Where creativity is a path to healing
Where creativity is a path to healing
At Artistic Healings, we believe creativity is more than self-expression—it's a bridge to resilience, restoration, and growth. We bring the transformative power of art therapy right to where it's needed most: hospitals, treatment centers, and community settings.
At Artistic Healings, we believe creativity is more than self-expression—it's a bridge to resilience, restoration, and growth. We bring the transformative power of art therapy right to where it's needed most: hospitals, treatment centers, and community settings.
See art therapy in action
See art therapy in action
Our custom-designed videos are carefully crafted to guide participants through each creative experience. Paired with thoughtfully curated art kits, they support emotional healing, connection, and growth.
Our custom-designed videos are carefully crafted to guide participants through each creative experience. Paired with thoughtfully curated art kits, they support emotional healing, connection, and growth.
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How art therapy helps you heal
How art therapy helps
you heal
Art therapy creates pathways to resilience and growth by offering:
Art therapy creates pathways to resilience and growth by offering:
A sense of control when life feels uncertain
A safe space to explore complex emotions
Moments of joy, connection, and discovery
A path to rebuild identity, hope, and resilience
Our Programs
Our Programs
Clinical expertise meets creative storytelling
Founded by a registered art therapist and an award-winning filmmaker, Artistic Healings blends clinical expertise with creative exploration, unlocking art as a language of healing, connection, and discovery.
Healing, in their own words
“What surprised me most was how much more willing I was to speak about things by doing art. The art made heavy conversations flow easier.”
Nathalia Rita
“It was good to meet other vibrant women on the cancer safari/journey! I’m not alone, and we can create together without judgment or being good at art.”
Janice Munemitsu
“It helped me not only connect with people in the community but just connect with myself. Art is so therapeutic. It helped calm me and make me feel at peace.”
Brenna Smith
“I think it mainly helps me process my experience and find ways to integrate it back into myself. Reidentify myself!”
Sarah Dzida
“I always felt welcomed and ‘at home’. I truly wish I could attend every month and wholeheartedly believe the services you offer would change and even expedite the pace of my healing through creative expression.”
J.O.
“Attending your classes brought me such peace, community that I didn’t realize I needed, and also, it gave me courage to step into not only art but also the use of art for healing from cancer. I am forever grateful to Gail and ArtBoxCDM.”
Jana Marie
“I am taking away a better understanding of how art can help with healing, self-expression, and relaxation. It helped me become more open and creative.”
Jo Alt
“I was surprised by how calming and meaningful the art activities were and how comfortable everyone felt expressing themselves through art.”
Regular Participant
“Gail sets up things so I didn’t have to do the cognitive load of trying to be creative; I could just come here and play, and for me that has been very special and very important.”
Nancy
"Through art, I learned how to let go. I didn't have to control the outcome, just trust the process."
Recovery Program Participant
"I walked in carrying the weight of grief, and walked out with a brighter view of life."
Cancer Care Group Member
"Creating art together helped us come closer as a group. We built trust, shared laughter, and made connections without pressure or judgement."
Program Partner
Healing, in their own words
“What surprised me most was how much more willing I was to speak about things by doing art. The art made heavy conversations flow easier.”
Nathalia Rita
“It was good to meet other vibrant women on the cancer safari/journey! I’m not alone, and we can create together without judgment or being good at art.”
Janice Munemitsu
“It helped me not only connect with people in the community but just connect with myself. Art is so therapeutic. It helped calm me and make me feel at peace.”
Brenna Smith
“I think it mainly helps me process my experience and find ways to integrate it back into myself. Reidentify myself!”
Sarah Dzida
“I always felt welcomed and ‘at home’. I truly wish I could attend every month and wholeheartedly believe the services you offer would change and even expedite the pace of my healing through creative expression.”
J.O.
“Attending your classes brought me such peace, community that I didn’t realize I needed, and also, it gave me courage to step into not only art but also the use of art for healing from cancer. I am forever grateful to Gail and ArtBoxCDM.”
Jana Marie
“I am taking away a better understanding of how art can help with healing, self-expression, and relaxation. It helped me become more open and creative.”
Jo Alt
“I was surprised by how calming and meaningful the art activities were and how comfortable everyone felt expressing themselves through art.”
Regular Participant
“Gail sets up things so I didn’t have to do the cognitive load of trying to be creative; I could just come here and play, and for me that has been very special and very important.”
Nancy
"Through art, I learned how to let go. I didn't have to control the outcome, just trust the process."
Recovery Program Participant
"I walked in carrying the weight of grief, and walked out with a brighter view of life."
Cancer Care Group Member
"Creating art together helped us come closer as a group. We built trust, shared laughter, and made connections without pressure or judgement."
Program Partner
Healing, in their own words
“What surprised me most was how much more willing I was to speak about things by doing art. The art made heavy conversations flow easier.”
Nathalia Rita
“It was good to meet other vibrant women on the cancer safari/journey! I’m not alone, and we can create together without judgment or being good at art.”
Janice Munemitsu
“It helped me not only connect with people in the community but just connect with myself. Art is so therapeutic. It helped calm me and make me feel at peace.”
Brenna Smith
“I think it mainly helps me process my experience and find ways to integrate it back into myself. Reidentify myself!”
Sarah Dzida
“I always felt welcomed and ‘at home’. I truly wish I could attend every month and wholeheartedly believe the services you offer would change and even expedite the pace of my healing through creative expression.”
J.O.
“Attending your classes brought me such peace, community that I didn’t realize I needed, and also, it gave me courage to step into not only art but also the use of art for healing from cancer. I am forever grateful to Gail and ArtBoxCDM.”
Jana Marie
“I am taking away a better understanding of how art can help with healing, self-expression, and relaxation. It helped me become more open and creative.”
