Michael Israel: America’s Original Live-Action Artist Helping Charities Raise Millions

Michael Israel: America’s Original Live-Action Artist Helping Charities Raise Millions

by | Dec 5, 2025 | Charity, FB, Press

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Michael Israel helps charities raise millions!

$250,000! Going once…

 

Michael Israel

Was there ever a time when you attended a fundraiser so extraordinary that you would remember it for the rest of your life?

$250,000! Going twice!

So exhilarating that the entire room jumped from their seats, shouted, and gasped out loud? Then you found yourself emotionally charged and in a bidding war with others offering insane money for an artwork painted right in front of your eyes?

Sold for $250,000!

Charities must attract, engage, and energize the top 2% of their communities to survive. Michael Israel, America’s original live-action artist, makes it easy.

Described as ‘Cirque du Soleil meets Picasso”, Michael Israel paints larger-than-life canvasses with iconic images in rhythm to high-energy music live on-stage.

He has a worldwide fan base of 100 million people. His Hero video has garnered over 14 million views on YouTube. Michael has performed for Presidential and Olympic events, fortune 500 companies, and was the featured artist for a $158.2 million renovation celebration for the DIA, which is America’s sixth-largest museum. He has shared stages with such luminaries as Warren Buffett, Garth Brooks, Clarence Clemons, Bruce Springsteen, Jay Leno, Tony Robbins, Brooks and Dunn, the Temptations, Kevin Costner, Kevin Bacon, and more. More importantly, he has helped over 100 charities. His portrait of Warren Buffett sold for $100,000 to benefit Girls Inc of Omaha.

Companies and casinos pay large fees for Michael’s performances, but when he does a benefit show for a charity, he does not charge a performance fee. His shows and art have raised millions of dollars. His philanthropic vision spills over into a bottom-line driven focus to help charities. His team also helps charities secure sponsorships, positive media, and ticket sales in addition to proceeds from his show and art sales.

Guests of Beaux-Arts were awestruck by Michael during their signature fundraiser, Up on the Rooftop at the Museum of Art Ft. Lauderdale. Sponsorship and ticket sales for an encore the following year reached record levels.

For a gala for the United Way of Chester County, Pennsylvania, they had planned an admission fee of $250 per couple, but with Michael as the featured artist, the seats sold out at $1,000 a couple. Michael’s paintings also sold out; the first one sold for $55,000.

Executive VP Chris Saello said, “Best event ever! Michael is a game-changer for us, he’s energized our organization!” Before leaving that evening, sponsors promised large donations if they could get Michael back for a repeat performance.

Sherrye McBryde, Director, The Susan G. Komen, Arkansas – “His ability to translate the true meaning of our organization onto canvas was amazing. He made the crowd go crazy. He drove fundraising dollars higher than ever before!”

Michael has appointed a charity committee to award a limited number of benefit performances each year.

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Michael Israel’s Art Raises $400,000 for Teammates for Kids Fundraiser at Harrah’s Casino and Resort in Kansas City

Michael Israel’s Speedpainting at Armory Art Center

Michael Israel’s Speedpainting at Armory Art Center

by | Dec 5, 2025 | Charity, FB

A Brief History of the Armory

When the Norton Museum closed its art school in 1986, a dedicated group of artists, art teachers, and community activists formed the Armory Art Center to ensure the continuation of practical art instruction in Palm Beach County. In seeking a new home for the art school, they looked to the neglected Armory building constructed in 1939 by the Works Progress Administration (WPA) in an Art Deco style and designed by William Manley King. The building was a National Guard Armory from 1939 to 1982. By the late 1980s, after a period of multiple community uses, including high school dances, the building was scheduled for demolition when the art activists and the Palm Beach County Cultural Council came together to convince the City of West Palm Beach to spare the building from demolition and allow it to be transformed into an art center.

The Armory Art Center was incorporated as a not-for-profit organization on November 21, 1986, after the art group renovated the abandoned Art Deco structure into a vibrant space for art classes and art exhibitions. The center opened its doors to the public in July 1987 as a result of generous contributions from its many supporters, most notably Robert and Mary Montgomery and the Historic Preservation and Cultural Facilities Grants of the State of Florida. In 1992 the Armory was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Over the past three decades, the Armory has taught art classes to thousands of emerging artists of all ages and cultures, exhibited art in hundreds of shows, given workshops taught by national and international visiting master artists, provided summer art camp for thousands of young people, and since the year 2000 has yearly given new artists-in-residence from around the United States and abroad the opportunity to hone their craft while teaching classes. The Armory looks to a long future of enhancing artistic life in the Palm Beaches.

Learn more about the history of the Armory

 

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Exciting News for Charities! FREE shows for 2025

Exciting News for Charities! FREE shows for 2025

by | Dec 5, 2025 | FB, Charity

I’m thrilled to announce that my Works4Charity initiative is awarding 12 deserving charities a free live performance to support their fundraising efforts! These awards also include over $1 million in artwork to help generate much-needed funds for their missions.

One charity has already secured their spot, and others are currently under review—could your charity be next? Don’t miss this opportunity to apply!

The award covers all associated costs—travel, hotel, materials, auctioneer, and crew—so your organization can focus entirely on making a difference without worrying about expenses.

Let’s make an impact together!

