ISSUE NO. 15 | JULY 3, 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!
Sit back and listen to the story of The Ant and The Spider told by Jean Donatto , a teaching artist with Young Audiences of Houston.
Listen to Jawad, a teaching artist with Young Audiences of Houston play the banjo and perform " Git Back Giddy Up!" from the show "Jojo Gitcho Banjo".
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. 170
USA
Arian, age 10
Celebrate the 4th of July
Now mobile friendly!





Click the postcard to write a Virtual Postcard from the Road to Arian !
Create your own piece of art and submit it to Making A Mark!

Follow the link below and have a grown up complete the Call For Art form. Once you have completed the form and your artwork, mail it to The Periwinkle Foundation!
Explore African Beadwork
Click the image below and join The Museum of Fine Arts Houston in exploring African Beadwork and learn how to make your own beads!  
American Flag Door Hanger  
Supplies:

  • 11 Popsicle sticks
  • Paint - red, white and blue
  • Paint brush
  • Toothpick
  • Glue
  • Scissors
  • Ribbon or string

To Make:
  1. Paint 2 sticks red and 2 sticks white. Paint 2 sticks 1/3 blue on the left side and 2/3 red on the right side. Paint 1 stick 1/3 blue (left side) and 2/3 white   (right side). Let dry. Repeat if you think the sticks need another coat of paint. 
  2. Lay 2 of the unpainted sticks horizontal (left to right) on top of each other leaving 1 inch between. Using scissors cut the other 2 unpainted sticks to measure 2 1/2 inches. Glue those sticks vertical (up and down) to both ends of the horizontal sticks. This will make a base to glue the flag on. Let glue dry on your base before moving to next step.
  3. Put a line of glue on the vertical sticks. Starting from the bottom, place a red stick on top of your base. Next, place a white stick next to the red stick. Repeat again with a red stick and then with a white stick. The next stick will be the blue and red, then the blue and white then again the blue and red. Make sure the blue side is to the left. All sticks should now be secured to the base. 
  4. Use the toothpick to dip into the white paint to make little dots for the stars on the blue area of your flag. 
  5. Last step, cut a piece of string and tie it to the back of you base to make a hanger. Find a door knob to hang it on! Happy 4th of July!  
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.