Healing Arts Project, Inc. (HAPI) provides artistic opportunities for persons in mental health and addiction recovery to promote healing, community awareness and inclusion.
HAPI exists to fill a gap in recovery and rehabilitation services by providing free art classes taught by professional artists, art exhibition and publication opportunities, and outreach events. These opportunities help participants express and externalize their personal struggles as they create art to tell their story, promoting healing in themselves and understanding in the community.
HAPI serves approximately 500 individuals in mental health and addiction recovery each year. 90% say they feel greater self-confidence, comfort in social situations, ability to cope, and sense of self-worth as a result of being involved in HAPI's artistic programs.
Dear HAPI Friends and Sponsors,
It is with deep regret that we must inform you of the cancellation of Thursday night's Gala due to inclement weather conditions. Given the winter advisory that remains in effect through the weekend, HAPI has made the difficult decision to prioritize the safety of all attendees and will, therefore, not hold the in-person activities as planned.
While we are disappointed that the weather has forced this decision, we remain committed to providing an opportunity for our community to come together. To this end, we will be opening up the silent auction for online bidding beginning at noon today, February 19, 2025, and we are looking to set a new date within the month for an Award Ceremony to honor all of HAPI's friends and sponsors.
We understand that many of you were looking forward to the Gala, and we planned an evening filled with wonderful activities. However, our dedication to facilitating a safe environment where we can network, experience the healing power of the arts, and enjoy the presence of artists making significant strides in mental health and addiction recovery remains unwavering.
We sincerely appreciate your understanding and support in these unforeseen circumstances. Please stay tuned for further updates, and thank you for your continued commitment to HAPI.
Please click the link below to access the silent auction: https://HealingArtGala.givesmart.com