Kids & Art is a 501(c)3 California nonprofit organization supporting pediatric patients with cancer and other critical medical conditions, their siblings, families, and support teams using the power of art and creativity.
Kids & Art art programs are offered directly to patient families, as well as through care centers. We work with professional artists to design our art experience, tailoring all projects and workshops to the unique needs and circumstances of children facing serious illness.
Amaeyzing ArtKits @Home
Our Amaeyzing ArtKits @Home subscription program sends two independent art experiences to your home monthly for your child to use wherever and whenever they need creative arts support. To ensure a seamless experience, each ArtKit includes all necessary supplies and provides access to a pre-recorded instructional video.
Custom Art Experiences
Because making art eases the stress, anxiety, and trauma children face during long hospitalizations or other serious circumstances, Kids & Art offers customized art experiences with professional artists, classroom and community programs, and family creative sessions that support connection, self-expression, and meaningful memory-making.
Destination Workshops
Our Destination Workshops allow participants to create in-person in inspiring settings with professional artists, fellow patients, survivors, and siblings. From glass art and painting to wheel throwing and embroidery, there will be plenty of opportunities for kids to explore their artsy side.
Amaeyzing ArtKits
Our Patient ArtKits are designed to offer independent art experiences as creative arts support during treatment. Each ArtKit contains all the information and supplies needed, as well as access to a pre-recorded instructional video. Monthly delivery of Patient ArtKits to Hospitals is available to recipients of the Gift of ArtKits Program Grant.
Artist-in-Residence
Our Artists-in-Residence are arts professionals who visit hospitals weekly to work directly with patients on art-making during long wait times for doctor appointments, chemotherapy infusions, and blood draws. Artists-in-Residence work 1-on-1 or in small groups in waiting areas, at the patient’s bedside, and in community spaces.
Custom Art Experiences
Custom Art Experiences may include 1-on-1 online workshops with a professional artist, or family creative sessions where legacy pieces are made for a patient in hospice, and bedside artmaking opportunities tailored to a family’s unique circumstances. Like Artist-in-Residence experiences, these experiences take place in waiting areas, at the patient’s bedside, and in community spaces.
Our Kids
We serve pediatric patients with cancer and other critical medical conditions, their siblings, families, and care teams.
Our Artists
Many talented artists share their time, creativity, and expertise with the kids and families we support throughout the year.
Our Partners
Our work would not be possible without the generosity of our partners. We are deeply grateful for their commitment to our mission and the children and families we serve.
