ArtWell's fourth annual Poetry & Art Show kicked off with an opening reception that celebrated our core value of imagination. It featured powerful artwork by students, ArtWell Teaching Artists, board members, and staff, as well as captivating live performances. 

In this blog, Nella Rohan explores the transformative power of journaling enhanced by color therapy. She reflects on guiding journaling sessions during the COVID-19 pandemic and how combining written expression with chromotherapy helps manage emotions, reduce stress, and foster creativity. By introducing this practice to students through ArtWell's workshops, journaling becomes a vibrant tool for healing, self-expression, and resilience.

In the spirit of one of ArtWell’s six strategic imperatives–Learning Together, our Executive Director, Malia Gilbert Neal, pioneered ArtWell’s first-ever book club: ReadingWell. We recently had our inaugural ReadingWell discussion to unpack the first chapter of “Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us” by Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross.

Thank you to all our partners and supporters for helping ArtWell reach over 700 youth!

What a magical night! If you missed the 2022 ArtWell Awards or if you just want to reflect on the evening, check out this full recap and photo gallery.