Arts For Life Blog

Welcome to our Newest Board Members!

January 30, 2023 | By Snee Howard

Charissa McCullersCharlotte, NC Charissa McCullers has more than 15 years of experience in IT.  She has worked in leadership roles at HPE and SimpliVity. She is currently the Sr. Director of Nutanix Worldwide Support in Durham, North Carolina, where she leads a diverse team of leaders and engineers.  Charissa loves volunteering with organizations that support […]

NOW HIRING! Program Coordinator, Winston-Salem

January 3, 2023 | By Snee Howard

Arts For Life is currently seeking a Program Coordinator who will be responsible for preparing and facilitating high-quality and engaging art lessons with patients and family members in a hospital setting at Brenner Children’s Hospital in Winston-Salem. About the Organization Arts For Life (AFL) is dedicated to supporting pediatric patients and families through arts education […]

Talkin’ Bout a Heartbeat Session

November 16, 2022 | By Snee Howard

When Sarah Hope organized an Arts For Life fundraiser and recruited colleagues to volunteer to help pack art kits in 2014, she was captivated by the energy and passion of the staff and board. Then, in 2015, she gave birth to Solomon who spent his first 106 days in the NICU. “We knew, given his […]

Grateful for the support of the Genesis Inspiration Foundation!

November 2, 2022 | By Snee Howard

Arts For Life is so grateful to the Genesis Inspiration Foundation for their support of Arts For Life and the young artists we serve! The Genesis Inspiration Foundation celebrates “the creative force in each child that will catapult their lives” and recognizes the importance of creativity and the arts for the well-being of children and […]

Arts For Life welcomes new Charlotte Program Director

August 2, 2022 | By Snee Howard

Olivia Chisholm Program Director Levine Children’s Hospital, Charlotte Olivia joins Arts For Life with 10 years of prior experience in healthcare. From Occupational Therapy, to working with spaces such as Microsoft, The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, The Apollo Theater, and more, Olivia bridges the two worlds of inclusion and accessibility with artistic expression and […]

Arts For Life’s State of the Arts

| By Snee Howard

A video update on all of the incredible things that are happening across all of our Arts For Life chapters. Enjoy this seven-minute video that will give you a glimpse into the state of the arts…

Hosting a Table at Rise & Shine Asheville

July 1, 2022 | By Snee Howard

All About Table Hosting Thank you for considering hosting a table at our Rise & Shine breakfast on Thursday, October 13th in Asheville. It’s a powerful, fun, and easy way for you to help bring the healing power of the arts to children and families in the hospital in our community. Our breakfast is a […]

An unFOREgettable day!

| By Snee Howard

Arts For Life’s 5th Annual golf tournament, Swing For The Kids, was an incredible success! In spite of the ever-present threat of storms, sunshine and smiles won the day. 112 golfers and friends came together for an exciting, fun-filled day on the green — complete with a putting contest, fabulous raffle prizes, friendly competition and […]

Rise & SHINE! in Charlotte

| By Snee Howard

Join us for Rise and Shine in Charlotte! Thursday, October 20th, 8:30 to 10:00 am Thursday, October 20th 8:30-10:00AM Carmel Country Club 4735 Carmel Road Charlotte, North Carolina 28226 8:30 am – Check in & Breakfast is Served 9:15 am – Program begins Rise & Shine is Arts For Life’s annual breakfast benefit gathering, featuring […]

Hosting a Table at Rise & Shine Charlotte

| By Snee Howard

All About Table Hosting Thank you for considering hosting a table at our Rise & Shine breakfast on Thursday, October 20th in Charlotte. It’s a powerful, fun, and easy way for you to help bring the healing power of the arts to children and families in the hospital in our community. Our breakfast is a […]