Brindley Martin Launches “Hearts for the Arts” Jewelry to help with Art Scholarships

Studio 84 is thrilled to announce the launch of Brindley Martin’s “Hearts for the Arts” limited edition heart-shaped jewelry that will benefit the scholarship program that helps others with special needs attend art and dance classes. 100% of the proceeds from Brindley’s whimsical jewelry will go directly to funding Studio 84 classes for those in need.

Brindley Martin, an artist who has autism, has been attending Studio 84 for more than ten years, and he has always loved painting with brilliant colors. He especially enjoys making what he calls “drip-drops,” which involves pouring different colored paints from cups onto a canvas. Crafting pieces from Brindley’s colorful “drop-drops” into jewelry has resulted in miniature, one-of-a-kind pieces of art sweetly displayed in beautiful heart-shaped pendants and keychains.

“Studio 84 has been a blessing to Brindley and our family in multiple ways, and we wanted to find a way to give back. We understand that not everyone has the opportunity to participate in art and dance classes, so this is our way of supporting others,” says Anjie Kokan, Brindley’s mom. “Brin has always found such joy at Studio 84, both in creating and dancing. We would love for more people to experience this kind of joy, too.”

Studio 84, a nonprofit art studio located in downtown Whitewater, provides fully accessible opportunities in the arts to enrich people’s lives by focusing on the strengths and abilities of each individual by encouraging the creative voice with self-directed activities, thus inspiring self-worth, pride, confidence and acceptance.

Brindley Martin’s “Hearts for the Arts” pendants and keychains can be purchased at Studio 84 and the Whitewater Arts Alliance in downtown Whitewater, or at Rainabobaina’s in Palmyra. To find out more about art and dance at Studio 84, please call (262) 473-9845.