Peace Begins with a Smile…
Ceramic Doves

Smiles Through Art created an arts in healthcare program that consisted in three different Art categories with 3 different organizations:

3. CRIA
Rehabilitation Center.
Centro de Rehabilitación Integral contra las Adicciones. DIF 
Huixquilucan, Mexico.

Adolescents and adults with different conditions, regarding  diverse addictions painted colorful Ceramic Doves  with the general theme of “Peace”.
Diverse Symbolisms of peace were used for the inspiration like flowers, hearts and peace symbols. 

The Project was inspired with the meaning of peace :
Being at peace with oneself, with those around us or in our world. 

Arts in healthcare programs like STA are extremely necessary to encourage, strengthen and support  
self esteem and improve mental health. 
Some of the people that attend this rehab center face situations like drugs or alcoholic addictions. 
Smiles Through Art partnered with Jewish Women Volunteers and created the art program.