Have you noticed there is a growing number of art-making programs that serve to benefit patients and their families? As a follower of this website you have been introduced to many of them and they are among the most popular. Today, you'll learn about such programs that offer art workshops in hospitals and healthcare centers. One is at The Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2015
#GivingTuesday is An Inspirational Global Movement
An Opportunity to Help Art and Healing Programs (Please note, that although this article was written in 2015, the #GivingTuesday campaign is celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving (in the U.S.) and the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday, #GivingTuesday kicks off the charitable season.) This week we're helping to spread a message about … [Read more...]
Artist Mary Lou Dauray is An Advocate for Global Change
Mary Lou Dauray is a multi-talented artist, writer and environmental advocate who uses her art, writing and numerous humanitarian activities to raise awareness about the need for positive change. She is proficient in a variety of mediums that include watercolor, graphite, oil, and acrylic, and frequently uses her iPad to create sketches. She is a member of The Healing Power of … [Read more...]
An Art Project with Hospice in Memory of My Father
Meg Black is a foremost artist and pioneer working with natural fibers for over 30 years. Her art is in numerous private and public collections and healthcare facilities. You can read her previous article about her art for healthcare here. In this article Meg Black shares insight about her firsthand experience with Hospice care, her desire to reach out to build new … [Read more...]
Opportunities and Resources For Artists Interested in Nature and Conservation
International League of Conservation Photographers ILCP ConservationPhotographers.org is a project-driven organization that collaborates with leading conservation groups, scientists, policy makers, and government leaders. The purpose is to produce high-quality documentary images "that depict both the beauty and wonder of the natural world, and the challenges it faces." The … [Read more...]