The Art Therapy Project

03/13/2026

“When we understand what’s at play in their brain, it helps us pave the way for how to support them.”

Read more about how playful storytelling can act as building blocks for children to develop coping skills:

Balance and Bloom uses superheroes, sand trays, and storytelling to help St. Louis kids build emotional literacy.

03/12/2026

Special shoutout to our Spring Spectacular Corporate Honoree, Orsid New York for standing with The Art Therapy Project since our earliest days and continuing to show up in so many meaningful ways.

Your long-term support has helped make it possible for more than 12,500 clients to access art therapy services. We’re truly grateful to have you as part of this community. Thank you.

03/11/2026

"The power of this collection lies in its refusal to glorify pain, choosing instead to fracture the canvas to mirror fractured psyches, and then reassembles them into symbols of empowerment."

Read more about the art collection that documents a journey from fracture to renewal:

By Osa Mbonu-Amadi, Arts Editor Olubunmi Elizabeth Ebisemiju, the Nigerian-born, UK-based visual artist behind Elinth Arts, has made a name for herself in contemporary art by weaving her real life experiences of abuse, motherhood, relocation, and emotional trauma into stunning abstract and digital d...

03/10/2026

The Art Therapy Project’s Spring Spectacular is our largest annual fundraiser, and this year, it’s bigger than ever as we celebrate 15 years of providing access to art therapy for New York’s most vulnerable communities.

The evening will feature:
🎨 Live art-making with artist Ramiro Studios
✨ Connection with our art therapists
✨ An exciting live & silent auction
🥂 Honorary Co-Chairs Ellen & David Wasserman, Founder
✨ Co-Chairs Sheryl Punia & Nicole Turner
✨ Community Impact Honoree Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund
✨ Corporate Honoree Orsid New York

Join the celebration, secure your tickets at https://paybee.io/quickpay.html?handle=arttherapy&ppid=49

A special thanks to our generous sponsors for making this event possible- Mastercard Herb-n-Peach Atelier 4 Leuchtturm1917 USA B Squared

03/09/2026

"Going from combat to creative isn’t often a switch that’s easily flipped."

Read more about some resources available to veterans hoping to make a career out of artistic passions:

Going from combat to creative can be difficult, but here are some organizations to support veterans rediscovering creativity after service.

03/07/2026

“When I paint, it’s me articulating my past struggles, in the hopes that it could help somebody who comes to the exhibition, sees the painting, and gets inspired.”

Read more about the rapper who has returned to the visual arts as a way to guide others through their healing journey:

Scotty Ramon, aka Kid Cudi, who picked up painting two years ago, has just opened his first solo painting show in Paris.

03/06/2026

“We use art as an expressive process to help patients talk about issues in their lives. Arts gives them a sense of agency and a social bond with one another. It’s quite an amazing experience.”

Read more about the podcast episode that featured the healing potential of the creative arts therapies at Rikers Island:

New York, NY — NYC Health + Hospitals today released a new episode of its podcast, The Remedy, featuring leaders and health care providers from the

03/05/2026

According to one study, "art therapy intervention significantly improves both perceived social support and functional recovery in people diagnosed with schizophrenia".

Read more research behind the potential benefits of art therapy and art-based interventions here:

This week Mad in America examines three studies around art therapy and art-based interventions for mental health issues. Two studies reported on the lived Studies find art-based interventions can be helpful for recovery from mental health issues.

03/04/2026

We are thrilled to welcome Diane Duckler back to our Board of Directors! A dedicated advocate for our mission since 2015, Diane’s history with The Art Therapy Project runs deep.

With her comprehensive understanding of our organization and her long-term commitment to our growth, Diane brings invaluable insight into how we share our story. We look forward to her leadership as we work together to reach new donors and expand our impact.

Read the full Q&A with Diane at https://thearttherapyproject.org/blog/2026/2/26/continuing-the-work-diane-duckler-on-expanding-access-to-art-therapy

03/03/2026

“I think for the first time in a long time, it allowed me to, while I was making art, cry and really actively grieve in the moment and really be in touch with my emotions.”

Read more about how creative arts therapies can help young people here:

Kasha Akhtar (SESP ’23) started therapy in 2019 while she was a student at Northwestern. The following year, her therapist suggested they start incorporating art therapy in her sessions. Akhtar decided to give it a try. “I’ve always been super into art just for expressing myself. That’s alwa...

03/02/2026

For World Teen Mental Wellness Day, we’re acknowledging the constant noise teens navigate every day. Sometimes relief looks like something simple: slowing down with watercolor, letting go of perfection, and creating without the pressure to post or perform.

02/28/2026

"Often describing themselves as a 'repurposed human being,' the artist transforms what was once discarded into objects of meaning and beauty, offering a broader reflection on recovery and the resilience of the human spirit."

Read more about the veteran who formed a powerful commitment to artistic practice through art therapy:

https://princewilliamliving.com/artfactory-presents-auguster-d-williams-jr-a-solo-exhibition-of-resilience-healing-and-transformation/