The Shawna Foundation is a 501(c)(3) Arts Non-Profit named after Shawna Shea who passed away at the age of 16. At this very tender age, and even before that, she gravitated to those who lived in the margins of life. We continue this work in her memory: honoring creativity and independence and giving people a chance.
Our Mission
The mission of the Shawna Foundation is to equitably promote and support students through scholarship and showcase artists in filmmaking, performance arts, poetry and other creative endeavors with a focus on underrepresented communities.
The Foundations programs include Local Scholarships, A Women in Film Fellowship, Fiscal Sponsorship, The Library Poetry Tour, and more.
We believe the arts and education are essential to creating a vibrant, healthy community and world.
Get Involved
No contribution is too small, and we NEVER take for granted that you choose the Shawna Foundation to spend your hard-earned dollars on the mission of our arts and education nonprofit. With your support, we can continue opening doors for women filmmakers, artists, and creatives and ensure that Shawna’s legacy shines on.
Become an Underwriter
We are a tax-exempt nonprofit arts and culture foundation with programs that give opportunities to those who don't readily get them.
Film Festival Sponsorship
We offer affordable sponsorship opportunities for any or all of our film festivals. Get the name of your company on the big screen!
Patreon
All of our live program events now have a Patreon component for subscribers. For a $10.00 monthly fee you will have access to this and more.
Become an Underwriter
Our Underwriters
Film Festival Sponsorship
The Shawna Foundation is a 501(c)(3) Arts Non-Profit named after Shawna Shea who passed away at the age of 16. We continue this work in her memory.
SHE RODE HER OWN WAVE
inviting any and all on,
but never drifting off on others.
Supporting the Shawna Foundation is supporting the arts and the people who create it.
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