Spring 2007 - VERIA Wellness Channel

This episode of The Art of Living Gallery features Rebecca Williams, Executive Director of A.R.T.S.  for People , as she talks about the organization's programs and offerings.

The Art of Living Gallery explores the visually compelling and fascinating healing effects stimulated by the creative process of both art and music. Inspiring and remarkable accounts reveal the amazing effect that artistic expression has upon the physical, mental and emotional well-being of people coping with a wide range of health conditions.

The Art of Living Gallery is produced by AMS Production Group for the new health and wellness channel, VERIA.

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February 25 2003 - Brent Mellow

Program Funds Internships At Participating Dallas Organizations, Providing an Opportunity for College Students to Spend the Summer Learning the Value of Community Service.

DALLAS, Texas (February 25, 2002) -- ExxonMobil Foundation and the Volunteer Center of Dallas County announced today the 75 Dallas-area nonprofit organizations selected to participate in the 2002 ExxonMobil Community Summer Jobs Program.

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October 30 2001

A.R.T.S. for People received the first-ever “Excellence in Communications” Award from the Center for Nonprofit Management for its efforts to assure it is meeting its mission most effectively. As A.R.T.S. for People’s two-person office staff schedules more programs and works with new facilities and new therapists and artists, it’s critical to communicate well. Two years ago, A.R.T.S. averaged 237 program hours a month; last year, that grew to 273 hours and we anticipated at least as much growth this year without any additional office help. (So far this year, we are averaging 326.5 hours.) To supplement ongoing informal feedback and site visits, A.R.T.S. held a recognition event for activity directors, conducted a formal quantitative and qualitative survey, and followed up with qualitative interviews to focus on identified needs. We shared results with all involved, and are now implementing action steps.

October 17 2000 - Jacquielynn Floyd - The Dallas Morning News

The sound system was lousy at Jeanie Perkins’ gig Monday morning. The gymnasium-sized hall was much too big for the few dozen folks in the audience, one or two of whom kept looking anxiously toward the kitchen, their thoughts clearly straying toward lunch.

But a few minutes into the show, Jeanie had their attention, and before the end they were singing along. It was a live illustration of the irresistible appeal -- and the soothing medicine -- of music.

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