One Growing Movement

Built Through Collective Belief

The people who believed in Paint Joy from the beginning.

These individuals stepped forward during Paint Joy Foundation’s founding chapter. Their generosity, encouragement, participation, and belief helped establish a movement dedicated to creating joy through color.

We proudly recognize them as members of the Founding 116.

Before the murals grew larger, before more communities picked up a paintbrush, and before we knew exactly how far this vision could go, 116 people chose to believe.

The Founding 116 helped turn possibility into action: supporting Paint Joy Foundation during its earliest chapter and helping create a foundation for joyful, community-centered public art.

Their belief became paint.
Their generosity became opportunity.
Their support helped create joy through color.

This is where the story began.

These individuals stepped forward during Paint Joy Foundation’s founding chapter. Their generosity, encouragement, participation, and belief helped establish a movement dedicated to creating joy through color.

We proudly recognize them as members of the Founding 116.

THE FOUNDING CHAPTER IS COMPLETE. THE STORY IS STILL BEING WRITTEN.

The Founding 116 supported establishing the foundation. 

Now, we invite more people, businesses, artists, and community partners to help Paint Joy bring creativity and joyful public art to communities everywhere.