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WHERE ART IS... WITHOUT BORDERS

Celebrating Art & Culture
—Without Borders

We're the 501(c)(3) public charity arm of TERAVARNA

Dedicated to funding, mentoring, and elevating artists from 129+ nations

Our Core Initiatives

The TERAVARNA Foundation exists to expand access to the arts by funding opportunities, removing barriers, and building global platforms that help artists create, grow, and thrive—especially those from under-resourced communities. It's a world where every artist—regardless of geography, income, or background—has a real chance to be seen, supported, and celebrated.

Grants & Artist Support

We provide financial support to help artists create, continue, and grow—without having to compromise their voice or abandon their craft.

Fee Waivers & Sponsorships 

Entry fees and exhibit costs can be real barriers. We remove them whenever possible, so artists can participate based on merit, not money.

Education & Mentorship

From youth programs to emerging artist guidance, we support creative mentorship to help artists build confidence, skill, and direction.

Global Cultural Exchange

We create pathways for artists to reach international audiences through exhibitions, partnerships, and cross-cultural collaborations.

Art Class Scene

Global Outreach

TERAVARNA Foundation’s work is global by design. We support under-resourced artists across countries, cultures, and communities—meeting talent where it lives, not where privilege happens to be. Through grants, partnerships, and locally grounded programs, we aim to move resources to the places that need them most, while honoring local voices and real-world context.

The world doesn’t suffer from a lack of talent. It suffers from a lack of access.


There are brilliant artists living in places where opportunity doesn’t reach—where a submission fee can be a full day’s income, where mentorship is nonexistent, where no one has ever said, “Your work deserves to be seen.”


The TERAVARNA Foundation exists for them.


We believe art is not a luxury reserved for the fortunate. It is a human necessity—something that preserves dignity, creates connection, and quietly rebuilds lives.


Our goal is simple: to remove barriers, expand visibility, and help artists thrive—globally.

Artists Painting Studio

Upcoming Events

Mark your calendar 

February 28 — Within 90 days of the ANIMAL competition deadline, The TERAVARNA Foundation donates 5% of entry-fee revenue (up to $1,000) to wildlife conservancy.

Help Us Grow

Your contribution makes a huge difference. As a nonprofit public charity, any donation you make is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

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Get in Touch

If you'd like to volunteer with us, please get in touch. We will always get back to you within 1-2 business days.

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