Fermata Arts Foundation, Inc.

My name is Tatyana Ishutkina. I am un-paid full-time volunteer at the Fermata Arts Foundation (FAF) as its director. Organizing exhibitions of children's drawings from post-soviet countries and art workshops for kids in public libraries is one of the activities of our organization.

What children who send their drawings through their school institutions to America want to see in return...?

They ask for help, they write complete information about themselves. They send a message about saving the country from destruction, changing culture. It's all intuitive: what children's drawings say – and what they don't.

PLEASE HELP US TO CONTINUE OUR WORK!

Since 2009 FAF has been bringing traveling exhibitions of children's drawings to public libraries in MA, CT, NH, VT, RI, NY, AR, TN and TX. Many visitors' comments express satisfaction and joy at seeing these children's drawing collections in their libraries:

“These were lovely pictures! Very bright, colorful, and hopeful. Just what we need in these times. People really enjoyed them.” (Woodsville Free Public Library, NH)

“Young Artists Exhibit To: ALL the Young ARTISTS. From: Karen Broemme, NH

I have had the pleasure of being with the exhibit every week while I volunteer in the same space/room in our City Library. Your many talents, joys & sorrows are so beautifully expressed on simple paper & bits of cloth. I've had many visitors stop to share their feelings, some shared tears with me. My thoughts and prayers for a bright & loving future go out to ALL. Thank You- students of all ages! Thank you Fermata Arts and everyone who made this exhibit possible”

“I like the domestic signs of the subjects; the use of many colors together to give a more realistic look is well done! I also like the movement created with the tree & tall grass being blown. The cloud in the middle is unexpected, but I really like it and was able to appreciate the variety & laying of colors.

Beautiful Work!” - Ms. Paquin

“Talent!! How do you do that? Commendation to those who knew to display, organize, circulate these art works. Most of all, “Hurrah” to the artists” Noame Lawre

“I love it! Great use of paper, colors, and shapes. And positive attitude!”

“I've seen a few of the exhibits and they are wonderful. I just love them. Thank you for sharing all this talent.”

“Oct. 2023: I have always loved your Art exhibits and thank you for sharing each child's work with us! I especially loved “Spring Walk” featuring two adorable hedgehogs! Thanks Again.” Beardsley. Mrs. Parent.

“Sept. 2021: This is a wonderful collection of art! We love the subject matter, the bright colors, and the smiling faces. Many of our patrons stopped to look at this collection and many asked questions about your foundation. A very timely + relevant project! Thank you for sharing” K. Root Howe library Hanover, NH

“Such Amazing students! Be strong, I know it's hard, but you are all beautiful talented people. Peace Love and Harmony is my wish for you all!”

“Such Talent I have never seen! Love looking at each and everyone. Thank you so much for sharing your talent with us.” Davis, Athol, MA USA

“Nice exhibit – like to know how children from abroad feel about peace and representation!” LC

“Thank you so much for sharing this exhibit with the folks in Rindge, NH, USA. It amazes me how talented these young artists are. And The Peace in the World collection gives me hope! Thanks again. Donna Straitiff, Director Ingalls Memorial Library 203 Main St. Rindge, NH

“Thank you for sharing your beautiful works of art. It warmed my heart to see your expressions of peace. There are so many more good + kind people in our world than not. This exhibition reminds me of that.” - Lynne Mason, Richmond, NH, USA

“Eye-catching! Impressive! As a former teacher of literature, I continue to be dazzled by the art that teenagers can create... for given the opportunity!” - Russell Coward – NH!

The overall mission of the Fermata Arts Foundation is to aid in the preservation of peace through mutual respect, understanding and cooperation. The model for achieving this is through the synthesis of art, architecture, philosophy and poetry. The Corporation exists to promote and encourage true intercultural dialogue between countries, through which the representatives of different countries can discover shared values and spiritual commonality.

April-May 2025: Wolcott Public library in Wolcott, CT welcomes exhibition of children's drawing "The Ideal House" from Kryvyi Rih:

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