From our Teaching Artist workshops and general celebrations of our Young Artists and our programming, there is never a dull moment with ArtWorks!
Posted by Dani Verdugo
Our Partners Throughout The Country
Among the 25 hospital partners and agencies who participated in this year’s Express Yourself included Snow City Arts in Chicago, Illinois and Kids and Art Foundation in Burlingame, California. Our exhibition featured Luis’ piece entitled “Red Ship” and Navaeh’s “The Sun Also Rises”. We are looking forward to many more exciting collaborations in the future! #ArtWorksKids #LetArtHeal
Thank You To Our Amazing Framing Partners
As Express Yourself 2019 comes to an end, we want to take the time to thank all of our amazing framing partners who provide custom-framing for all of the works on display. This year’s #FrameOfMind highlights Michael Fitzsimmons and his team at Westwood Gallery, Framed Image in Pompton Plains, NJ, Jacklyn Kling Distinctive Framework in Montclair, NJ, and Andrea’s Custom Framing in Ramsey, NJ. Thank you so much for your hard work, time and dedication to the #ArtWorksKids. We couldn’t do this without you!
Countdown To Express Yourself – 6 Days
We can’t wait to see you THIS Sunday at the NYU Kimmel Center from 1:30 – 5:00 PM for an unforgettable day! Today, we are pleased to feature “Growing Up” by the Residents of Riverside Park from Elizabeth Seton Children’s Center. “These are the hands and feet of the growing children of Riverside Park. It’s so beautiful to watch them grow and document their process,” says Child Life Specialist, Caroline Mason. #ExpressYourself2019 #ArtWorksKids
Thank You Elena and Parker!
For their 5th birthday, Elena and Parker wanted to share their love of art with the ArtWorks Kids so they asked their friends and family for donations of art supplies instead of presents. Their supply drive was a HUGE success and this week they delivered a box filled with over 100 small craft kits, paint sets and other amazing gifts. We are inspired and grateful for their generosity. #LetArtHeal
ArtWorks at Inova Children’s Center
This week, we brought the ArtWorks Surprise Supplies Program to the children and families at Inova Children’s Hospital in Annandale, Virginia! If you know of a children’s hospital or healthcare facility in need of art supplies, please reach out to us. We always welcome the opportunity to bring ArtWorks to Young Artists who use their creativity as a a vehicle for healing, communication, self-expression and personal development.
Express Yourself is getting a pair of wings!
The Young Artists at Blythedale Children’s Hospital have come together and decorated over 100 feathers each with its own distinct markings and textures. Thank you to the amazing Child Life Specialists at Blythedale who facilitated this brilliant creation, we are so excited to soar through the NYU Kimmel Center on Sunday November 10th!
Friday Night Fever at Children’s Specialized Hospital
ArtWorks Teaching Artist, Robyn Ellenbogen joined Children’s Specialized Hospital in Tom’s River at their monthly Friday Night Fever event.
Life Reflected Through The Lens at Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital at Hackensack Meridian Health
Last month we had the privilege to attend the opening reception for Life Reflected through the Lens at Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital at Hackensack Meridian Health. This patient exhibition features a collection of photographs created with ArtWorks Photography Teaching Artist, Steven Hazlett and showcases the extraordinary talent of over 15 Young Artists. Artworks’ Photography Program at Hackensack is generously supported by Love Your Melon. We are excited to announce that some of the Young Artists will also featured in our exhibition at Express Yourself on November 10 at the NYU Kimmel Center!
Child Life at Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital
ArtWorks Partner, Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital, highlighted their extraordinary #ChildLifeSpecialists and the incredible ways they help children and their families cope during a hospital stay through play, music and art. “Familiar and fun activities can normalize the hospital experience, make it less scary, and help kids be kids,” says Chris Brown, Director of Therapeutic Recreation, Child Life, and Creative Arts Therapies Department.
