Capturing Connection Through Learning Photography
Your Donation Makes the Difference
Tax-Deductible Cash Donations
When you become a supporter of The Weston Collective, you are contributing to the realization of a young artist's dream. The donations of our cherished benefactors allow us to keep the art of photography alive in our community. By investing in the Weston Collective, donors are investing in creativity, equity, and the voices of our youth. Together, we are creating a space where students are seen, their stories are valued, and their artistic potential is nurtured. Thank you for helping us continue this important work—your support truly makes all the difference.
Mailing Address: 100 Clocktower Place Suite 120
Carmel, Ca 93923
Tax-Deductible Equipment Donations
Donated photography equipment directly supports our youth programs by providing students with the tools they need to learn, create, and grow as artists. From cameras to tripods, each piece of gear helps expand access to hands-on learning, allowing more students to explore the art of photography—many for the first time. Your donation keeps our programs running strong and our students inspired. Please click the button below or email us at zach@thewestoncollective.org.
Why Your Contribution Matters
1. Higher Academic Achievement
Students involved in the arts are 4 times more likely to be recognized for academic achievement and to participate in math and science fairs.
(Source: Arts Education Partnership)
2. Increased Graduation Rates
Low-income students highly engaged in the arts are 5 times more likely to graduate than their peers with low arts involvement.
(Source: National Endowment for the Arts)
3. Improved Test Scores
Arts-rich schools show higher average standardized test scores, especially in reading and math, compared to those with minimal or no arts programs.
(Source: The Arts and Achievement in At-Risk Youth: NEA Research Report)
4. Stronger Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Arts education fosters critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills that directly benefit performance in other academic subjects.
(Source: ArtsEdSearch)
5. Improved Attendance and Behavior
Schools that integrate arts into the curriculum report better attendance and fewer disciplinary incidents, especially in under-resourced communities.
(Source: Arts Education Partnership and Kennedy Center ArtsEdge)