As a contemporary artist, I believe that creativity has the power to spark change. Over the years, I’ve used my art to support a variety of causes — from wildlife conservation to children’s healthcare — blending passion with purpose.
Glen Josselsohn in studio.
Animal Welfare - June 2016 – 2022
As part of the Just One Thing 365 initiative led by Petro Leranjo (https://justonething365.com), I donated original artworks to animal shelters across South Africa. Each piece was inspired by the cause of animal welfare, with the aim of raising funds and creating greater awareness for animals in need.
Blanket Drives & Awareness Campaigns
Alongside Petro Leranjo and Joel Berman, I actively participated in seasonal drives to provide winter blankets, food, and essential care to shelter animals—using both art and outreach to spread compassion.
Painting with Rescue Dogs – June 2016
In a heartwarming creative initiative, I collaborated with rescue dogs, using safe, non-toxic paint to let them participate in the painting process. The result was a series of meaningful, one-of-a-kind artworks that captured their spirit and directly supported fundraising efforts for their shelters.
March 2015 – “Birds on Reeds”
This prints on T shirts were created and sold to support anti-human trafficking efforts. The proceeds helped fund awareness programs Against Human Trafficking.
August 2013
I took part in the Save the Rhino campaign by painting one of the iconic life-sized plaster Rhinos displayed throughout South Africa. Each piece was auctioned for R50,000 to raise awareness and funds for rhino preservation.
Displaying the Rhino in Parkhurst Johannesburg
Smaller ceramic Rhinos were made and sold, proceeds donated to the My Rhino cause
Community Competition – Parkhurst, Johannesburg
To further raise awareness, participants could win ceramic Rhinos by engaging on my Facebook page. Smaller ceramic rhinos were sold, with all proceeds donated to the My Rhino cause.
April 2019 – Brooklyn, NY
At Gleason’s Gym in New York, I assisted a fundraising art auction supporting Operation Smile and Ubuntu Pathways, organizations dedicated to helping children in need of surgery and sustainable healthcare solutions. I participated by donating my art and also helped several other artists get their work featured at the event.
My signature piece sold at a record price that evening, marking a proud moment in using art to bring healing across borders.
February 2022 – Hyde Park, Johannesburg
I created a series of artworks for dedicated sponsors of the Smile Foundation, which supports children with facial conditions and burn injuries.
Glen Josselsohn with Jeff Lipshitz and Mark Lubner, the foundation’s founder, we continue to champion transformative surgeries and long-term care for children.
Smile’s 21st Birthday
To commemorate the foundation’s milestone, I created custom prints as gifts for guests.
Smile Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming the lives of children suffering from facial deformities such as cleft lips and palates, burn injuries, and other craniofacial conditions.
May 2019
I raised funds to help underprivileged South African school children participate in international water polo tournaments, empowering them through sport and global exposure.
October 7, 2023
Following the tragic terror attacks in Israel, I launched the Art of Giving initiative to raise funds for victims and displaced families.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzhdcwhrED4
Media Appearance – November 2023
In an interview with i24News Benita Levine at their Jaffa studios, I shared my mission to use art to support those affected by the October 7 attacks.
Getting ready for my Interview at i24 studios with Benita Levine
In the wake of the October 7th tragedy, I partnered with One Family, an organization dedicated to supporting victims of terror in Israel.
I created a limited series of prints in blue, symbolizing the strength and spirit of the Israeli flag. These artworks were sold to raise urgent funds for families who were directly impacted, displaced, or grieving the loss of loved ones.
I’ve partnered with Shutafim Balev, an extraordinary organization supporting autistic children and their families in Jerusalem. These families face daily challenges — from the need for mobility devices and specialized beds to full-time caregivers and safe, nurturing housing.
To help make a difference, I’ve donated one of my original artworks: a menorah, a powerful symbol of light, resilience, and hope. Just as the menorah brings light into darkness, this piece represents the strength and potential within every child, no matter their circumstances.
