Art in Hospitals:
Art Kaleidoscopes

Smiles Through Art participated in an arts in healthcare program with the General Hospital of Mexico located in Mexico City. It is the largest hospital in Latin America, a public institution.

Smiles Through Art created the art program
“Art Kaleidoscopes” for children with cancer. Children from ages 2 to 14 years old participated, creating a kaleidoscope made by cardboard, fabric, mirrors and beads that produce reflections. The goal was to provide the children an opportunity to see colorful and geometric patterns that brings hope and happiness.

Arts in healthcare programs like STA are an extremely necessary part of the healing process. They belong in hospitals, as they improve the overall health of patients and instill positive emotions in them.

Programs in Arts in healthcare are necessary for improving the well-being and creating positive minds. 

It brings joy and healing to children, adolescents and adults with different health conditions.