American Art Therapy Association – COVID-19 – Featured Member Sara Balbin In this Featured Member series, AATA celebrates the work of our members. During the coronavirus pandemic, we are inviting members to share their experiences about how their professional and personal lives have changed. The following is a story by artist – art therapist and…
See My Art, Inc. Announces Virtual Annual Meeting In consideration of current Covid-19 pandemic protocols, See My Art, Inc. (SMART) will hold their annual membership meeting on December 5, 2020 in an online virtual format. The Zoom meeting information can be found on their web page at www.seemyart.us under the News. Current members as well…
SMART launched the innovative “Art to Go for Meals on Wheels” project in June as a response to the world wide Covid-19 pandemic, and cancellation of its seven annually sponsored events. The Board of Directors, understanding the positive healing power of art continues with the focused mission of “Using Art to Empower and Inspire”. Since…
See My Art artists in conjunction with the Downtown Hayward group colorfully painted a public piano that is located near West’s Dairy on 2nd Street off of Main Street Hayward. Sara Balbin, President of See My Art talks about this project with WDSE Public Television on The Slice here: https://theslice.tv/video/hayward-street-piano
Welcome to our Spring 2020 See My Art, Inc. (SMART) newsletter! We welcome this socially distanced opportunity to connect with our members, volunteers and public with the latest organizational news.
See My Art Advocacy Group Launches Membership Drive See My Art, Inc. (SMART) is a 501-C3 non-profit organization that inspires, empowers, validates and supports people with disabilities though art. Established in 2008, SMART has developed local venues as well as an online gallery for displaying art by individuals with disabilities. Following their Vision Statement: Opening…
Original design artist cards available online and at local outlets Did you know that a great selection of original design SMART Artist note cards are available at eight different retailers in Hayward, Cable and Ashland? Staying connected while apart just got easier. Order unique SMART cards online! You will brighten someone’s day while supporting…
SMART “Art to Go” Mobile Art for Meals on Wheels set for June Launch SMART is launching the “Art to Go” project as a response to the world wide Covid-19 pandemic. As we live more isolated and socially distanced, SMART is working with regional organizations and sponsors to provide “Art to Go” packets for Meals…
Special Event update Out of concern for the health and well-being of the SMART artists, members, volunteers, general public and in consideration of the current Covid-19 worldwide health situation, SMART’s participation in summer and fall special events have been postponed until 2021. We will look forward to our return to the SMART Summer Gala,…
Scholarship winners Congratulations to our 2020 scholarship winners; Angie Schmitt from Hayward High School and Sophya Zangri. Both graduating seniors will receive a $250.00 scholarship to help support their secondary education. A tip of the hat to SMART Board member Pam Miller and her son Giizhik who led the fundraising effort to raise the scholarship…