Hope Hospice Renews Works of Hope Art Drive
Help Hope Hospice bring joy to our patients through the gift of art! We invite individuals from our local communities to create or donate existing artwork that will be distributed to patients living in Tri-Valley care facilities. The 2022 art drive is open through August 19. Individuals should visit HopeHospice.com/art and complete the online interest form. Our team will reach out to you to communicate next steps.
The Works of Hope art drive was a project born during the height of the pandemic. Sidelined from face-to-face patient visits, our volunteers wanted to find creative ways to bless and cheer our patients from home. We solicited donations of art from community members that would be delivered to our patients.
We’ve made some adjustments to the Works of Hope program to help clarify what works best for the hospice setting:
Types of artwork
The program is open to all types of artwork with the following qualities in mind.
Sizes: Items of about 4×4 inches that can be displayed on a bedside table or other small space are ideal. Ready-to-hang wall art should be less than 14 inches on the longest edge.
Mediums: Paintings, drawings, photography, sculptures and other 3D objects. Please see notes online about connecting with our program facilitators in advance to discuss your work.
Subjects: Many of our elderly patients are living with at least some level of dementia and may have difficulty understanding abstract images. Landscapes and simple representations are best for the hospice patient. Our patients come from a variety of religious backgrounds or may not claim any religious affiliation; since we aren’t always sure of an individual’s spiritual connection, it’s best to avoid pieces with distinct religious themes.
I’m not artistic! How else can I help?
Not artsy? No problem. Here are some other ways you can help with this program.
Recruit friends, family, fellow artists, or members of the community to participate.
Volunteer to handwrite friendly letters to accompany the artworks.
Where do I donate?
To contribute artwork, complete the interest form at HopeHospice.com/art and submit a photo of your plan. A program team member will connect with you on next steps.
Questions?
Connect with our program facilitators at worksofhope@hopehospice.com or (925) 829-8770.
About Hope Hospice
Hope Hospice is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, proudly serving the Tri-Valley and neighboring East Bay cities since 1980. Learn more about our services and community programs at www.HopeHospice.com or contact us at (925) 829-8770.
