We have welcomed some new folks to our team over the past few months that we are excited to introduce. Tenneille Choi – Development Officer Tenneille Choi (she/her) is a fundraiser, nonprofit professional, and arts advocate. She began her fundraising career at the Children’s Museum of Phoenix, and after five years, moved to Childsplay Theatre...
Art Heals Arizona is going statewide! In our largest initiative to date, we plan to provide 5,000 Bravery Boxes to children in foster care throughout the state of Arizona. That means when a child enters foster care, they will receive their very own Bravery Box of art supplies and intentional art activities that are designed...
Art Heals Arizona was set to hold our annual “Art From the Heart Art Auction” in the spring of 2020 but had to postpone due to COVID-19. A virtual version of the art auction is being planned for October 21-26, 2020. The six-day event will take place fully online and feature the work of approximately...
Artwork: Untitled by Rubi, age 13 Dear Art Heals Arizona Family, Regardless of the results, this election could potentially prove to be one of the most volatile times in recent history. Made visible by social media and network media, we will be barraged with election results coverage. News of possible protests, violence, and divisiveness will penetrate...
In late September 2020, Art Heals Arizona embarked on an ambitious project to simultaneously create five art murals in the Valley at various locations, with five different teaching artists, and five alumni apprentices. The purpose of the project was to highlight the creativity and resilience of communities during an especially difficult time in history. To...
Rich had been a Art Heals Arizona participant and alumni for two years. They are a gifted writer and will be attending college at Arizona State University this fall to pursue a degree in creative writing. They are a 2020 Nina Mason Pullium Legacy Scholar. Where Did the Time Go?? This poem was created at...
In 2013, Art Heals Arizona started an Alumni program which has grown to include over 25 active alumni. In the Alumni program teens and young adults who have participated in previous Art Heals Arizona programs, build skills and community by engaging in art activities, leadership training, and apprenticeships. Most Art Heals Arizona Alumni have transitioned...
In 1993, a young art therapist was introduced to a program in California that provided opportunities for vulnerable children to experience the healing effects of art making and caring volunteer mentors. She immediately saw the value of this program and the intense need for it in her own community, the greater Phoenix area. So began...
Beth is a former Art Heals Arizona intern and recent ASU graduate who wants to make a difference using the arts. She found Art Heals Arizona through Arizona State University and began her time with us as the Programs Intern. She started volunteering with Art Heals Arizona Days and the Weekly Mentor Program. After falling...
It is going to take more than just the 16 staff members at Art Heals Arizona to keep children connected and creating. In a time when many of us are wondering “how can we help?” we invite you to support these children in the following ways. Support via the Foster Care Tax Credit – This is the easiest,...
