Hartist Application
Open Enrollment 1/1/2025 - 1/31/2025 AND 6/1/2025 - 6/30/2025
Renewals are in the following January of each year, whether you apply in the first or second enrollment
A HARTIST IS AN INDIVIDUAL WITH AN EMOTIONAL OR PHYSICAL DISABILITY* AND FINANCIAL CHALLENGES** WHO USES THE CREATIVE ARTS TO ENERGIZE AND IMPROVE THEIR OVERALL WELL-BEING. IT IS NOT THE END RESULT OF THE ART PROJECT THAT IS THE GOAL. IT IS THE PROCESS OF CREATING ART, ACCORDING TO SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH.
If approved, a Hartist receives quarterly a box (or bag by choice) of random art supplies, which include (but may not be limited to) 1) Jewelry Making 2) Mixed Media 3) Paper Crafting 4) Junk Journal / Booksmithing 5) Fabric/Yarn/Fiber Arts 6) Many other crafts that fall under creative arts.
IF YOU’RE INTERESTED IN BECOMING A HARTIST, PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS TO THE BEST OF YOUR ABILITY. MUST BE OVER 18 YEARS OLD TO APPLY. LIMIT ONE HARTIST PER HOUSEHOLD.
Please note: When submitting your financial documents as proof of low income, we do not accept your Social Security Disability Statement or your Social Security Benefit Letter as proof of income. This is because even millionaires can receive these, but your Social Security Disability statement is one of the accepted forms of disability proof. Only those who are disabled and in a tough financial position can become a Hartist. We approve at 150% of the poverty level.….
You ONLY need ONE of the below to qualify as PROOF YOU ARE DISABLED
(1) SSD Benefit Verification Letter - https://www.ssa.gov/manage-benefits/get-benefit-letter
(2) SSi statement of benefits IF under 65
(3) If over 65, then disability statement from your primary care doctor Click here for the form for your doctor. You can mail it to us, or photograph and upload it below
You ONLY need ONE of the below to QUALIFY FINANCIALLY (we accept all at 125% poverty level or below. This allows for high cost of living in some areas, but treats all equally)
Supplemental Security Income Statement for this year (this actually covers both your financial proof and proof of disability)
Food Stamps/EBT benefit letter for this year - A food stamps/EBT benefit Letter is only accepted with an expiration date beyond Feb 15 of this year (contact your local Department of Social Services or the agency that manages SNAP in your area)
The IRS Tax return you filed this year (for last year) that shows you at or below poverty on gross income (Include both pages and your proof of submission)
Medicaid Benefit Letter for this year
The above are the ONLY forms accepted for proof of financial status.
**Your Uploaded files must be 10mb or smaller EACH…. PDFs are usually large and rejected… please make sure every line is filled out, uploaded docs include all pages and all of each page. Each upload needs to be 10mb or smaller. All choices need to be completed or the form may not go through and you have to start over. We ask that you never e-mail or send documents via social media to protect yourself. Our form below is safe.
*Disability - https://www.ssa.gov/disability/professionals/bluebook/AdultListings.htm - at any point in application or annual renewal we may ask for proof from a doctor of your disability.
**Financial Challenges - currently 150% of the Federal Poverty Level for 2024
Note: Hartists agree to dAFi’s Rules of Conduct https://www.disabledartists.org/roc
dAFi reserves the right to refuse service to anyone for any reason
Hauctions are available to active Hartists in our program http://www.disabledartists.org/hauctionexample
If you are having extreme trouble uploading, please email help@disabledartists.org . If you are having trouble completing the form or any general program questions, please e-mail support@disabledartists.org