COC Goes Digital with Art Instructional Videos

June 15, 2025

Greetings, Reapers and friends around the world!

When Bill Gentry founded Colors of Cambodia in 2003, he imagined more than just a free art school in sunny Siem Reap; he believed ART WOULD SAVE THE WORLD!

Over the years, we’ve provided thousands of children and teens with free, hands-on art education at the Colors of Cambodia Art School and Gallery. Over time, one question kept resurfacing: How can we expand access to creative learning beyond our walls and across borders?

So, our incredible school manager and teacher, Phany, began tackling that very challenge. She began creating a series of simple, accessible art instruction videos that cover the basics of form, shadow, shape, and line, designed to transcend language and cultural barriers.

Just this week, Phany and Bill headed out for a “beta site test” (as Bill puts it!) at a local school outside of Siem Reap to see the videos in action with new students. The test run was a success, sparking creativity and enthusiasm among the students!

At Colors of Cambodia, we believe all great things begin small, and we know that nothing meaningful happens alone. Thank you for being part of this journey with us. Your continued support makes everything possible. Stay tuned!