The Creative Center at University Settlement by https://padlet.com/sara_york/dwu8uqkaezzs en-us 2020-01-23 22:02:29 UTC 2026-01-16 09:18:11 UTC hello@padlet.com The Founding Belief sara_york https://padlet.com/sara_york/dwu8uqkaezzs/wish/435412310 "Medicine cures the body, but art heals the spirit."]]> 2020-01-23 22:08:38 UTC https://padlet.com/sara_york/dwu8uqkaezzs/wish/435412310 What do they do? sara_york https://padlet.com/sara_york/dwu8uqkaezzs/wish/435415035 They are a nonprofit organization that brings creative experiences through the arts to people with cancer, chronic illnesses, and through all stages of life ]]> 2020-01-23 22:18:28 UTC https://padlet.com/sara_york/dwu8uqkaezzs/wish/435415035 Hospital Artist-In-Residence Program sara_york https://padlet.com/sara_york/dwu8uqkaezzs/wish/435499862 In this program, they train and employ artists that will then work in hospitals, hospices, cancer centers, and other health care facilities. In these rooms, they provide art experiences with the patients and at their bedside to provide a an escape.]]> 2020-01-24 07:10:35 UTC https://padlet.com/sara_york/dwu8uqkaezzs/wish/435499862 Art Workshop Program sara_york https://padlet.com/sara_york/dwu8uqkaezzs/wish/435500434 The Art Workshop Program involves free art workshops that allow cancer and chronically ill patients to work with a variety of mediums. For example, they can draw, paint, write, make jewelry, and sculpt through their time of illness.]]> 2020-01-24 07:16:31 UTC https://padlet.com/sara_york/dwu8uqkaezzs/wish/435500434 Why do they provide this experience? sara_york https://padlet.com/sara_york/dwu8uqkaezzs/wish/435501075 The arts in the hospitals and other health care centers provide relief and distraction from the pain and unknowns that come along with chronic illnesses and cancers. The arts allow them to focus on their creative ability rather than a disability. ]]> 2020-01-24 07:22:13 UTC https://padlet.com/sara_york/dwu8uqkaezzs/wish/435501075 Events Calendar sara_york https://padlet.com/sara_york/dwu8uqkaezzs/wish/435501403 2020-01-24 07:24:26 UTC https://padlet.com/sara_york/dwu8uqkaezzs/wish/435501403 Donate sara_york https://padlet.com/sara_york/dwu8uqkaezzs/wish/435501564 In order for "The Creative Center" to remain in the lives of the people who need it, they rely on their donations. If you can donate, please consider it.]]> 2020-01-24 07:25:36 UTC https://padlet.com/sara_york/dwu8uqkaezzs/wish/435501564