About Us
Founded by students in the Greater Toronto Area, Paint It Forward began with a simple idea: use student creativity to create meaningful change. Today, we are growing beyond our original community, building a network of student leaders and artists across cities.
Art That Gives Back
Paint It Forward is a student-led international organization connecting young artists, student leaders, and communities through art and philanthropy.
Founded by students in the Greater Toronto Area, Paint It Forward began with a simple belief: creativity can do more than inspire — it can create meaningful change. Through student-led art auctions, exhibitions, and community initiatives, we give young artists a platform to share their work while supporting causes that matter.
As we grow, we are building a network of student-led chapters across cities. From Toronto to Manhattan and beyond, our goal is to bring young people together around a shared passion for creativity, community, and giving back.
Meet Our Team
Paint It Forward is led by students who bring together creativity, organization, and a shared commitment to giving back.
Gloria Xu
Leads Paint It Forward's creative direction, technology, systems, and artistic initiatives.
Brian Lu
Helps organize events, connect with artists and community partners, and grow Paint It Forward's network.