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Arts
fromThe New Yorker
7 hours ago

The Ministry of Joyce McDonald's Sculptures

Reverend Joyce McDonald transformed her life and ministry through intimate clay sculptures that merge spiritual themes, personal history, and material detail.
Parenting
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 week ago

'Art saved my life': Man transforms from disillusioned insurance man to delighted snack bag dad

A father transformed drawing on his child's snack bags into an artistic ritual that improved his mental health, family connection, and creative fulfillment.
Film
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 weeks ago

"5 Shorts Project" shares the screen with teens who have experienced gun violence

The '5 Shorts Project' teaches youth filmmakers in Philadelphia to express their experiences with gun violence through art.
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Artists help pupils and centre users create murals

Local artists collaborated with children and users of a cancer support centre to create inspiring murals, enhancing community engagement and connection.
fromColossal
1 month ago

A Dance and Film Series Choreographs Five Poetic Approaches to Beginning Again

As I navigated the aftermath of illness and trauma, art became my way of processing the darkness and rediscovering my light.
Film
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Dreams and nightmares exhibit to open at world's oldest psychiatric hospital

Dreams evoke powerful emotions and have been explored through art by patients at psychiatric hospitals.
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Books
fromOpen Culture
2 months ago

The Very First Coloring Book, The Little Folks' Painting Book (Circa 1879)

Adult coloring books have evolved from children’s entertainment to a creative outlet for grown-ups.
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fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

Our America: Portraits of Courage - Michael "Rod" Rodriguez

"I was blessed to serve this nation for 21 years in the United States Army. I was again fortunate to deploy 10 times. I'm really proud of my service."
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Parenting
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

How Lego Therapy Can Help Children Navigate Parental Death

Art therapy, especially Lego therapy, helps grieving children express complex emotions after parental loss.
fromFuncheap
3 months ago

Color Snack: Watercolors with Volta Voloshin-Smith

Volta Voloshin-Smith’s workshops promote calmness and connection through creativity, offering attendees techniques to reduce stress and enhance mindfulness.
Mindfulness
Arts
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
3 months ago

Walnut Creek seniors' art among works to be exhibited in San Francisco

Art With Elders helps isolated seniors re-engage with life through creativity, fostering friendships and awareness of beauty in the world.
Arts
fromBrownstoner
4 months ago

Bed Stuy Exhibit Shows Artwork of Rikers Island Detainees

Art provides therapeutic escape for inmates, fostering creativity and connections to loved ones.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

How Drawing Can Help Children Navigate Parental Death

Art therapy aids young children in expressing grief after losing a parent.
Children need control over their artistic expression to feel safe processing emotions.
fromwww.enfieldindependent.co.uk
4 months ago

Health worker found hidden talent for landscape painting

"I discovered that painting was right to express all my memories and to share them," Regina said, reflecting on how art provides a connection to her past and a means to communicate.
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