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OUR Arts is a non-profit organization opening pathways of connection & healing for survivors through creative exploration.

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10/30/2026

👻 Creative discoveries for spooooooooooky season

The connection between art and healing continues to grow through research. Swipe through to explore a few science-backed facts about creativity + mental health.

These ghost candle holders were created during an OUR Arts workshop with OUR partner, .jar.project.

Which fact surprised you the most?

10/30/2026

On November 18th, graduates at will share their stories through multiple forms of self-expression, including art, poetry, and photography. Their photographs will be displayed alongside artwork created during OUR Arts workshops with OUR dedicated volunteer artists.

This special evening will celebrate the strength, courage, and beauty of each participant, offering the community an opportunity to experience the powerful connections made through artistic expression.

More than an art exhibit, this event is a reflection of resilience, healing, and the ways creativity can help people reconnect with themselves and others. Every piece represents a unique journey and serves as a reminder that art has the power to communicate what words alone often cannot.

We hope you'll join us in honoring these remarkable graduates and celebrating the transformative impact of creative expression.

10/28/2026

POV: You're scrolling through OUR camera roll📱✨

Recently at One Safe Place South:
🌼 Pressed flowers
🌿 Creative exploration
💙 Moments of connection

There's something special about slowing down and creating with your hands. As each pressed flower found its place, every frame became a reflection of the person creating it. 💙 We love getting to share moments like these with our community.

10/27/2026

Our workshops invite participants to step away from the demands of everyday life and spend time exploring creativity without expectation. As a participant shared in this video, that simple opportunity to create offered "a refreshing break from the emotional norm."

Creative expression doesn't have to be perfect to be meaningful. Sometimes it's enough to simply enjoy the moment.

💙 Learn more about our mission and how you can support creative healing through the link in our bio.

Participant art Solutions for Change
Participant quote - anonymous

10/25/2026

Somewhere along the way, many of us decided we weren’t “creative enough.” Maybe it was because we compared ourselves to someone else’s talent or believed creativity belonged to people with special skills.

International Artist Day is a chance to see things differently. Every perspective has something worth expressing. Whether you paint, write, capture a photograph, work with clay, or create in a way that’s entirely your own, your creativity has value.

Today, we celebrate the artists who inspire us and everyone discovering what creativity can mean in their own life.

Happy International Artist Day🖌️

10/23/2026

Every child deserves the opportunity to grow up surrounded by the love and support of a family.

Recently OUR founder, Marcia, attended the Both Ends Believing(BEB) annual gala and board meeting, where she has proudly served as a board member for the past 10 years.

Through their Children First Software, BEB has helped reunite more than 20,000 children with family members, while supporting 10 countries in creating digital records that help children in orphanages find a pathway to permanent families.

We are grateful to see leaders in our community dedicating their time to creating lasting change in different ways. Congratulations to BEB on the lives you've impacted and the hope you continue to bring to children and families around the world. 💙

10/22/2026

What if creativity is more than a hobby?

Research continues to deepen our understanding of the relationship between the arts and health. The World Health Organization has reviewed thousands of studies exploring how creative engagement relates to mental health, emotional well-being, social connection, and quality of life.

At OUR Arts Foundation, this research reflects why we believe creative exploration matters. While every healing journey is unique, access to creative experiences can provide meaningful opportunities for expression, connection, and personal growth.

We hope this research encourages you to see creativity not just as something we make, but as something that can support our well-being.

10/20/2026

A glimpse inside one of our creative workshops🎨💙

Each workshop offers participants a welcoming space to explore creativity at their own pace. Through color, texture, and self-expression, art becomes a way to reflect and create something uniquely their own.

This workshop was led by OUR volunteer artist .

10/17/2026

Yesterday we shared what was on our table and today we're sharing what was in the room. 💙

The Annual Luncheon brought together organizations working toward the same goal: creating stronger communities through collaboration.

It was an honor to see our founder, Marcia Johnson, recognized alongside fellow nonprofit leaders, and to spend the day connecting with so many people who care about making a difference.

Thank you to everyone who made the day so meaningful. We're grateful to be part of this community.

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10/16/2026

A little peek at our table from today's Annual Luncheon ✨

We spent the day sharing how creative expression supports healing after trauma, introducing our Creative Healing Carts, and connecting with people who care about building stronger, more compassionate communities.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to say hello. We appreciate every conversation and every opportunity to share our mission.

💙 Want to learn more about volunteering, partnering, or supporting our work? Visit the link in our bio.

Address

143 S Cedros Ave Ste T
Solana Beach, CA
92075

Website

http://ourartsfoundation.org/, https://www.youtube.com/@ourartsfoundation, https://sdvoyager.com/interview/life-work-wit

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