A few months following the coup, while looking for ways to support the country, I connected with Abby, a university student in Myanmar, and co-founded Coup & Canvas.
Coup & Canvas is a fundraising platform dedicated to showcasing the talents of Myanmar's artists and artisans, with profits directed towards aiding populations affected by the coup. Additionally, Coup & Canvas organizes awareness campaigns addressing key issues in Myanmar.
We function as a small organization with a handful of individuals working on a volunteer basis, united by a common interest in supporting Myanmar.
We launched our social media platforms in 2021, primarily using Instagram and Facebook for fundraising efforts.
Our main founder, Abby, shared her post-coup experiences and discussed Coup & Canvas' journey in a podcast.
Some of our initiatives included:
Collaborating with various artists to create original products featuring their work, including tote bags, postcards, posters, and more.
Launching a campaign inviting artists to contribute their pieces on the theme of "eliminating violence against women."
Partnering with other Myanmar-led initiatives to host fundraising events, such as an art exhibition in Singapore.
Selling some of our products at a fundraising event in Thailand
An example of our products
Exhibition in Singapore
If you would like to know more about Coup & Canvas, to work with us (as an artist/artisan or to support our team), or to support us or Myanmar, feel free to contact me or to email us at coupandcanvas.myanmar@gmail.com