GracePlace Art x The Happy Planner
Grace and GracePlace Art collaborated with The Happy Planner for their Fall 2022 collection of agenda/planner notebooks! The Happy Planner featured Grace’s art in three different planners from their fall line, as well as stickers, tape, and planner dividers!
Creating Inspiration: What can I do?
‘Traditions’ - The Story Behind Grace’s Latest Card Collection
Grace’s newest card collection, ‘Traditions’, was made in honor of her grandmother, known by us as Mama. Our Mama loved her Easter plaids. And since her passing, these patterns have always brought us those sweet nostalgic feelings of times passed and traditions passed on.
Supporting Ruby’s Rainbow in Honor of World Down Syndrome Day
Grace is Officially a College Student
we are overjoyed to share that Grace has enrolled at Saddleback College and has already started her first class! We’ve always dreamed of Grace having these kinds of opportunities but actually seeing them come to life is a whole different feeling!
Grace’s ‘Down for Work’ Cards to Benefit the Down Syndrome Association of Orange County
Made in honor of raising Down syndrome awareness, 10% of proceeds from all 'Down for Work' card sales will be donated to the Down Syndrome Association of Orange County!
Grace Featured in NDSS Coloring Book
Grace and the GracePlace Art team have been big fans of Charlie French for some time now. So you can imagine our surprise and excitement when Charlie’s mother reached out to us inviting Grace to participate in a coloring book collaboration!
GracePlace Art at the San Clemente Village Art Faire
We had SO much fun being vendors at our first little pop-up event: the San Clemente Village Art Faire!
Grace’s Auction Benefiting the Down Syndrome Association of Orange County
Grace wanted to give back for her 21st birthday, so we decided to host an auction! 21 pieces of her favorite artwork, auctioned off on her 21st birthday, with 21% of proceeds donated to the Down Syndrome Association of Orange County (DSAOC).
Packed Party’s First JOYmaker
We were so excited when Packed Party reached out asking Grace to be their very first JOYmaker in their recent JOYmaker Series! The opportunity came with the chance to create a commissioned piece of art to be turned into a sticker that would be sent out with all orders, along with a flyer that shared all about Grace, her business, and her mission!
GracePlace Art Featured by NDSS
We’re so proud to share that Grace was featured on the NDSS website as an entrepreneur with Down syndrome! Our girl is making progress every day, but moments like this one really blow us away.
Grace Featured in Jubilee’s ‘Spectrum’ Episode on Down Syndrome
Grace had the honor of being chosen to participate as a cast member in an episode of Jubilee Media’s series ‘Spectrum’. The episode was created to bring awareness and representation to people with Down syndrome.
Local Dana Point Restaurant Features Grace’s Art
Grace's artwork is being featured at Jon's Fish Market in Dana Point! So happy for and proud of our girl! If you've got the time, stop by and check out the display!! More photos below ♡
The San Clemente Journal Features GracePlace Art
We were so honored when the San Clemente Journal reached out to us in hopes of featuring Grace as a local business owner in their magazine! You can read the article, ‘A Story of Grace’ on the San Clemente Journal website. And check out photos of the printed magazine issue below!
STAND | Office Depot Features Grace
STAND (See Talent Ability Not Disability) by Office Depot chose Grace and GracePlace Art as their first feature! The initiative is on a mission to bring representation, support, and allyship to people with disabilities.
Greeting Cards and The Beauty of A Handwritten Note
Deciding to help Grace turn her artwork into her own small business was a big moment for our little family. Grace is such a light and we wanted to make sure that this project reflects the joy she brings into the lives of the people around her.