CHAP History
Since 2006, CHAP has brought the healing power of art to tens of thousands of children and families facing medical challenges. Help us celebrate! Check out our history, milestones, and memorable moments over the years.
2006
Children’s Healing Art Project is founded by Frank Etxaniz and Charlie Swindells; established as a 501(c)3
2007
Launch of Holiday Bizarres, Open Studios, and Art Clubs in the Pearl
Start of programs at OHSU: starting in 10-South, developing further into the Pediatric Neurosurgery floor and the Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Oncology floor through the Knight’s Cancer Institute
2008
Start of of Art Factories and Workshops
Launch of programs at Shriners Children’s Hospital
Partnership begins with United Cerebral Palsy
2009
Partnership begins with Jr Diabetes Research Foundation and Washington School for the Blind
2010
Partnership begins with Camp Erin and Candlelighters for Children with Cancer
2011
First CHAPlandia
Introduced Inclusive Summer Art Workshops
2012
Partnership begins with Down Syndrome Network Oregon (DSNO)
2015
–CHAP Art Studio moves to Sellwood
2016
Launch of CHAP in a Box program
2017
Partnership begins with Survivor’s Tribe
2018
–Partnership begins with KMS Brain Injury Rehab
2019
–Expand in-hospital programs to Eugene and Salem for the first time, thanks to a grant from MillsDavis Foundation
–Begin art programs at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center’s Pediatric Specialty Care waiting room
–Partnership begins with Northwest Kidney Kids