The Power of Art Therapy
The Jonathan Jaques Children’s Cancer Institute is known for our comprehensive psychosocial programs that enhance patient care. One of those programs is the Art Therapy Program, which offers a dedicated art therapist who provides art sessions to patients with cancer and blood disorders while in the hospital. Art is a powerful tool that can identify and manage stressors, empower young patients in the fight against cancer or serious blood disorders, and offer a complimentary treatment method to relieve symptoms and gain insights into thoughts, feelings and behaviors about their disease/illness.
Virtual Art Showcase
Each year, we collect the incredible artwork that our patients create and display it in an art gallery for families, friends, care teams and the community to view. Over the last year, galleries and art centers, museums, and art schools closed their doors to curb the spread of COVID-19. So, like others around the world, we are moving from a physical gallery to a digital gallery. We are proud to present the beautiful art created by our patients. You can enjoy each drawing and painting by swiping through the art collection below.
Samantha, 10 | “Beautiful Sky”
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia | Tempera paint on canvas
Samantha, 10 | “Carley”
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia | Tempera paint and sequins
Armando, 11 | “Shisui Uchiha”
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia | Graphite and colored pencils on paper
Eva, 18 | “Love and Hope”
Hodgkin Lymphoma | Watercolor, graphite and markers on canvas
Frankie, 11
Hemophilia | Wood, tempera paint
Javier and his mother, 14 | “Rainbow Fish”
B-Cell Lymphoma | glitter, acrylic paint on canvas
Javier and his mother, 14 | “A Calm Dog Fishing”
B-Cell Lymphoma | Tempera paint on canvas
Zaya, 4 | “Blue Ocean”
Sickle Cell Disease | Tempera paint on paper
Javier and his mother, 14 | “It is Only a Process”
B-Cell Lymphoma | Graphite and tempera paint on canvas
Elizabeth, 9 | “Pretty Forest”
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia | Markers on canvas
James, 13 | “The Lego”
Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia | Legos
Sebastian, 14 | “Diego’s Abstract Art”
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia | Sand and glue on canvas
Kaylie, 17 | “Laguna Beach”
Acute Myeloid Leukemia | Oil on canvas
Iris, 13 | “Fish”
Acute Myeloid Leukemia | Paper, cups, googly eyes, and string
Iris, 13 | “Paint I”
Acute Myeloid Leukemia | Pouring paint on canvas
Iris, 13 | “Paint II”
Acute Myeloid Leukemia | Pouring paint on canvas
Crisoforo, 16 | “Officer Judy Hopps”
Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia | Graphite on paper
Melanie and her father, 4 | “Flying to the Moon”
Astrocytoma | Markers and tempera paint on canvas
Melanie and her father, 4 | “Sunset”
Astrocytoma | Tempera paint on canvas
Melanie and her father, 4 | “Hate is a Virus”
Astrocytoma | Tempera paint on canvas
Eldy, 20 | “Hope is our nature”
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia| Alcohol markers on paper