#CharityAwards #Works4Charity #Fundraising #GivingBack #MakeADifference

Together, we can make a meaningful difference! For more information, visit Charity Programs

#Charity #Fundraising #Works4Charity #GivingBack”

Michael Israel’s Art Raises $400,000 for Teammates for Kids Fundraiser at Harrah’s Casino and Resort in Kansas City

Michael Israel’s Art Raises $400,000 for Teammates for Kids Fundraiser at Harrah’s Casino and Resort in Kansas City

by | Dec 3, 2025 | Uncategorized, Charity

Michael Israel’s art raised $400,000!

Garth Brooks Teammates for Kids Fundraiser was held at Harrah’s Casino and Resort in Kansas City amongst an upscale crowd along with celebrities such as golfer John Daly, and legendary country singer Trish Yearwood, and of course, Garth Brooks. After cocktails and dinner, Michel Israel took the stage and performed three paintings, a portrait of John Daily, one of Trish Yearwood, who would perform later that night in Harrah’s theater, and a fantastic portrait of Garth Brooks. Together with a matching donation, Michael’s artworks raised $400,000 that night!

Before his performance, Michael Israel met Garth Brooks backstage. It was incredible! Garth, a seven-time CMA/ACM Entertainer of the Year, really loves kids and the people everywhere, as does Michael, who has a kind heart and passion for life. After the meeting, Michael took his performance to a whole new level. Performing to some of Garth’s biggest hits. The outpouring of love for the kids, the country music star, and for Michael’s painting was extraordinary. Michael performed to Garth Brooks’s portrait to “Friends in Low Places; it sold for $50,000!

The Fundraiser
The event, the Annual Teammates for Kids, is a signature fundraiser for Teammates for Kids, which raises funds for local children and families in need throughout the Kansas City metro area. Since 1998, Teammates for Kids has provided 4,288 in-need children and families with basic needs, including clothing, meals, car repairs, and rent assistance. Teammates for Kids has grown to become a national non-profit organization that has helped countless families over the years. Teammates for Kids has served more than 5 million people in the U.S. and Puerto Rico, with $216 million raised. Teammates for Kids has impacted more than 1.5 million children directly and helped more than 2 million through community partnerships. View original content with multimedia:http://var/web/site/public_html.prnewswire.

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“Recap of Paint Barefoot on the Beach Concert Event – Thank You to Sponsors and Top Art Bidders in Support of Spectrum Parents Events”

“Recap of Paint Barefoot on the Beach Concert Event – Thank You to Sponsors and Top Art Bidders in Support of Spectrum Parents Events”

by | Dec 3, 2025 | Charity, FB

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who attended our Paint Barefoot on the Beach Concert Event this past Saturday! Thank you to the sponsors and donors! Thank you for the 65 sales in support of Spectrum Parents Events.

A big thank you to the top art bidders —Coach Pete; congrats on adding 3 new pieces to your massive collection! I know you will enjoy the “SEA 3D” when visitors view the 3D effect and Ooow and Awe! Thank you, Mary H; I can’t wait to hear how people comment on your Lennon portrait when you have it displayed on its unique floating mount!

Thank you, Frances O, for purchasing Liberty, Face the Flames, and Superboy and all your support of Spectrum Parents Events! Thank you, Sara C! I know you will enjoy your Heart & Hands, Superboy, and Face the Flames mixed media original works! Thank You, Elizabeth M; your Liberty artwork is spectacular —Please send us a photo of you next to it when you hang it!

Thank you, Dawn H, and welcome to being one of my newest collectors, along with a shout-out to Rhianon G too! Thank you to everyone who attended, and thank you to all of my wonderful collectors who have supported my work over the years, making charity benefit shows possible. Together we’ve helped many children and families and have a lot more to do!

Akron Children’s Hospital Charity Raises $75,000 through Speed Painting Auction by Michael Israel

Akron Children’s Hospital Charity Raises $75,000 through Speed Painting Auction by Michael Israel

by | Dec 2, 2025 | Charity, Health

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What is the fastest way to raise money for charity?

$75,000 ART AUCTION!! A wildly successful first-time event for Akron Children’s Hospital!

Akron Children’s Hospital recently hosted a remarkable charity fundraising event that showcased the incredible talent of speed painter Michael Israel. The event, featuring a captivating speed painting auction, raised an impressive $75,000 for the hospital. To learn more about this inspiring success story and the impact of speed painting in the world of fundraising, click here. #speedpainting Akron Children’s Hospital Charity Raises $75,000 through Speed Painting Auction by Michael Israel. Discover the inspiring success story of this captivating event and the impact of speed painting in the world of fundraising. #speedpainting Akron Children’s Hospital Charity Raises $75,000 through Speed Painting Auction by Michael Israel. Discover the inspiring success story of this captivating event and the impact of speed painting in the world of fundraising. #speedpainting PAST \| Akron Children’s Hospital #speedpainter #michaelisrael

Discover the incredible success story of Akron Children’s Hospital’s $75,000 art auction featuring the world-famous speed painter Michael Israel. This unique event showcased the mesmerizing talent of Israel, who effortlessly created stunning masterpieces in a matter of minutes. Not only did the auction raise an impressive amount for the hospital, but it also provided an unforgettable and entertaining experience for attendees, all thanks to the incredible artistry of Michael Israel. Learn more about this extraordinary event here. #speedpainting