WHY SHOP AT LIONEL SMIT STUDIO?

Lionel Smit Studio’s mission is to promote knowledge, understanding and enjoyment of art, and our shop supports this goal in two important ways: firstly, through the books, prints, and products themselves, we aim to both reflect and support the work of Lionel Smit as a local South African artist. Secondly, the profits that are made by Lionel Smit Studio are directly covenanted to the studio to keep it alive as a destination in the Western Cape for art lovers, tourists, students, collectors and the general public.

This is important because whilst, the studio as a destination has its funds raised from Lionel Smit, other sources including our trading activities are required to maintain its sustainability.

The studio also supports several charities through certain items such as the charity print collections. We sell a range of handpicked prints, donating 100% of the proceeds towards various non-profit organisations we support.  These include the local Heartlands Baby Sanctuary and Patch Helderberg (both of whom are local non-profit organisations that help children in need), as well as the three NPOs listed below.

Heartlands Baby Sanctuary harbours children who have been abandoned, abused, neglected, orphaned, who are disabled and, or sick. In the past ten years, they have cared for over 300 children.

PATCH specialises in the prevention and treatment of minors that have been sexually abused. The NPO operates in the Helderberg area of Cape Town, South Africa.

Your purchase plays a vital part in enabling Lionel Smit Studio to continue its ambitious programme and activities.

NPOs supported by Lionel Smit Studio

MAD Leadership Foundation, Art Angels and The Children’s Hospital Trust.