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Art League Houston has offered Outreach Programs since 1991. Art League Houston Outreach classes are presented free of charge and provide access to the creative process for individuals in the greater Houston area who often have little or no opportunity for creative outlets or artistic expression.

The psychological advantage of creative expression, to both healing and general well-being has been extensively documented. All three classes are designed to enhance and enrich the lives of people dealing with disease and disability on a daily basis. Many programs exist for children with disabilities in Houston, but there are no other programs for adults and young adults with severe and catastrophic disabilities living outside of assisted care or nursing home facilities. Persons with such disabilities struggle daily and often remain alone at home with little or no human contact with the outside world. This often leads to social and physical atrophy, while increasing total disability and premature death. The HIV+/ Cancer Related Illnesses Healing Art Group, Multiple Sclerosis /MS Healing Art Group, and the Physically Challenged Healing Art Group provide a meaningful alternative for individuals to learn and enjoy the fulfillment of creative expression.

Need more information? Call Sarah Schellenberg @ 713-523-9530 x103

Click here for a printable donation form to support the Outreach program.

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Salli Babbitt, one of the Healing Art Instructors, helping students from the Multiple Sclerosis & Physical Disabilities Healing Art groups with their art. Two of the Healing Art groups enjoying a holiday celebration and gift exchange.

HIV + Healing Art Group & Cancer Related Illnesses- This award-winning outreach program offers a variety of activities for the artist and non-artist alike. Art League Houston outreach program offers a relaxed atmosphere for anyone to explore their artistic side.For further information call the Art League Houston office at 713.523.9530
Fridays 9:00 am-3:00 pm
Ongoing sessions at
Art League Houston
1953 Montrose Blvd at Willard

Multiple Sclerosis Healing Art Group-Discover the healing power of art in this award winning outreach program. Students explore various techniques with paint on canvas or watercolor on paper, along with occasional special projects. At least once a year students are given the opportunity to attend a field trip to the museum and other galleries for free. This soothing class is open to all individuals diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis and Fibromyalga. Partial funding for this program is provided by the National MS Society, Lone Star Chapter and the Art Colony Association. For further information call the Art League Houston office at 713.523.9530
Wednesday 10am-12:30pm
Ongoing sessions at
Art League Houston
1953 Montrose Blvd at Willard

Physically Challenged Healing Art- This class offers one of the only creative outlets in Houston outside a clinical setting, for physically challenged individuals.  Students will work in all mediums equal with their capabilities. At least once a year students are given the opportunity to attend a field trip to the museum and other galleries for free. Partial funding for this program is provided by the National MS Society, Lone Star Chapter and the Art Colony Association. For further information call the Art League Houston office at 713.523.9530
Wednesday 1-4 pm
Ongoing sessions at
Art League Houston
1953 Montrose Blvd at Willard

A BIG THANKS to Niko Niko's and the National Council of Jewish Women for their generous monthly food donations to the Outreach program!

Rosa - is a polio survivor, currently residing in Houston, she is working hard to learn English and continues her art while working as an Avon representative.

Pete- gets along well despite his severe arthritis in both knees, he has undergone many surgeries on his legs. His dry sense of humor keeps the class laughing, while he paints landscapes.

Ramiro - was born in Columbia and contracted Polio at age eighteen. An international wheelchair racer, he has won the Houston Marathon several times. He paints in a variety of styles including abstracts using other student's left over paint.

Demitrio - was injured in a farming accident; he and his wife Rosa are learning English. Demitrio enjoys painting landscapes and animals.

Julie- suffered a traumatic brain injury in an auto accident at age seventeen. She is an active member of Lakewood church, and enjoys expressing her feelings through painting.

Susan- was an artist from a very early age. Susan is a fighter, and has survived stage II cancer, and a disability, physical pain, and chronic illness. She has completed several sculptures, mural projects, and now paints vibrant landscapes.

Lynn- is talented in drawing and painting, multiple sclerosis hardly slows her down. She enjoys travel, photography, drawing and creative writing.

James- enjoys painting and landscapes with an abstract twist. Also, she enjoys painting animals and sea creatures, giving them a bright and vibrant color which he believes adds to their uniqueness. He has been painting and attending outreach classes for over two years.

Shelia- retired from UPS after her diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis. New to painting she joined Art League Houston healing arts, she has worked hard and developed her own unique style.

Phil- lost a leg to a staph infection; he was also a coast guard reservist, and enjoys painting in class.

Cynthia- is a potter, painter and a crafter, and an award winning painter. Multiple Sclerosis is a challenge, but she manages her disease and continues to make art. She counsels new MS patients and promotes community awareness as a member of a nationwide MS advocates network.

Veronica- is a poet as well as a painter. A stroke survivor, her folk art style and primary color scheme makes her work exceptional.

Guruatma- suffers from a rare disease of the connective tissues. The condition causes pain and as led to profound hearing loss. Guruatma's sweet spirit shows in everything she does, she just completed a painting that will be a gift to her father on his 80th birthday.

Nancy- is active in her church and does volunteer work; an injury cost her the use of one arm. Her paintings are as colorful as her smile!

Mark- has been painting for ten years, his interests are art, cooking, walking and planting. His loved pet dog is named Sandy, before retiring, Mark worked as a medical secretary.

Isabel- is no stranger to painting; she painted murals in California and attended art school there. She is a care provider for a disabled young woman while she has advanced diabetic disease.

Carolyn- is a cancer survivor, and an accomplished painter in both watercolor and acrylic, while struggling with fibromyalga and diabetes.

Debbie- has truly blossomed as an artist. She has learned about color and technique and now paints at home. PTSD, diabetes, and fibromyalga do not keep her from an active life. She also enjoys drawing, creative writing, and loves her pets.

Hope- owned the Cortes Deli for 20 years; she now has permanent visual impairment, and enjoys painting birds.

Marvin- survived an Aortic Aneurysm, and as a Vietnam veteran struggles with PTSD. He is a very talented ceramic artist and painter.

Jo- continues to teach us about what it is like to live with autism. Jo's amazing talent allows her to paint and draw in a wide variety of styles.

Heather- leads a very active lifestyle in spite of a seizure disorder. She creates paintings that contain an inspirational message.

Rebecca- relies on her faith as she copes with Multiple Sclerosis; each of her paintings contain an inspirational message.

Don- worked for Southern Pacific Railroad before being diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis. His work has a whimsical folk art style. Don stays active with water exercise and painting.

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National MS Society- Lone Star Chapter www.nationalmssociety.org

VSA arts of Texas www.vsatx.org

AIDS Foundation Houston www.aidshelp.org

The Lighthouse of Houston www.houstonlighthouse.org

West Gray Adaptive Recreation Center www.houstontx.gov

Bering Omega Community Services www.beringomega.org

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Click here for a printable donation form to support Art League Houston Outreach program.

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