During the month of September, we proudly join a global effort to raise awareness around Pediatric Cancer. Every day, there are almost 700 new cases of childhood cancer around the world. This month serves as a call to action to support more research that will lead to safer treatments and a cure. We are so thankful to our community of hospital partners, families, caregivers, teaching artists and supporters who further our mission to help children heal through the power of art, music and expression.  Together we can make a difference in the lives of children facing illness. #PediatricCancerAwarenessMonth  #LetArtHeal

You’re Invited!

On Thursday, September 19th come celebrate the creative spirit of children facing illness at Madelyn Jordon Fine Art in Scarsdale, New York. This free event features an exhibition by ArtWorks Teaching Artist, Michelle Sakhai and remarks by ArtWorks Partner, Jessica Dadigan from Blythedale Children’s Hospital. Join us for some wine and light refreshments as we share the ArtWorks Kids with this special arts community. Please RSVP to Dani, Program and Communications Manager at dani@artworksfoundation.org. 

Thank you to Children of Bellevue for supporting our Teaching Artist Program with Reese Carr at NYC Health +Hospitals/Bellevue. In late August, Reese began his percussion and rhythm program where he will engage in circle activities with young patients and their family members as well as hospital staff and volunteers at Bellevue.

Meet our new Teaching Artist, Lindsey Francis, a ceramic artist and painter who has taught more than 400+ visual art classes over the past 6 years. She uses drawing as an outlet for herself and is excited to show Young Artists how they can do the same. Pictured here is Lindsey on her first day at Blythedale Children’s Hospital with Child Life Specialist, Jeannine Florio. 

Since 2016, ArtWorks has had the privilege of joining Ronald McDonald House New York at their annual gathering at Rye Playland. This year we were joined by the wonderful volunteers at Goldman Sachs and new ArtWorks Teaching Artist, Lindsey Francis. Lindsey worked with Young Artists to create ceramic coil bowls which were then painted with a wide variety of colors and stamps. Thanks everyone for making great memories together! #CommunityTeamWorks

Using mostly Candy Apple and Kelly Green clothing buttons, Maddie, age 10, from St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital created the work, “Picnic” and reminded us of all the ways we can celebrate #NationalWatermelonDay! 

When you #CollectArtWithYourHeart you are helping to bring arts programming to children and their families who use the arts as a vehicle in their healing. If you weren’t able join us at last month’s Square Fair, it’s not too late! Today is the LAST DAY to purchase artwork from the event and help support ArtWorks. Visit the link in our bio to see our full online gallery. 

All sales must be made by July 31st at 11:59 PM. 

The clock is ticking to #CollectArtWithYourHeart! There are 3 DAYS LEFT to become the proud owner of some of these extraordinary pieces from our Square Fair event. Become an ArtWorks collector today and go home with 2 complimentary ArtWorks Laptop decals and an official ArtWorks Tote Bag! To see our full gallery please visit the link in our bio. 

All sales must be made by July 31st at 11:59 PM. 

Imani, from St. Peter’s University Hospital, age 14 created “Nature” and told ArtWorks “I enjoy doing art because no matter what you create, it always gets you thinking!”

We have just a few works remaining from The Square Fair, including Imani’s masterpiece, just waiting to be hung in your home. #COLLECTARTWITHYOURHEART today to receive an Official ArtWorks Tote Bag and 2 Mini ArtWorks Laptop Decals with every purchase. Link in bio to see the full gallery.

All purchases must be made by Wednesday, July 31st.