The Healing Power of Art
Grateful Patient Family Art Program at Children’s Health
At Children’s Health, creativity is more than just a way to pass the time—it’s a tool for healing. Our patients and families use art, music, and writing to process their journeys, uplift each other, and support care for future children and families.
Featured Patient Artist
- Meet AJ
AJ
Painting Through Perseverance
During his treatment, AJ turned hospital walls into inspiration boards.
“I wanted to help other patients stay upbeat,” he says. “So I kept drawing to remind them to keep going.”
Why Art Matters
When a child creates something during treatment, they’re doing more than making art—they’re building resilience, finding joy, and creating comfort for others. That creativity lives on in our hospitals, our community spaces, and even in therapeutic resources for other families.
Fosters emotional healing by giving children an outlet to express complex feelings about their diagnosis or treatment
Eases fear and anxiety through calming, creative experiences designed to comfort both patients and families
Improves treatment outcomes by supporting pain management, reducing depression, and encouraging treatment compliance
Builds resilience by helping patients cope with hospitalization, trauma, or grief in a supportive, therapeutic environment
Connects through creativity—from NICU newborns to teens—when words aren’t enough
Get Involved
💌 Download Coloring Sheets
Download Coloring SheetsWe’ll send you a set of printable activity pages inspired by patient art. Just share your email to get started.
⬆️ Submit Your Child’s Artwork
Submit ArtworkUpload your child’s masterpiece. Their art could bring joy to another family, be featured in our gallery, or brighten hospital walls.
🖼️ Explore the Gallery
View GalleryMeet our inspiring patient artists and view original work created by children in our care through our 3D art exhibit.
Art was my escape—where I could forget the treatment and just be me.
— Maddie, patient artist
Creative Outlets for Families
🖌️ Visit the Art Studio
Learn About the Art StudioWeekly guided sessions at our Dallas and Plano studios offer painting, sculpting, and digital design.
🎵 Music Therapy
Learn About Music TherapyCollaborate with certified therapists to create songs that heal the soul.
📝 Writing Workshops
Express emotions through storytelling, poetry, and journaling.
Your Support Makes Healing Possible
Children’s Health is on a mission to make life better for children. Your support helps make that possible. Please consider making a gift today to support the vital programs at Children’s Health.
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