Art is restoration: the idea is to repair the damages that are inflicted in life, to make something that is fragmented
– which is what fear and anxiety do to a person – into something whole.
– Louise Bourgeois, artist

Amazing works of restorative art are created by participants in our Expressive Arts program. The program, made possible by the generous support of Mills-Peninsula Health Services, brings world-renowned photographer Michael Collopy and musician Maikel Garcia to our residential homes for weekly workshops. In the workshops, participants are encouraged to use different art media to express their feelings. Calming music, conversation, and supportive staff and students create a warm, encouraging environment for all to work on wellness while creating lovely art.

Please enjoy this recent collection of work by a number of different artists in our program.