Arts
Why Art?
Art encourages self-expression, and it is particularly helpful to relieve stress in children who are undergoing chemotherapy treatment or blood transfusions. Making music, singing songs, performing dance, watching plays, writing poetry, and creating visual art, is an important part of the healing process.
Learn More
For questions about the Periwinkle Arts In Medicine Program, please contact Community Programs Director, Erin Locke, at elocke@periwinklefoundation.org or 713-807-0191.
Periwinkle Arts In Medicine Program
Opportunities for children and teens to participate in art activities in both the inpatient and outpatient clinical settings at Texas Children’s Cancer and Hematology Center.
Making A Mark®
An exhibition of art and creative writing by children touched by cancer and blood disorders at Texas Children’s Cancer and Hematology Center. Each year, more than 300 pieces of individual art and creative writing are exhibited.
Postcards from the Road
Write a Postcard from the Road to a Making A Mark® artist, and let them know how their art inspired you. Your message will be mailed directly to the young artist. Help us receive postcards from around the country and world!
The Splendid Review
An anthology of poems, short stories and autobiographies by young writers at Texas Children’s Cancer and Hematology Center.
Creativity Connected
An interactive publication of the Periwinkle Arts In Medicine program at Texas Children’s Cancer and Hematology Center.