Adarsh Alphons
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Adarsh Alphons | |
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| Born | July 4, 1984 |
| Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur, Educator, Artist |
| Years active | 2011- present |
| Known for | Founder at ProjectArt, Founder at Wardrobe |
| Website | https://projectart.org |
Adarsh Alphons (born July 4, 1984) the founder of ProjectArt, is an American entrepreneur, philanthropist and artist.[1] As of 2017, ProjectArt is the largest free art school for children in the US.[2][3] In addition, he is the founder and CEO of Wardrobe, a peer-to-peer marketplace for the rental of luxury, designer, and vintage fashion.[4][5]
Education
Alphons got his BFA in 2006 from the Maryland Institute College of Art. Alphons attended Boston University and got his MS in Arts Administration in 2007 from there. In 2014, he was made a Community Scholar at Columbia University[6] At the conclusion of his time there, he was invited to lecture at the Faculty Hall for their Speaker Series.[6]
Artist
Alphons claimed that art saved his life.[7] In 1996, he created "Mother's Golden Hands", a painting he did based on his encounter with Mother Teresa. The painting focuses on her hands rather than her face.[8] The painting was sold in London during Alphons's global exhibition in 1999.[9] He painted another portrait of Mother Teresa for Pope John Paul II's visit and Holy Mass in New Delhi.[10][11] Alphons is the son of Alphons Kannanthanam.
Philanthropy and awards
In 2015, Alphons was listed among 50 Biggest Philanthropists in the World by Town and Country Magazine.[12] In 2015, he was named a CNN Hero.,[13] Later that year, he was selected a 40 Under 40 in Art Business the US by Apollo Magazine., and in 2015 he was chosen as a Global 40 Under 40 by that publication.[2] He was made Community Scholar at Columbia University.[14] In 2011, Alphons was featured by NY1 News as the New Yorker of the week.[15]
References
- ^ "ProjectArt Brings Arts Education to NYC Kids Who Need It Most". Observer.com. 7 March 2015. Retrieved 24 October 2018.
- ^ a b "Adarsh Alphons - Apollo 40 Under 40 Global - The Business - Apollo Magazine". Apollo-magazine.com. 7 September 2017. Retrieved 24 October 2018.
- ^ "Columbia University Community Scholar, October 10, 2017". Sps.columbia.edu. Archived from the original on December 23, 2017. Retrieved 24 October 2018.
- ^ "Wardrobe Raises $1.5M to Turn Dry Cleaners into Fashion Hubs". AlleyWatch. 2019-11-06. Retrieved 2020-03-29.
- ^ Darcella, Aria (2019-01-24). "Wardrobe Is the New Fashion App That Just Might Save the Planet". Daily Front Row. Retrieved 2020-03-29.
- ^ a b "Community Scholar Adarsh Alphons: From Teaching Kids Art to Creating a National Nonprofit Arts Organization - Columbia University School of Professional Studies". Sps.columbia.edu. Retrieved 24 October 2018.
- ^ "Making Art that Matters Nationally". Mica.edu. Retrieved 24 October 2018.
- ^ "Mother's golden hand, based on his encounter". Retrieved 24 October 2018.
- ^ "Rediff On The NeT: Colourful vignettes to adorn Pope's High Mass". m.rediff.com. Retrieved 2018-10-26.
- ^ "John Paul II's special love for India, April 29,2018". Asianews.it. Retrieved 24 October 2018.
- ^ "Redefining Success: The Entrepreneurial Spirit Behind ProjectArt". Inc.com. Retrieved 24 October 2018.
- ^ "T&C 50: The Biggest Philanthropists of 2015". Townandcountrymag.com. 7 April 2015. Retrieved 24 October 2018.
- ^ Meghan Dunn. "Art pioneer once expelled for doodling". Edition.cnn.com. Retrieved 24 October 2018.
- ^ "Community Scholar of Columbia University, 2017". Sps.columbia.edu. Archived from the original on December 23, 2017. Retrieved 24 October 2018.
- ^ "ProjectArt in NY1 News". YouTube. 23 July 2011. Retrieved 24 October 2018.