The Love Portrait Program
A Practice Project in Rehumanist Art
The Love Portrait Program is our pilot initiative—a practice project where we commission 6-12 exceptional local artists to create meaningful works that explore profound human experiences through a Rehumanist lens. This approach is guided by our philanthropy philosophy. Funded by the Conru Art Foundation, this isn't a commercial service; it's an artistic experiment designed to demonstrate how masterful skill can serve deeper human purposes.
Each commissioned work will be filmed and documented, creating a public record of the artistic process while celebrating the incredible talent that exists right here in our community. These works will be displayed for public benefit at the ArtLove Salon and other venues, ensuring that this investment in local artistic excellence serves the broader community.
Why This Project Matters
Honoring Our Teachers
Many of our most skilled local artists have spent years training the next generation. This program gives us a chance to thank them by supporting their own creative work.
Demonstrating Excellence
By commissioning works from classically trained artists, we show what's possible when technical mastery meets meaningful intention.
Building Community
This program connects artists with each other and with the broader community, fostering dialogue about art's role in healing and connection.
Creating Documentation
Each work will be filmed and shared, providing educational content about both artistic process and the deeper purposes art can serve.
The Inspiration: A Portrait for Mom
"The inspiration for this program came from a portrait I painted of my mother. It was an act of love, an attempt to capture her spirit and create something of lasting therapeutic beauty. This program extends that personal mission to our broader artistic community."
- Andrew Conru, Founder
Watch Andrew discuss how creating art as a gift can be a profound act of love and healing, and how this personal experience inspired the Love Portrait Program's mission to serve artists and communities.
Andrew Conru discusses the portrait of his mother that inspired the Love Portrait Program
Learn More About This Project
Interested in understanding more about our approach to supporting local artists and creating meaningful art? We'd love to share more about this exciting initiative. Contact us at larine@conruartfoundation.org