Art For Social Change Franck de las Mercedes is a NYC artist who has brought contemporary art to a broader audience through his project "The Priority Boxes" (AKA Peace Boxes). Since 2006 he has been creating free art with a peaceful message. To date, he has sent more than 17,000 painted, seemingly empty boxes with labels that read "Fragile Contains: Peace, Love or Hope" to … [Read more...]
A Work of Art is Not Complete Until it is Shared
This heart-warming story by artist Meg Black (megblack.com) illustrates so perfectly the truth - a work of art is not complete until it is shared. The Most Heartfelt Thank You I Ever Received In late December, I received a phone call from my friend Mary's husband. After a brief "how have you been, what's new" greeting, he got to the point, which seeing Christmas was just days … [Read more...]
Opportunities For Artists and Art Consultants in The Healthcare Industry
Everywhere we look we notice a growing emphasis on promoting wellness and preventing illness in our society. The U.S. Department of Labor predicts double-digit job growth through 2022 in the field of healthcare and the health services industry. Colleges and universities have been responding to this shift by adding new majors in these fields of study. Graduates will soon be … [Read more...]
Programs That Offer Art Workshops in Hospitals
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...]
#GivingTuesday is An Inspirational Global Movement
An Opportunity to Help Art and Healing Programs This article is about spreading a message about a positive global initiative that speaks to humanity, kindness and our audience of givers. 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 … [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. Mary Lou is recognized for her … [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...]
Leonardo da Vinci and The Creative Process
Whatever you name it -- art notebooking, art sketchbooking or art journaling -- you may have experienced firsthand how it is one of the most essential and powerful tools to enhance the creativity and expand the mind. Throughout centuries, in their drawings, texts, and observations, artists have been using notebooking to resolve the relationship between creativity and thinking … [Read more...]
Increase Your Well-Being With Awe-Inspiring Art
In an article I read recently on the University of Wisconsin Health website, psychologist Shilagh Mirgain, PhD was quoted as saying, “Awe has many important implications for our well-being... Experiencing awe can give us a sense of hope and provide a feeling of fulfillment." I agree: Increase your well-being with awe-inspiring art. One example is the awe-inspiring painting … [Read more...]
Positive Art News Stories For The Week
Every day we're bombarded with negative news, however, we may also find an abundance of positive art news if we know where to look - like right here! I'd like to share uplifting news stories I discovered including one about reducing stress with coloring. Coloring Reduces Stress Elena Santos wrote an article on Huffington Post that emphasizes coloring is a great way to lower … [Read more...]