THE HEALING POWER OF ART
The story my heart has to tell
Thanks to the volunteers and professionals from Free Arts for Abused Children (www.freearts.org), Star View Adolescent Center
has championed a very special arts program for the residents of our Community Treatment Facility for the second consecutive season.
This year's 10-week sculpture program concluded with an Art Show —"Art Explosion"— at the Tracy Park Gallery in Santa Monica.
Clink on the link Artist's Gallery to see how our young artists expressed their stories through clay sculptures and prose — an example of which follows below:
 Amy, 16
What is the story your heart has to tell?
I am telling that music is my passion, and it's my way of expressing life ahead of the road. My piece of art is defining my love for music in general.
What have you learned about yourself while participation in this program?
I have learned that there are many other things you can focus on instead of getting yourself in trouble or danger. It has taught me that art can also be a coping skill.
More art made by our clients
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