Mandala Making at Allies in the Arts

Hospital and Hospice Services by Population

Through the Deborah Jean Arts in Hospitals and Hospice Program, ArtStream brings creative expression to diverse populations in hospital and hospice care settings. ArtStream's Teaching Artists work through various artistic mediums - all with the goal of providing arts experiences designed to enhance quality of life and well being.


Children

Interactive Storytelling at the Children's Inn at NIH - Interactive storytelling sessions encourage participants to become part of the story as they are transported to distant lands and time-periods.

Interactive Puppet Show Series - Touring, interactive puppet and live-actor shows that explore life lessons through music, theatre, fun and adventure.

Bedside Storytelling - One-on-one and group sessions bring stories to life during a child's hospital stay.

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Teens

Knights of Glory Film and Web Project - ArtStream's original, touring musical presented through a private, interactive website (in-development) designed for teens and pre-teens who face illness in hospitals, hospice facilities and at home.

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Adults

Training in Arts in Healthcare - Want to become a part of our team?  Or bring creative expression to your own community hospital or hospice facility?

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Wounded Warriors, Military Families and Caregivers

Allies in the Arts - ArtStream's highly-regarded artist-in-residence project in creative expression for wounded veterans and military personnel, their families and caregivers at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

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Seniors

Creative for Life - Arts Learning Workshop - Monthly hands-on, multi-arts sessions at the Specialty Hospital of Washington, Capitol Nursing Center.  Center residents engage in arts learning while strengthening social connections.

Interactive Life Stories - Classes in drama designed for senior communities.  ArtStream has previously brought this fun, fulfilling activity to Reston Community Center in Hunter Woods, VA.

59 Minutes - ArtStream Improv Comedy show for seniors in North Carolina

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