HEALING ART OUTREACH GROUPS

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Art League Houston has offered the Healing Art programs since 1991. Art League Houston outreach classes are presented free of charge and provide access to the creative process for individuals in the greater Houston area who often have little or no opportunity for creative outlets or artistic expression.

The psychological advantage of creative expression, to both healing and general well-being has been extensively documented. Classes are designed to enhance and enrich the lives of people dealing with disease and disability on a daily basis. Many programs exist for children with disabilities in Houston, but there are no other programs for adults and young adults with severe and catastrophic disabilities living outside of assisted care or nursing home facilities. Persons with such disabilities struggle daily and often remain alone at home with little or no human contact with the outside world. This often leads to social and physical atrophy. Art League Houston’s Healing Art program provides a meaningful alternative for individuals to experience and enjoy the fulfillment of creative expression.

Need more information? Call 713-523-9530

Click here for a printable donation form to support the Outreach program.

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CLASS INFORMATION

HIV + Healing Art Group & Cancer Related Illnesses- This award-winning outreach program offers a variety of activities for the artist and non-artist alike. Art League Houston outreach program offers a relaxed atmosphere for anyone to explore their artistic side.For further information call the Art League Houston office at 713.523.9530
Fridays, 9:00 am-3:00 pm
Ongoing sessions at
Art League Houston
1953 Montrose Blvd at Willard

Multiple Sclerosis Healing Art Group-Discover the healing power of art in this award winning outreach program. Students explore various techniques with paint on canvas or watercolor on paper, along with occasional special projects. At least once a year students are given the opportunity to attend a field trip to the museum and other galleries for free. This soothing class is open to all individuals diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis and Fibromyalga. Partial funding for this program is provided by the National MS Society, Lone Star Chapter and the Art Colony Association. For further information call the Art League Houston office at 713.523.9530
Fridays, 10am-12:30pm
January 15, 2010-April 9, 2010
Art League Houston
1953 Montrose Blvd at Willard

Physically Challenged Healing Art- This class offers one of the only creative outlets in Houston outside a clinical setting, for physically challenged individuals.  Students will work in all mediums equal with their capabilities. At least once a year students are given the opportunity to attend a field trip to the museum and other galleries for free. Partial funding for this program is provided by the National MS Society, Lone Star Chapter and the Art Colony Association. For further information call the Art League Houston office at 713.523.9530
Fridays, 1-4 pm
January 15, 2010-April 9, 2010
Art League Houston
1953 Montrose Blvd at Willard

A BIG THANKS to National MS Society- Lone Star Chapter, Niko Niko's, and the National Council of Jewish Women for their generous monthly donations to the Outreach program!

Click here for a printable donation form to support the Outreach program.
RESOURCES

National MS Society- Lone Star Chapter www.nationalmssociety.org

VSA arts of Texas www.vsatx.org

AIDS Foundation Houston www.aidshelp.org

The Lighthouse of Houston www.houstonlighthouse.org

West Gray Adaptive Recreation Center www.houstontx.gov

Bering Omega Community Services www.beringomega.org

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DONATE

Click here for a printable donation form to support Art League Houston Outreach program.

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EVENTS & BENEFITS
uPCOMING EVENTS

The 2010 Spring Sale + Exhibition

Opening Reception and Sale
Friday, April 30, from 5:30 pm -9 pm
Proceeds from the 2010 Summer Sale + Benefit support Art League Houston's HEALING ART PROGRAMS: H.I.V POSITIVE, CANCER RELATED ILLNESSES, MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS, PHYSICALLY CHALLANGED.
PAST EVENTS

The 2008 Summer Sale and Exhibition

2007 Summer Benefit Sale
Click here to view images from the opening reception!

All proceeds from the 2008 Summer Sale + Benefit benefit Art League Houston's HEALING ART PROGRAMS: H.I.V POSITIVE, CANCER RELATED ILLNESSES, MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS, PHYSICALLY CHALLANGED.

The 2007 Summer Sale and Exhibition

Proceeds from the sale of student artwork at the Art League Houston annual fundraiser "The Grande Art Masque Ball" will directly benefit the students of the Healing Art Program.