Kids & Art uses the power of the arts and creativity to mitigate stress, anxiety, and trauma induced by the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric cancer and other critical medical conditions.
Our vision is an integrated care model where every critically ill pediatric patient has access to the arts as a standard part of care.
Pediatric patients with cancer and other medical conditions, their siblings, families, and support teams.
Kids Get Cancer
Source: American Cancer Society
Source: American Childhood Cancer Organization
Source: National Cancer Institute
Source: Children’s Cancer Cause
Source: Children’s Cancer Cause
Art Heals
Our research shows that Kids & Art programming addresses the physical and psychosocial needs of the pediatric oncology population.
Children with cancer often wait two to three hours at each hospital visit, and countless more hours isolated at home, immunocompromised, waiting to feel better. This waiting can feel long and uncertain. They miss friends, school, and the rhythms of everyday life. At the same time, they are navigating difficult emotions and often worrying about their caregivers as well. It is a lot for any child to hold.
Cancer doesn’t discriminate. Our kids come from diverse backgrounds, and all of our programs are offered free of charge. Professional artists design our art experiences, which occur in hospitals, waiting rooms, and online, in one-on-one and group sessions that offer respite through creativity.
Founder and CEO, Purvi Shah
Although the pain of losing Amaey is as fierce and difficult today as it was on his last day, I find comfort knowing that because of Amaey’s journey, thousands of other children and families facing childhood cancer have been supported and cared for through our work, and the support of our generous donors.
The Kids & Art Foundation is Amaey’s legacy and I’m very proud to be able to honor his life by spreading joy and healing through the arts.
The Kids & Art Foundation is Amaey’s legacy and I’m very proud to be able to honor his life by spreading joy and healing through the arts.
Parent of a pediatric cancer survivor
Kids & Art presents wonderful programs for children affected by cancer. There's a way that cancer attacks the whole family. Our children suffered through cancer: one got the treatments, the other became isolated. At workshops they were able to work with artists to express themselves wordlessly and respond from their hearts. The whole experience was very empowering and healing. Thank you so much for creating this place for kids affected by cancer to shape their world.