Philanthropy & Support

Throughout his life, artist Dean Baer has quietly dedicated his time and energy to working with children and has donated artwork to many charitable causes in support of children. Dean gains much inspiration from his close bond with his son Matthew, and goes out of his way to make time to work with kids in schools, where he continues to promote the importance of creativity.

Professional & Philanthropic Background 

Dean J Baer Publishing: Provides creative solutions to for-profit and non-profit alike representing the artwork of Dean J. Baer: manages branding and licensing of images created by Dean J. Baer, and offering marketing services and support for associated projects through third party service providers.

In addition to his art background, Dean Baer has over 16 years of Project and Program management experience, and graduated Magna Cum Laude with a degree in Business Management from the University of Maryland. He has worked in the public and private sector: US Air Force, US Department of Justice, and various software companies to include Computer Science Corporation, IMI, Gryphon, and Tracen Technologies.

Philanthropic Interests

Dean has contributed his work to help raise money for several charities over the years. His artwork has been auctioned and used as a product and solution to generate revenue for numerous non-profit organizations over the past 10 years.

Paintings/Images used to support various charities

• Bright Future to benefit the Corporate Alliance for Drug Education CADE
• Flight of the Dancer to benefit the Batten Disease research, Gilda Radner’s Gilda Club & the Caitlin Merie Hurry Fund (MENC)
• Silent Night image dedicated to The Twin Towers Orphans Fund
• Cherry Blossom in support of ARCS Foundation
• Disbelief in support of Morgan Freeman auction to benefit Hurricane Katrina victims via Red Cross Relief Fund
• Room of Magic to benefit the Elf Foundation
• Leap of Faith to benefit Knock out Abuse against Women
• Blue Blanket signing in support of VEFC
• Twilight Dance in support of VEFC
• Freedom of Expression project to benefit: Wolf Trap, ARCS Foundation, Elf Foundation, Twin Towers Orphan Fund, The National Association of Music Education, The National Museum of the Marine Corps/ Marine Corps Heritage Foundation
• Proud Warriors, Azalea Charities Aid for Wounded Soldiers Project
• Side by Side, colaboration between Azalea Charities and British Army Benevolent Fund
• Remember, in support of kern Veterans Memorial Fund and the Arts Council of Kern