We believe that art does more than beautify, it changes us. We also believe that a truly equal society provides creative inspiration and opportunities to everyone, no matter what neighborhood they’re from. We’ve learned that art is an incredible tool for discovering the potential inside us all.
That said, artists need opportunities to earn, businesses are looking for unique ways to give back to their communities, and art programs are being defunded more every year.
We pay working artists, curate creative experiences, and encourage the budding artists of tomorrow. We believe in cities that support one another and are dedicated to making the world a more creative & connected place.
IPaintMyMind transforms people and spaces by connecting artists, businesses, and communities through art. By leveraging our permanent art collection & and displaying it in places devoid of it, we’re reimagining access to the arts. Our client projects fund the community projects we provide for free or low-cost, creating a cycle of impact powered by art & connection.
We specialize in accessible & emerging visual art with a focus on illustration, collage, mixed media, & photography screen prints & giclees, as well as murals and commissioned projects. This allows us to concentrate on supporting working artists, whose content and approach aligns with the businesses & communities we serve.
Shared Walls™ is our rotating art subscription program which leases our permanent collection to businesses and turns that revenue into FREE art exhibitions, curriculum, and artist workshops for schools, parks, libraries, and community centers!
Through an entrepreneurial nonprofit development model that prioritizes art services ahead of donations & grants, we provide businesses with the chance to give back while outfitting their space with art.
IPaintMyMind is thrilled to be a Gold Rated Guidestar nonprofit arts organization, qualifying us as a one of the top-rated NFP’s in the country. As a 501(c)(3), Guidestar serves as the gold standard for evaluating exceptional charitable organizations & were proud to be included.
engaged citywide
provided with exhibitions
purchased directly from artists
community collaboration
Working with Evan and I Paint My Mind was a great experience. They’re willing to work with you to find art that fits into and enhances your space. I love that what they do supports local artists and arts education in Chicago. AWESOME!”
Working with Evan and I Paint My Mind was a great experience. They’re willing to work with you to find art that fits into and enhances your space. I love that what they do supports local artists and arts education in Chicago. AWESOME!”
The Shared Walls program uses money from corporate art leases to fund its school installations: iPaintMyMind buys artwork from artists, mostly local; companies and businesses, such as Altair Advisers, pay to lease art collections from IPaintMyMind; and the revenue from corporate leases is used to put up galleries in community spaces, such as public schools, libraries and community youth centers, La Ruffa said.
September 13, 2019The heart of our model is all about innovation and freeing up the space to think ahead and design new solutions collaboratively with the communities we serve.
November 18, 2020Evan La Ruffa appears on Univision’s Primera Hora to talk about IPMM’s Sponsor A School initiative, a new and unique program for charitable giving. Chicago-based companies can apply now to fundraise for additional years of arts programming for CPS schools. Give back locally!
January 26, 2021
LET'S TURN ART INTO IMPACT.
