Artists
Professional artists, trained to understand the unique needs of children facing serious illness, are at the heart of all we do. They design art projects, lead workshops, work 1:1 with pediatric patients and siblings, and share their own art and artists studios with our participants as part of one creative community. Through our programs these Amaeyzing people help pediatric patients escape their illnesses and treatments and enter a world of pure creativity, connection, and joy. Kids & Art has been honored to have had an exceptionally talented and diverse group of working artists contribute their time, energy, and talent to our patient families over the years.
We are proud to give you a sense for the incredible artist experiences available to the children we serve:
We are proud to give you a sense for the incredible artist experiences available to the children we serve:
Charu Clark
Painter
Jill Coolidge
Oil on Board/Canvas
Helen Cole Lew
Painter
Patty Owyang
Sculptor
Alex Puvilland
Animation Artist
Caroline Robins
Acrylics, Printmaking and Needlepoint
Rinat Goren, professional artist
Creating art with kids that are affected by cancer has been a powerful experience. Observing the kids’ joy and focus despite their condition is so inspiring. It sends me back into my studio with energized spirit and joy, and my appreciation for art and life is enhanced.
Kena Tangi Dorsey, featured artist for portrait quilt online art experience
I absolutely loved creating art quilts with the Kids & Arts participants this past year. I was truly touched by how imaginative the kids were, and I could see how free they felt to express themselves through making art, and that really filled my heart with such joy.
Renee Switkes, professional artist
I volunteer with Kids & Art because creating is healing, and it's an honor to be able to provide this kind of outlet for children battling cancer and to be able to bring a bit of color and normalcy into their lives.