Pay It Forward Portraits
Pay It Forward Portraits
Turning kindness into meaningful art
Art has the power to honor someone’s story, celebrate their impact, and remind people they are seen.
Pay It Forward Portraits is a community-funded project where donations help provide a free custom portrait to someone who has experienced a tragedy, hardship, or loss — or to someone who has made a significant positive impact through their work in the community.
Your donation helps give someone a meaningful piece of artwork that celebrates their strength, resilience, and the difference they make in the lives of others.
How You Can Help:
Donate any amount through:
💙 Venmo: @mystrangeproductions
💚 Cash App: $mystrangeproductions
🍎 Apple Pay: 315-480-7598
When making a donations memo it with “Pay It Forward Portraits” or “PIFP”
Every contribution helps bring a portrait to someone who deserves to be recognized and reminded that their story matters.
Know Someone Who Should Receive a Portrait?
To nominate someone, text “Pay It Forward Portraits Nomination” to 315-480-7598 and include a brief back story.
Nominate someone who has:
✨ Overcome a difficult experience
✨ Experienced a meaningful loss or tragedy
✨ Gone above and beyond to help others
✨ Made a lasting impact in their community
Together, we can create art that gives back.
First Winner
Ciara Pocan
Featured here are Ciara's dad (Tim Pocan) and her beloved cat (Gracie) both of which she lost a few years apart. These pictures were two separate pictures that were combined to create the most "Dad selfie" ever! This photo was serves as the inspiration to Pay It Forward Portraits to serve as a way to give back to people in our community and help people feel seen. Every donation milestone of $150 is another portrait gifted to a nominated recipient. The next one awarded will be announced closer to the end of the month!