At CHAP, children are known for their creativity and ingenuity - not by their disease, diagnosis, or disability.
Children’s Healing Art Project (CHAP) brings the healing power of art to children and families facing medical challenges. Our innovative and inclusive healing arts programs are provided free of charge to children, teens and families affected by pediatric illness, disability, or special need.
Since 2006, CHAP has provided 95,000+ healing art experiences in local hospitals and across the Portland area!
Hospital Programs
CHAP hospital programs provide creative outlets for pediatric patients and families during hospital stays and visits. Each CHAP art interaction is customized to the needs, preferences, and abilities of each child, fostering connection and empowerment through choice, purpose, and self-expression.
CHAP Art Club
CHAP provides engaging art experiences for children with medical challenges outside the hospital, giving children ongoing opportunities to create together – without labels or limits! Art Club is an extension of CHAP in-hospital programs that take place in our Art Studio, virtually, and in the community with mission-based partners.
CHAP in a Box
CHAP in a Box brings the joy of creativity and healing directly to children's homes, ensuring every child can access the transformative power of art. A quarterly delivery of themed boxes are sent to each child and sibling, chock-full of quality art supplies ranging from painting to clay sculpture, and more!
Art Workshops
Our award-winning summer art workshops are open to the general public and the kids we serve, with all proceeds directly supporting our free arts programming for children facing medical challenges. From abstract painting to large-scale puppetry, we aim to push the boundaries of creativity!