Jo Alt
“I was surprised by how calming and meaningful the art activities were and how comfortable everyone felt expressing themselves through art.”
Regular Participant
“Gail sets up things so I didn’t have to do the cognitive load of trying to be creative; I could just come here and play, and for me that has been very special and very important.”
Nancy
"Through art, I learned how to let go. I didn't have to control the outcome, just trust the process."
Recovery Program Participant
"I walked in carrying the weight of grief, and walked out with a brighter view of life."
Cancer Care Group Member
"Creating art together helped us come closer as a group. We built trust, shared laughter, and made connections without pressure or judgement."
Program Partner
Healing, in their own words
“What surprised me most was how much more willing I was to speak about things by doing art. The art made heavy conversations flow easier.”
Nathalia Rita
“It was good to meet other vibrant women on the cancer safari/journey! I’m not alone, and we can create together without judgment or being good at art.”
Janice Munemitsu
“It helped me not only connect with people in the community but just connect with myself. Art is so therapeutic. It helped calm me and make me feel at peace.”
Brenna Smith
“I think it mainly helps me process my experience and find ways to integrate it back into myself. Reidentify myself!”
Sarah Dzida
“I always felt welcomed and ‘at home’. I truly wish I could attend every month and wholeheartedly believe the services you offer would change and even expedite the pace of my healing through creative expression.”
J.O.
“Attending your classes brought me such peace, community that I didn’t realize I needed, and also, it gave me courage to step into not only art but also the use of art for healing from cancer. I am forever grateful to Gail and ArtBoxCDM.”
Jana Marie
“I am taking away a better understanding of how art can help with healing, self-expression, and relaxation. It helped me become more open and creative.”
Jo Alt
“I was surprised by how calming and meaningful the art activities were and how comfortable everyone felt expressing themselves through art.”
Regular Participant
“Gail sets up things so I didn’t have to do the cognitive load of trying to be creative; I could just come here and play, and for me that has been very special and very important.”
Nancy
"Through art, I learned how to let go. I didn't have to control the outcome, just trust the process."
Recovery Program Participant
"I walked in carrying the weight of grief, and walked out with a brighter view of life."
Cancer Care Group Member
"Creating art together helped us come closer as a group. We built trust, shared laughter, and made connections without pressure or judgement."
Program Partner
Healing, in their own words
“What surprised me most was how much more willing I was to speak about things by doing art. The art made heavy conversations flow easier.”
Nathalia Rita
“It was good to meet other vibrant women on the cancer safari/journey! I’m not alone, and we can create together without judgment or being good at art.”
Janice Munemitsu
“It helped me not only connect with people in the community but just connect with myself. Art is so therapeutic. It helped calm me and make me feel at peace.”
Brenna Smith
“I think it mainly helps me process my experience and find ways to integrate it back into myself. Reidentify myself!”
Sarah Dzida
“I always felt welcomed and ‘at home’. I truly wish I could attend every month and wholeheartedly believe the services you offer would change and even expedite the pace of my healing through creative expression.”
J.O.
“Attending your classes brought me such peace, community that I didn’t realize I needed, and also, it gave me courage to step into not only art but also the use of art for healing from cancer. I am forever grateful to Gail and ArtBoxCDM.”
Jana Marie
“I am taking away a better understanding of how art can help with healing, self-expression, and relaxation. It helped me become more open and creative.”
Jo Alt
“I was surprised by how calming and meaningful the art activities were and how comfortable everyone felt expressing themselves through art.”
Regular Participant
“Gail sets up things so I didn’t have to do the cognitive load of trying to be creative; I could just come here and play, and for me that has been very special and very important.”
Nancy
"Through art, I learned how to let go. I didn't have to control the outcome, just trust the process."
Recovery Program Participant
"I walked in carrying the weight of grief, and walked out with a brighter view of life."
Cancer Care Group Member
"Creating art together helped us come closer as a group. We built trust, shared laughter, and made connections without pressure or judgement."
Program Partner
We're stronger together
We're stronger together
Illness, trauma, loss, and recovery can feel isolating, but getting in touch with our creativity reminds us we are never truly alone. We believe that healing grows stronger when it is supported by a community.
Illness, trauma, loss, and recovery can feel isolating, but getting in touch with our creativity reminds us we are never truly alone. We believe that healing grows stronger when it is supported by a community.
Our customizable programs are designed to meet the unique needs of every community we serve. We proudly partner with:
Hospitals and outpatient programs
Mental health and addiction treatment centers
Cancer support organizations
Community wellness programs
Artists and nonprofits
Seeing the Unseen: Framing the Creative Journey
Seeing the Unseen: Framing the Creative Journey
In her new book, co-founder Gail Wirtz Costello combines personal stories with professional insights to demonstrate how art enables people of all ages to process trauma, rediscover joy, and reframe their self-perception. Grounded in her five-step framework, Gail demonstrates how creative expression bridges the conscious and unconscious mind, supporting emotional balance, self-awareness, and personal growth.
In her new book, co-founder Gail Wirtz Costello combines personal stories with professional insights to demonstrate how art enables people of all ages to process trauma, rediscover joy, and reframe their self-perception. Grounded in her five-step framework, Gail demonstrates how creative expression bridges the conscious and unconscious mind, supporting emotional balance, self-awareness, and personal growth.
“A must-read for therapists, educators, artists, and clinicians, Seeing the Unseen is a guide to healing through the creative journey.”
*All proceeds directly support healing through art.
*All proceeds directly support healing through art.
“A must-read for therapists, educators, artists, and clinicians, Seeing the Unseen is a guide to healing through the creative journey.”
Let's create paths to healing
together.
Let's create paths to healing
together.
Let's create paths to healing together.
