At Arts for Care, our mission is to empower individuals with neurodivergence by harnessing the transformative power of art psychotherapy.

We are dedicated to facilitating personal expression, enhancing social skills, and building self-esteem through creative engagement. By providing tailored artistic experiences, we aim to improve concentration, motor skills, and overall well-being, fostering a supportive community where every participant can thrive and achieve their fullest potential.

“In my capacity as Program Coordinator at a local center for individuals with Down syndrome, Arts For Care has been instrumental in providing hands-on experience using various artistic media that provides an outlet for participants to express themselves, build confidence and socialize with peers.

By offering multiple visual and 3-dimension artistic mediums, the Arts For Care initiative has allowed the gift of painting, drawing, colleagues, floral arrangements, pottery, sculpture, etc. to be made possible to an often underserved community that greatly benefits from the activities that promote such practical skills as tracing that improves facial awareness and spatial proximities.”

- Anonymous

What makes our mission important.

The need for our mission has never been more urgent. In a world that is increasingly built on one-size-fits-all systems, neurodivergent individuals continue to be left behind. Despite making up a significant portion of the population—an estimated 15-20%—neurodivergent people face systemic barriers that prevent them from fully participating in society. This includes challenges in accessing appropriate education, finding meaningful employment, and engaging in social spaces that cater to diverse cognitive needs.

Arts for Care has utilized volunteer experience to develop art psychotherapy programs tailored to the development of these individuals. Through these programs, we hope to spread the message of how capable these individuals are, empower them, and open up doors opportunities.