Art Impact Project enhances emotional wellness through creative expression
We believe that art-making is one of the most powerful untapped sources of intervention available, especially at a time when access to mental health care is extremely limited and the need has never been higher.
Praise for Art Impact Project
“AIP programming has helped students express their emotions in a positive way, offering students a creative outlet. The program has provided an opportunity to engage with positive adults and their peers outside of the academic situation. It has been such a pleasure to have Art Impact Project within Freshman Academy. I look forward to continuing our partnership next year!”
Ms. Calloway
Assistant Principal
North Chicago Community High School
“We are such complicated beings. Art is a meaningful way to make sense of it all.”
Rachel Plummer
AIP Volunteer
“Our Clients are often misunderstood and feel unheard. Art Impact Project helps them gain an understanding of themselves and express it to others creatively and emotionally. I view AIP as a perfect complement to our substance use and mental health services. It’s beautiful, vulnerable, deep, raw, painful, therapeutic, and a constant reminder we need to meet our Clients where they are and in a modality that reaches them! ”
Bruce Johnson
Executive Director
Nicasa Behavioral Health Services
“It helped me discover new coping skills and strategies to help me feel calm.”
Neurographic Art Project
Participant
Gorton Center