Art for Heart (Exhibition)
Dates
- Existence: 2004 February 23 - 2004 September 26
Summary
Abstract:
Exhibition. Opened in February 23, 2004 and closed September 26, 2004. Located in School Reception Area at the American Museum of Natural History. "Art for Heart" was an exhibition of artwork created by children who lost a family member in the terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center on February 26, 1993 and September 11, 2001.
Description
"Art for Heart" was an exhibition of artwork created by children who lost a family member in the terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center on February 26, 1993 and September 11, 2001. The children participated in art therapy sessions which helped them to confront their feelings of loss through artistic expression. Each child painted a one-foot-square canvas which were presented in eight framed displays. The exhibit was sponsored by the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation and was on view in the School Reception Area at the American Museum of Natural History from February 23 through September 26, 2004.
Individuals and institutions involved in the creation of the exhibition: Lower Manhattan Development Corporation.
REFERENCES
American Museum of Natural History Press Release, February 2004: Assignment Editors and TV/Photo Editors. Departmental Records, 101; American Museum of Natural History Library Archives.
American Museum of Natural History Press Release, August 2004: Attention: Listings Editors. Departmental Records, 101; American Museum of Natural History Library Archives.
Places
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New York (N.Y.)
- Note: AMNH, School Reception Area
