Art with a Heart participants were introduced to the work of Charles White, an artist who grew up in poverty and whose first canvases were window shades. Art with a Heart students designed their own shades depicting their dreams, hopes and aspirations. The artist of this shade, who also wrote the poem used on the piece, clearly dreams of graduation for her and her two daughters.


Art with a Heart, Inc. brings the joy and benefit of visual art to those who need it most.

We provide interactive, hands-on art activities to disadvantaged families and children, and to people with developmental and physical challenges.

We offer our unique, custom programs at a variety of sites throughout the Baltimore area, including:

  • group housing facilities and shelters
  • senior citizen centers
  • assisted living facilities
  • community centers
  • public schools

Art with a Heart programs include an exciting combination of interactive activities and various art mediums. Some projects recognize important cultural and/or historical events, while others introduce participants to the world¹s most famous artists. They see how these accomplished creators used their medium to express emotions. Participants are then encouraged to create their own works using varied techniques and mediums.

Art with a Heart instructors provide the materials, the insight and the encouragement for participants to create their own masterpieces. Often, music and writing are incorporated into the art program.

Qualified, older program participants are often selected to assist Art with a Heart instructors so that they, too, can become positive role models, and experience the joy and satisfaction of giving to others.