Right now, kids who’ve experienced trauma need your help. The transition back to school is stressful, and arts programs at their schools are reeling from budget cuts.
We now have two current staff members—Beth Garrett-Coleman and Bea Bohannon—who have progressed from volunteer, to intern, to staff assistant, to coordinator, to manager, to now a Director level position within our organization. Quite a journey! We sat down to hear from them what that progression has been like.
Art is the doorway, mentorship is the key, and together, they unlock resilience. In this episode, Sharlee Dixon is joined by Matt Sandoval, CEO of Art Heals Arizona for Abused Children of Arizona,
We share a big shout-out to our volunteer extraordinaire, Archana! Not only has she been a creative contributor in our marketing and social media efforts, but she's also generously donated proceeds from her greeting card business to Art Heals Arizona. Check out this segment on CBS 3 News. Archana, your future is as bright as your...
Earlier this month I had the privilege of participating in Creativity Camp, which was held at one of our partner agencies. I was so excited to have my first experience serving as a mentor in our programming. I had taken our day-long trauma informed orientation as part of my onboarding, and I was eager to...
What is your favorite Art Heals Arizona Moment? My favorite event I have attended was probably also its most impactful. I am so grateful to have been able to be a part of the ACASI Vigil [Arizona Child and Adolescent Survivor Initiative, a program of ASU]. This was an event where members of the community...
Art Heals Arizona partnered with Arizonans for Children to bring joy and imagination to the children of Arizona. On February 22nd, 2025 from 11 AM to 3PM, the Arizonans for Children Foster Festival featured fun activities for hundreds of foster children and their families.