healing arts programs
For more than 33 years, Young Audiences of Houston has partnered with local children's hospitals and specialized treatment centers serving children to provide free Young Audiences of Houston programming for young patients undergoing treatment. The goal of Young Audiences of Houston’s Healing Arts programming is to use the tremendous power of the arts to spread joy, give hope, manage pain, support treatment, and leave positive memories for hospitalized children and their caregivers. In addition, as many hospitalized children are required to be out of school for extended periods of time, Young Audiences of Houston programs also serve to enrich children’s social, cultural, and academic education. Young Audiences Healing Arts programs also serve youth experiencing homelessness who are tackling their daily challenges. For these groups, the arts become a valuable tool for creation, discovery, expression, hope and healing.
For questions or inquiries please call (713) 520-9264 or email us.
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TESTIMONIALS
"The artists that Young Audiences of Houston provide to the Texas Children's Cancer and Hematology Centers bring new experiences to families while waiting for office visits and treatment. Children, both patients and siblings are exposed to a variety of art forms, learn new skills and have the opportunity to have some sense of control during their day. Through these programs patients and siblings are seen as children first and are given experiences that brighten their day. The variety of artists that come here are wide and the skills top notch. As these children grow and finish treatment many talk about the fun things they did and saw while being treated. We greatly appreciate the support we receive from Young Audiences of Houston."
"Young Audiences Houston has been a marvelous and consistent addition to our programming, especially through our adaptations. It was wonderful having programming offered in native languages when it was possible, and through the universal language of music and movement when it was not. Knowing that we have Young Audiences each week always excites our residents, young and old!"