A Stranger and You Welcomed Me – Art Reception by LSA Family Health Service in partnership with the Church of Heavenly Rest January 17, 2024 in General NewsFebruary 4th from 3 to 5 PM LSA is thrilled to partner with the Church of the Heavenly Rest for an afternoon of Art and Conversation around the immigrant experience and our shared human journey. A Stranger and You Welcomed Me - Art Reception by LSA Family Health Service in partnership with ... Read More
Yarn Painting Workshop with Mano a Mano June 6, 2018 in LSA News, Program FeaturesOn Thursday, Mano a Mano joined parents in our nursing and art therapy groups to lead a yarn painting workshop through it's Mexico in New York program. They made Wixara-inspired yarn paintings. Through the program, mothers in our Building Bridges art therapy group have also learned how to make a ... Read More
Art by LSA Students on Display January 17, 2018 in LSA News, Program FeaturesJanuary 10, 2018 -- The Heckscher Foundation for Children held a reception to honor students whose artwork was selected for display at their headquarters. Among these is a large installation made in 2005 by children in the Free Arts NYC program at LSA Family Health Service. Brandon and Arisdelcy ... Read More
Weaving Stories of Hope December 11, 2017 in LSA News, Program FeaturesMothers in the Building Bridges art therapy group learned to express themselves through weaving, with the help of teachers from SAORI Arts NYC. On Dec. 14th, the group held an exhibit of work completed throughout the fall session and a celebration, which included communal weaving and dancing. See ... Read More
Building Bridges Art Exhibition June 1, 2017 in LSA News, Program FeaturesEight mothers participating in our Building Bridges of Hope Art Therapy Group this spring shared their work in a special art exhibition at LSA. Building Bridges of Hope is a support group with the goal of empowering women, helping them increase self-esteem, build confidence, and find a way out of ... Read More