Arts and Wellness
“It is like hearing my own stories from others. They talk about how everything was so hard at the beginning, when they first came, and I feel ‘these people understand what I am going through.’”
ARTogether’s Arts and Wellness program harnesses the power of creative expression to promote mental health and overall well-being among refugees and immigrants. Serving first- and second-generation refugees and immigrants in the Bay Area, the program offers a range of therapeutic art experiences and workshops to build resilience and foster community connections.
We seek to unite people and communities through art, promoting fellowship, familiarity, and belonging through the following:
- Art Circle for Newcomers – A supportive community where adult participants can connect, receive mental wellness support, and create together while addressing challenges they face.
- Art Lab for Newcomer Students – A safe space for newcomer high school students to explore creativity, build social skills, and develop leadership through art and community-focused activities.
- Community Art Program – Art workshops through community organizations for all ages. By making art accessible to everyone, exploring trauma-informed creative activities, and bridging cultural gaps, this program fosters natural conversations and community building through art.
This program is made possible with the support of the Lesher Foundation.
