Organizations Filed Purposes:
ARTWORKS PROVIDES CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS SUFFERING FROM CHRONIC AND LIFE-THREATENING ILLNESSES, AND THEIR SIBLINGS, ACCESS TO CREATIVE AND PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAMS THAT ENCOURAGE THE USE OF THE CREATIVE PROCESS AS A VEHICLE FOR HEALING, COMMUNICATION, SELF-EXPRESSION, AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT. ARTWORKS SEEKS TO EMPOWER, VALIDATE AND HONOR THESE CHILDREN BY OFFERING THEM THE HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE AND MATERIALS WITH WHICH TO CREATE, AS WELL AS THE OPPORTUNITY TO PUBLICLY SHARE THEIR ARTISTIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS.
EXPRESS YOURSELF: A CREATIVE AND PERFORMING ART EXHIBITION THAT PROVIDES CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS SUFFERING FROM CHRONIC AND LIFE-THREATENING ILLNESSES, AND THEIR SIBLINGS, WITH THE OPEN AND LOVING FORUM TO EXPRESS THEMSELVES THROUGH THE ARTS. IN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT, FILLED WITH FAMILIES, FRIENDS, HEALTHCARE SPECIALISTS AND ARTWORKS SUPPORTERS, THESE CHILDREN SING, DANCE, RECITE POETRY, PLAY INSTRUMENTS AND STAND PROUDLY BY THEIR WORKS OF ART. THE PROCESS OF PREPARING FOR THE "EXPRESS YOURSELF" EVENT PROVIDES THESE CHILDREN WITH A MUCH NEEDED CREATIVE OUTLET AND GIVES THEM SOMETHING TO LOOK FORWARD TO AND WORK TOWARDS, TAKING THE FOCUS AWAY FROM THE PAIN AND SORROW OF ILLNESS.
INTENSIVE CREATIVE ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE (INTENSIVE CAIR): PROVIDES QUALITY CREATIVE ARTS WORKSHOPS IN THE HOSPITAL SETTING FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS SUFFERING FROM CHRONIC AND LIFE-THREATENING ILLNESSES AND THEIR SIBLINGS. WORKSHOP LEADERS ARE PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS THAT ARE TRAINED TO WORK WITH THE PEDIATRIC POPULATION IN THE HOSPITAL SETTING. "INTENSIVE CAIR" IS DESIGNED TO TEACH PATIENTS NEW SKILLS, HELP THEM EXPLORE NEW MATERIALS, KEEP THEM ACTIVE AND ENGAGED AND GIVE THEM OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPRESS AND COMMUNICATE THEIR THOUGHTS AND EXPERIENCES IN A CREATIVE AND POSITIVE WAY. RESULTS HAVE PROVEN THAT COLLABORATIVE CREATIVE ACTIVITIES SERVE TO REDUCE STRESS AND ANXIETY, DECREASE ATTENTION TO PAIN AND NORMALIZE THE HOSPITAL EXPERIENCE FOR THE YOUNG PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES.
SURPRISE!SUPPLIES: "SURPRISE!SUPPLIES" ARE DELIVERED TO CHILDREN IN BRIGHT AND COLORFUL, CUSTOM DESIGNED MOBILE ART CARTS. THESE SUPPLIES KEEP PATIENTS AND THEIR SIBLINGS BUSY CREATING ART, WHILE ANITICPATING A LONG DAY IN TREATMENT OR ACCOMPANYING A SIBLING TO A MEDICAL PROCEDURE.
Executives Listed on Filing
Total Salary includes financial earnings, benefits, and all related organization earnings listed on tax filing
| Name | Title | Hours Per Week | Total Salary |
|---|
| Laura Langley | PRES/EXEC DIRECTOR | 40 | $78,500 |
| Ofer Yair | TRUSTEE | 2 | $0 |
| Duane Loft | TRUSTEE | 2 | $0 |
| Phillip Michael | TRUSTEE | 2 | $0 |
| Brianna Elefant | TRUSTEE | 2 | $0 |
| Peter Bremberg | TRUSTEE | 2 | $0 |
| Adam Hirsch | TRUSTEE/TREASURER | 2 | $0 |
| David Kaufthal | TRUSTEE/BOARD CHAIR | 2 | $0 |
| Daniela Mendelsohn | TRUSTEE | 2 | $0 |
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