Welcome to Our Creative Community

Our programs are for anyone who has ever lived with cancer or chronic illness, as well as caregivers for anyone who navigates these challenges.

Many join us seeking a creative sanctuary where art offers a restorative focus and breathing room from the demands of health challenges. Along the way, many find something deeper: a new identity as an artist, a spark of creative purpose, and a supportive community of peers who truly understand the journey.

Who We Serve

We honor a broad and inclusive definition of chronic illness. We welcome anyone living with conditions that require ongoing care or impact the rhythms of daily life. We recognize that these experiences are diverse, and your unique perspective is valued here. A caregiver is any person who provides the physical, emotional, or logistical support essential to someone navigating the complexities of illness.

Start Your Creative Journey

We invite you to explore our workshops and join a community built on care and mutual respect.

  • Join Our Community: If you are new to our community, please register by completing our short Participant Welcome Form. This helps us tailor our programs to support your unique creative intentions!

  • Explore Our Offerings: Visit our Workshop Calendar to see our current workshops.

  • Our Shared Values: Please take a moment to review our Workshop Community Guidelines. These guidelines help us co-create a safe, trauma-informed space for everyone.

Restorative Space

Participants can reclaim their identity, agency, and sense of community beyond the limitations of health challenges.

Student, Critic, and Observer

Our museum outings allow participants to engage with professional art in a public, curated space.

— Acrostic poem created by Art Workshop Program participant Wanda Dobson