ISSUE NO. 14 | JUNE 26, 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!
Hyperbole
Hyperboles are so fun I could write them all day! Learn all about them as you write with David from
Writers in the Schools!
The story of Stellaluna comes alive through this performance by a violinist and flutist from DACAMERA !
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. 154
The Beach of Peace
Zaida, age 9
Now mobile friendly!





Click the postcard to write a Virtual Postcard from the Road to Zaida !
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 Patterns and Colors in Nature
Click the image below and join The Museum of Fine Arts Houston to explore patterns and color found in nature and make your own stamp!  
Sing to God
Written and recorded by Dulce and Gracia with Purple Songs Can Fly Founder, Anita Kruse, as part of the Remote Purple Songs program. Artwork by Dulce and Gracia. Mixed by Annalisa Cuano.
Jellyfish  
Supplies:

  • paper plate
  • paint or markers
  • yarn, string or curling ribbon
  • googly eyes
  • pencil
  • scissors
  • hole punch
  • black marker 
To Make:
  1. Draw a wavy line in the middle of the paper plate with a pencil. Using the scissors, cut along that line. 
  2. Paint or color the paper plate. Let dry.
  3. Use a hole punch to make holes along the wavy bottom line of the paper plate.
  4. Cut strands of yarn or ribbon about 36” long. Cut one strand for each hole. Fold strands in half and thread the folded end in the hole. Bring the loose ends through the hole and pull. This will keep the yarn from falling out of the hole. Continue this step until all the holes filled.
  5. Glue the googly eyes onto the paper plate and use a black marker to draw a mouth. For more fun you can even make big googly eyes from paper!!  
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.