New York’s College at Brockport is working to restore original (now water- and rodent-damaged) paintings in its collection by celebrated poet and painter E.E. Cummings. Out of the 72 watercolor and oil paintings, the college reports that 40 have now been "adopted" for restoration—meaning donors sponsor individual pieces’ restoration. According to NPR, Brockport holds the largest collection of Cummings’ paintings.

Learn how you can adopt a painting here, and click here to see more Cummings artwork.