Sacred Threads: Healing Art, presented by SAQA

SAQA
Online Event
Time
2-3pm EDT (GMT/UTC -4)
Artwork by Valerie Theberge (left) and Sarah Entsminger (right). Photo shows a hospital waiting room with two large art pieces on the walls, part of the Sacred Threads Art in Hospitals program.
Artwork by Valerie Theberge (left) and Sarah Entsminger (right)

Art can play a powerful role in healing environments, such as hospitals, by reducing stress, promoting relaxation, and offering emotional support for patients and their families. By encouraging artists to share pieces that reflect their inner journeys, Sacred Threads supports creative expression as a therapeutic process, helping artists process life’s challenges and find peace. Viewers experience these powerful narratives visually, fostering empathy, introspection, and a shared sense of healing through art’s transformative power. This exchange cultivates a sense of community and mutual support, where art becomes a healing tool that uplifts all involved.

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