Art Feeds’ Calming Jars event.

Art Feeds event helps foster creativity in kids

Savanah Mandeville, Staff Writer October 13, 2012

Art Feeds, a local non-profit organization geared toward providing therapy for children through art, hosted an event at Missouri Southern on Tuesday Oct. 9. The event was a part of the Connect 2 U (Mental...

Art Feeds helps local kids heal through art therapy

Gabi Markovich, Staff Writer February 17, 2012

After the May 22 tornado, local organization Art Feeds increased its programs and therapeutic art in elementary schools for the children of Joplin.“The needs of the children of the Joplin community have...

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