The School of Art staff from Geneva, IL traveled downtown to host an Art Night at the Ronald McDonald House near Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago on Tuesday, February 20, 2018.
Patients and their family members participated in drawing, painting and creating art based around the first initial of their name or that of a loved one. The volunteer instructors from the School of Art, Jennifer and Hannah, directed the budding artists to trace the letter onto a white piece of paper. The letter then became the background from which the artists were free to create colorful scenes of self-expression.
The smiles all around the tables were clear evidence of the fun that all the participants and volunteers were having in creating their pieces. We are very grateful to the School of Art in Geneva for donating the materials as well as their time and instruction to the patients and their families. School of Art instructors utilize a teaching style that encourages creative thought and develops critical thinking. This guidance has immediate results for attendees and it is an enjoyable experience for them. Please visit SchoolofArtgeneva.com to learn more about School of Art in Geneva and the services they provide to all ages.
Alyssa’s love for art carries on in the efforts of AAFH and in the joy experienced by all who attended.
