The Art Therapy Project

06/05/2026

"I felt defeated and hopeless and wanted to give up. But then I was introduced to art therapy with Anette, and it’s really helped change my perspective.”

Read more about how art therapy can provide hope for individuals battling cancer:

The news of fresh cancer lesions on Kristy Robinson’s lung left her feeling hopeless, with no desire to continue her three-year fight against the disease, but she found hope in art therapy. Source: Melbourne Catholic.

06/04/2026

“One of the most unique aspects of the project is the building itself. A place that until recently functioned as a hospital – a space of care, vulnerability, and human stories.”

Read more about the 80-room exhibit that transformed a sterile hospital into a "living museum of emotions":

A new immersive exhibit transforms LA’s oldest hospital into a surreal emotional art experience with 70 artists.

06/03/2026

"When those midnight critics tap on your slumbering shoulder, don’t try to argue with them, but don’t take it lying down."

Read more about how to manage anxiety related to embracing creativity:

Creative excitement and anxiety for art-making often manifest together. Acknowledging the body's 'felt sense' may help artists, creatives, and makers conquer fear and manifest art.

06/02/2026

According to research, "those who take part in artistic pursuits... at least weekly slowed their ageing process by 4%, while monthly engagement led to it slowing by 3%."

Read more about the study that links arts engagement to slower biological ageing here:

https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/may/12/arts-cultural-engagement-linked-slower-pace-biological-ageing-ucl-research

06/01/2026

We provide group art therapy for members of the LGBTQIA+ community and are committed to providing safe, identity-affirming spaces. Clients find a true sense of safety and support through the process of art-making. Having a dedicated, creative space to connect is vital for the well-being of our clients.

Your support keeps these groups running. Make an impact and donate today at https://thearttherapyproject.org/donate

05/30/2026

“If I hadn’t been a part of this… it sounds kind of crude… I’d be sitting at home, rotting in a recliner.”

Read more about the potential benefit of art therapy to survivors of multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's disease:

INDIANAPOLIS — Patients across Central Indiana living with a wide range of neurological disorders are about to benefit from Rev, the IU Health Foundation’s annual fundraiser. Since 2014, Rev h…

05/29/2026

"By ultimately placing her 'forest fairy' into a freer creative world, she symbolically reclaimed autonomy, emotional expression and a new internal sense of safety."

Read more about the growing interest in art therapy in Armenia:

Art as healing: A story from Tatev Harutyunyan’s experience A 60-year-old woman entered psychotherapy with depression, psychosomatic headaches and a lifelong history of emotional suppression. Through art therapy, she introduced the image of a “forest fairy,” which came to symbolize the vulnera...

05/28/2026

"Art gives people a voice without forcing them to speak before they are ready."

Read more about the importance of allowing students to engage in creative expression:

This Memorial Day, while we honor those who sacrificed, we should also remember to care for the living, who may be carrying invisible wounds.

05/27/2026

According to research, "'arts engagement' was related to 4% slower aging rates, meaning people were about a year younger, biologically, if they were regularly engaged in the arts."

Read more about the potential benefits of creative expression:

https://www.npr.org/2026/05/12/nx-s1-5818172/study-arts-slow-biological-aging

05/26/2026

We are loving this beautiful art journaling collection from a friend and dedicated volunteer!
It’s a wonderful reminder that the simple act of doodling can be a meditative, grounding experience, whether you consider yourself an artist or not.