Unsheltered Art

Unsheltered Art is an art therapy group for Artists of all backgrounds who represent all aspects of the community of Santa Monica.  We first gathered in May 2021 as an outlet for some of our neighbors who were experiencing homelessness, but as we gathered week after week we began to notice just how therapeutic the art time was for seniors living next door, members of our church family, and other community members who volunteered with us. We have been blown away by the talent & creativity that has been transferred from our artists hearts onto the canvases that they have painted on. We have found that with the proper outlet, opportunity, and practice, their skills have shown through in beautiful ways. There is a quote by Maya Angelou which states “You can't use up creativity, the more you use the more you have.”  We have certainly found that to be true!

Unsheltered Art is not just about giving the artists a place for artistic expression, but we want to let the artists see their true potential. Every 3 months we will give the artists an opportunity to showcase their talents to the local community by means of an art show.  All proceeds from the artwork will be used to provide the artists with practical items from their personal wishlists, which will assist them in reaching some of their goals.

Our next art showcase is currently TBD. But if you would like to support our Art Therapy program in other ways, please visit the Amazon Wishlist below, which has supplies that we need to continue the program and some practical items to support our artists.