ISSUE NO. 23 | AUGUST 28, 2020
creativity connected is a weekly interactive publication from the Periwinkle Arts In Medicine Program at Texas Children’s Cancer and Hematology Centers. We believe access to the arts is essential to our everyday well-being, especially in the most challenging of times. creativity connected is designed to provide digital access to enjoyable and educational art activities that give children affected by cancer and blood disorders the opportunity for self-expression, empowerment and healing through the arts. 
 
We send thanks to our Art Partners for joining us in this endeavor!
We want to hear from you!
Click around to explore your creativity through music, theater, storytelling,
arts & crafts and more!
The 2020 Making A Mark® Exhibit will open virtually next Tuesday, September 1st in recognition of Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders Awareness!
Check out the latest edition of The Splendid Review , an anthology of poems, short stories and autobiographies
written by the talented young writers at Texas Children's Cancer and Hematology Centers in collaboration with
Writers in the Schools!
Music is a fantastic way to let go and experience different cultures. Join Dan Egger-Belandria, a teaching artist with Young Audiences of Houston, all the way from Medellín Colombia, and learn how to make and play maracas.
ROCO (River Oaks Chamber Orchestra) In Concert: Checkmate
Click the picture above to access fun "Checkmate"
activity sheets from ROCO Rooters!
Each week, we will post a selection of artwork from Making A Mark®,
an exhibition of art and creative writing by children touched by
cancer and blood disorders at Texas Children's Cancer and Hematology Centers.
Use this number to write your Postcard below! → Artwork No. 489
Colorful
Jocelyn, Age
Now mobile friendly!





Click the postcard to write a Virtual Postcard from the Road to Jocelyn!
Rock Cactus
Supplies:

  • Rocks
  • Mini terracotta pots
  • Paper
  • Green and white paint
  • Paintbrush
  • Googly eyes
  • Glue
  • Small rocks or sand 
To Make:
  1. Make sure your rocks are clean! Paint rocks with green paint. Let dry and repeat if necessary.  
  2. Using the white paint, paint random small lines all over the rock or white long lines with X’s. Decorate your rocks to look like cactus thorns. Glue google eyes on rocks.
  3. Cut a small circle from the paper to fit in bottom of the terracotta pot to cover the hole. Fill the pot with small rocks or sand.
  4. Place your cactus rock on top. No need to water!!  
The mission of Periwinkle Arts In Medicine Program at Texas Children's Cancer and Hematology Centers is to provide enjoyable and educational art activities that give children, young adults, families and caregivers affected by pediatric cancer and blood disorders the opportunity for self-expression, empowerment and healing through the arts.