"Art is the stored honey of the human soul, gathered on wings of misery and travail."
----Theodore Dreiser, American Author



Art provides opportunities for youth to create something that helps them express how they feel. In fact, we believe that the creative process has immeasurable therapeutic value and engage all of our students in the arts. Whether it takes the form of painting, sculpture, singing or acting, the arts are alive at Uta Halee Girls Village and Cooper Village.

Arts in the Villages is part of our program in many ways: Our schools teach art classes, we involve art in our Rec Therapy sessions and we are fortunate to have community artists bring their special talents to our youth. Guest artists help the youth create on many different levels, and some of this work has even been on display publicly.

There is a tremendous amount of research that validates the benefits of art in our lives. This becomes even more important when art helps us understand what is going on with youth who may not have the capacity to share the feelings they are experiencing.

To enter a photo tour featuring examples of student artwork and images from other Arts in the Villages events, please click below:

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