The Arts Council for Monterey County's mission is to champion the arts to enrich our community—through education, healing programs and support for local creatives, nonprofits and cultural organizations.
Arts4Healing is a community-based program that uses the arts to promote healing, reduce isolation, and improve emotional well-being among vulnerable populations, including at-risk youth, seniors, veterans, individuals experiencing homelessness, survivors of human trafficking, and people with disabilities. Through hands-on visual arts, music, movement, and creative expression activities led by trained teaching artists, participants develop coping skills, build social connections, and experience the therapeutic benefits of creativity. MCGives support will help expand access to these life-changing programs throughout Monterey County, ensuring that individuals facing significant challenges have opportunities to heal, connect, and thrive through the arts.
I really enjoy the art classes from CHISPA, my residence, and the Arts Council for Monterey County. They keep me engaged, and I like going through the learning process in each class. I’m always learning something new, and it makes the experience really enjoyable for me.
- Yolanda, Adult Participant at CHISPA Arts4Healing Program, Marina
