The BetterTogether Creative Wellness Fund in memory of Joe and Will Lawrance will allow us to offer creative wellness programming to help individuals and the community engage in the healing power of creativity in a time when mental health resources too often are limited or not accessible. By providing opportunities for self-expression, emotional release and an appreciation for others’ lives, the creation and appreciation of art promotes mental health, creative thinking, idea generation, problem-solving, connections across traditional boundaries, and more.

At the Art Center, we see this every day. Our students share countless stories of finding purpose, connection and community in our studios. They say that art allows them to deal with complicated emotions and major life challenges such as grief and trauma. They say the safe spaces of our classrooms give them a means for expressing themselves as themselves.

For these reasons, the Indianapolis Art Center is dedicated to providing the space, opportunities, guidance and resources for the pursuit of creative wellness.

Image: Joe Lawrance, American Vision Winner