Youth Art For Healing is a non-profit organization founded by Jan Papirmeister in 2012.As the Executive Director,she makes great efforts to work with schools,hospitals and other healthcare organizations to bring works of art created by the youth into healthcare environments.She wants to provide a sense of comfort,inspiration and healing for patients,their loved ones and healthcare professionals during very challenging times.
As a child,Papirmeister donated her artworks to a volunteer group caring for dying people and a camp for children with cancer.She felt pity for them so she hoped her works could bring a little help.When she grew up,she became a school nurse and showed students how to create drawings to decorate the walls of the health office.Then,as a hospital nurse,she made the time to sit with patients and create art with them.In her job as a nurse,she realized works of art could really help patients feel better.
Her organization Youth Art For Healing is based in Bethesda,MD.It provides opportunities for students to learn about the nature of healing art,the power of art to heal,how to follow guidelines for healing art,and the value of building and strengthening community connections and spirit.As students share their talent with those in need,they come to the realization that they can make a difference.
Papirmeister was awarded a Society for the Arts in Healthcare grant to bring artworks to patients,their family and hospital staff.She also received two SCORE Awards for her efforts to comfort patients and their family.This woman is a shining example of an artist and healer who uses the healing power of art to bring huge benefits to children,patients,their loved ones,healthcare providers,and the community at large.
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