OUR MISSION

The Global Art Initiative's mission is to break the poverty cycle for disabled artists in Third World Countries. We are a non-profit focused on education and the sale of original artwork to benefit handicapped artists globally. We engage children and adults in art projects geared to developing an understanding of disability and the awareness that artistic ability is not limited by a disability. Our hope is that through their experience with the Global Art Initiative, participants will take compassionate action, becoming donors in the larger shared humanitarian project.

Eder Romeus

Eder contracted polio as a young child and suffered the loss of both parents at a young age. He was raised by his grandparents who have since passed away. Eder is dependent upon his crutches for mobility and often incorporates this theme in his expressive artwork.

Eder lives in a small rented apartment that he is able to afford through the sale of his artwork with The Great GAIN. He needs funds to compete a course in computer graphics. His desire is to finish his education and share his knowledge of art with disabled people in Haiti and other Third World countries.