FOR LOVE & ART

For Love & Art has been using the artwork of fine museums around the world to bring Beauty and cause Joy for seniors and people in hospice since 2010.

We believe that viewing artwork unleashes creative, powerful, and unique experiences for people and that sharing these experiences elevates the quality of life and enriches the soul.

We see a world in which fine art has undergone a great renaissance, used not for educational or aesthetic means, but for therapeutic love.

We see a world in which volunteers enthusiastically visit the sick and infirm, eager to bring beauty and cause joy while liberating people from loneliness, worry, and boredom - the ugliness of everyday life.

We see a world in which museums are housed not in ivory towers, but at the grassroots in every neighborhood senior community.

We see a world in which celebrating art is celebrating life itself.

For Love & Art is a 501(c)3 enterprise whose mission is to bring the Art Experience to those with limited mobility. Termed "therapeutic art," our service stimulates art appreciation while empowering caregivers to love people in creative and transformative ways.

 Our "Art Angels" work their magic by showcasing artwork from our two dozen partner museums to residents of a senior community on their big screen HDTV.

 As they view the art, Art Angels engage people to share their thoughts and feelings.  This sharing of experience creates intimate bonds among participants.  

Loneliness, fear, and boredom are transformed into Beauty, Joy, and Magic of Life.   Art Angels liberate people from the ugliness of everyday life.

To Celebrate Art Is To Celebrate Life!

"Today, we are visiting The Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia, PA.  Has anyone ever been there?"

"This is one of Vincent's only friends in the world, Roulan, the Postman.  Do you like him?  Why do you like him?  How does Roulan make you feel?"

"Celebrating the Art Experience" presentations usually last an hour.  We spend a few minutes before each session greeting all the participants and at the end of each session asking for their feedback.  We use art to "love on" people!

Art Angels are trained in art appreciation and engagement techniques and may "adopt" a particular community of their choosing.  Art Angels may be offered up to a $50 expense reimbursement for each successful presentation they lead.