ISSUE NO. 16 | JULY 10, 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!
Create an imaginary world using photography with Natalie from Houston Center for Photography.
Listen to Tom's Fun Band, a teaching artist with Young Audiences of Houston sing some of his favorite Animal Songs . Which song is your favorite?
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. 494
Mama, Brother, Sister
Betty, age 5
Big sister, Betty, was able to come to the clinic today with
her Mama and little brother who has leukemia. She loves
to be involved and wants to be a nurse someday.
Now mobile friendly!





Click the postcard to write a Virtual Postcard from the Road to Betty !
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!
Go Dinosaur
by Noah
Written and recorded by Noah and Purple Songs Can Fly as a part of our remote songwriting program at bedside.
Dinosaur sounds by Noah. Additional vocals by Christian Spear and video by Annalisa Cuano.
Paper Plate Frisbee
Supplies:

  • 2 paper plate

  • colorful markers or crayons

  • scissors

  • clear shipping tape

To Make:

1.    Place both plates together and cut a circle out of the middle. Separate the plates and turn both plates upside down. Decorate the plates as you wish using your colorful markers.  
2.   Place both plates together so that the decorated sides are facing out. 
3.   Use the clear tape to tape the plates together. Make sure there are no holes between the plates and all seams are taped together. If you want to protect your design from getting dirty, cover the entire plate with clear tape. Be sure to leave the hole open in the middle of your Frisbee!
4.   Now it’s time to toss your Frisbee in the air and see how far it goes!  
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.