Fundraiser for Urban ArtWorks

Urban ArtWorks Give BIG 2023!

Urban ArtWorks' mission is to engage youth, artists, and communities in the creation of public art that inspires connections and honors their voices.

Hi friends! In case you don’t know, I’m Angelina ‘179’ Villalobos, a Seattle artist and muralist, and a current board member of Urban ArtWorks. I came to Urban Artworks as a youth participant in the 90s. As a teenager, I was going through a difficult time and struggled to find my place. I was all shapes of awkward and introverted and it made it challenging to find my voice. I felt passionately for the injustices I saw in the world, but I didn’t have the language to articulate how I wanted to influence change. The adults in my life recognized the importance of art as a way to connect with me and enrolled me in the program Panels for Progress, which eventually became Urban ArtWorks.

Pictures of me around the age I went through the program (1997-98). I either always had a book or sketchpad with me.

Through this program, I discovered my passion for creating and expressing myself through art. Here I learned I could use my art to help initiate the change I wanted to see in the world around me. I since become a full-time artist and muralist in Seattle. I started a small business called House of the Wolves and have worked with clients like the Seattle Seahawks, Climate Pledge Arena, and recently - the Seattle Kraken. I’m sharing my story to show the impact that Urban ArtWorks can have on young people - and the way that public art transforms lives.

But Urban ArtWorks needs your support to continue making a difference in the lives of young artists like past me. By donating, you'll be empowering the next generation of creatives and helping to build a more vibrant and inclusive community. Thank you for considering a donation! And please enjoy the pics of baby Angel from around the age I was a participant.  🎨💕

With paint and passion,
Angelina ‘179” Villalobos

My sister Claudia Villalobos, a teaching artist and community leader with co-instructor Esmeralda Vasquez and their Urban ArtWorks youth group in front of their completed community mural in Skyway.

Urban ArtWorks prioritizes working with individuals and communities who face barriers to arts education and employment opportunities. Of the 103 total youth apprentices in Urban ArtWorks 2022 programs: 69% youth are from BIPOC communities, 62% identify as LGBTQ+, and 55% are from low-income households.

To learn more about our programs, visit our GiveBIG organizational page.

Get that GIVING Feeling!

Summer is the busy season for Urban ArtWorks - and the first time many youth, artists, and communities complete a large-scale mural! This summer, Urban ArtWorks plans to reach youth apprentices in six communities in Seattle, Burien, and Shoreline - more than ever before! 

In 2022, Urban ArtWorks engaged 2,685 youth, artists, and community members through the creation of 118 public artworks in 24 Seattle neighborhoods and 12 cities!

Give $25+ to get a custom Urban ArtWorks sticker!*

Make a donation today - help us break barriers one wall at a time!

*Please allow 3-5 weeks to receive your stickers at the billing address provided. If you give anonymously, your billing address will not be shared with Urban ArtWorks. Please email hello@urbanartworks.org to update your contact information or to opt out of receiving a sticker!