PROJECTS

Since we launched Art Helps Heaps, we’ve undertaken six fundraising projects, each one a unique collaboration with extraordinary artists from around the world. Every project transforms creativity into meaningful support, connecting art lovers, collectors, and artists to raise awareness and funds for families living with rare diseases. Below is a behind-the-scenes look at each project - the people, the products, and the impact they’ve made along the way.

Project One | June 2022
Project One marked our first leap into turning creativity into action. With the support of 43 incredible artists, we launched a series of limited-edition posters that captured their vision - and the imagination of our supporters - while raising funds for Rare Voices Australia.

Participating Artists include: Alana Spencer, Alicia McCarthy, Anna Hoyle, Bailey Elder, Benjamin Barretto, Beci Orpin, Barry McGee, Brendan Huntley, Cali Dewitt, Carlos Valencia, Chrissie Abbott, Cody Hudson, Daniel Boyd, Deanne Cheuk, Derek Henderson, Ed Davis, Ed Templeton, Evan Hecox, Francesco Igory Deiana, Garry Trinh, Gemma O’Brien, Jake Walker, Jasmine Parsia, Jeff Canham, John Zabawa, Leah Fraser, Marty Baptist, Mathieu Courbier, Melissa Grisancich, Misha Hollenbach, Mike O’Meally, Nolan Hall, Paul McNeil, Peter Sutherland, Rhys Lee, Riley Payne, Shay Azzari, Stewart Armstrong, Tabitha McGregor, Tegan Ella Hendel, Ty Williams, Warren Smith and Yushi Arimura.

Funds Donated: $

Project Two | May 2023
Project Two brought art into everyday life. Collaborating with 14 artists, we created a series of artist travel bags that were functional, stylish, and infused with creative energy. Every bag purchased helped support the psychological wellbeing of parents navigating the challenges of rare disease diagnoses via Through The Unexpected.

Participating Artists include: Alexis Ross, Ben Quilty, Ed Davis, Elliott Routledge, Emily Ferretti, Joe Garvey, Mark Gonzales, Melissa Grisancich, Morgan Blue, Nadia Hernandez, Otis Carey, Peter Sutherland, Rop Van Mierlo and Taehyoung Jeon.

Funds Donated: $

Project Three | October 2023
Project Three transformed wearable art into a platform for impact. Creating a collection of limited edition artist t-shirt, each design reflected the unique style of its artist while channelling support to Genetic Alliance, helping fund research and advocacy for rare disease communities.

Participating Artists include: Alex Varasteh, Anna Fusco, Cali Dewitt, Carla McRae, Carla Uriarte, Cody Hudson, Julien David, LAND, Magnus Reid, Marcello Velho, Marcus Dixon, Morgan Blue, Tim Lahan, and Ty Williams.

Funds Donated: $

Project Four | May 2024
Project Four celebrated creativity and leisure and saw Art Helps Heaps collaborate with friends Slow Tide on a limited-edition collection of beach towels. Combining artistic vision with practical design, this project supported Creativity Explored and the artists who make creative spaces accessible to all.

Participating Artists include: Alexis Ross, Bailey Elder, Cali Dewitt, Craig Stecky III, Ed Templeton, Eric Elms, Evan Hecox, Jenny Sharaf, Julian Klincewicz, Roy Fowler, Ruby Neri, Russ Pope and Samedi Djeimguero.

Funds Donated: $

Project Five | October 2024
Project Five returned to wearable art with a lineup of internationally recognised and emerging talents. Creating another collection of limited edition artist t-shirts the project contributed to funding research, medical care, and family support through Jeans For Genes.

Participating Artists include: Andy Davis, Barry McGee, Brendan Huntley, Caroline Mills, Cody Hudson, Dan Chrichlow, Daniel Watkins, DMOTE, Ed Davis, Eddie Martinez, Fernando Elvira, Iris Wildros, Ken Done, Mark Gonzales, Marleigh Culver and Sadie Laska.

Funds Donated: $

Project Six | April 2026
Project Six is our latest celebration of global collaboration. Going back to where it first started, we have created a limited-edition poster from 39 of our favourite artists who showcase diverse creativity while supporting Through The Unexpected, strengthening the psychological wellbeing of families facing rare disease diagnoses.

Participating Artists include: Aaron Rose, Bailey Elder, Cali Dewitt, Chad Moore, Cheryl Dunn, Chris Johanson, Cody Hudson, Derek Henderson, Ed Davis, Elliott Routledge, Francesco Igory Deiana, Hannah Scott Stevenson, Isaac Tin Wei Lin, Jeff Cheung, Jerome Masi, Jonathan Zawada, Julian Klincewicz, Juna Horstmans, Kane Lehanneur, Ken Done, LAND, Leif Podhajsky, Lucy Laucht, Magnus Reid, Maia Ruth Lee, Marty Baptist, Mathieu Courbier, Mike Swaney, Miles Shelton, Peter Sutherland, Pia Murphy, Rhys Lee, Sadie Laska, Stewart Armstrong, Tamas Keefer, Todd James, Ty Williams, Will Lynes, Yushi Arimura

Funds Donated: TBC

Why Each Project Matters
Each Art Helps Heaps project is more than a product - it’s a collective effort to turn creativity into real-world impact. Every collaboration strengthens our network, every purchase funds vital research and care, and every story helps shine a light on the lives of those living with rare diseases. Together, we prove that art can be a force for change.


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