Did you know the "inability to smile" is a symptom of Parkinson's disease?

Smile Through Art®

Creativity

The creativity portion of our workshop has been developed taking into account several symptoms of Parkinson's Disease including loss of fine motor control, rigidity, and tremors. Each workshop focuses on a different symptom and how methods of art can help alleviate and counteract the symptom. We also have a large focus on Micrographia and have developed specific workshops to help patients improve their handwriting.Our workshops are supported by research that has been published in the Journal of Alzhiemer's Disease and Parkinsonism.

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SMILEs

Creativity

Did you know the "inability to Smile" is a symptom of various neurological conditions including Parkinson's Disease?

Our workshops are developed to spread smiles through creativity and movement. Our SMILE acronym-Seize Your Day, Make Positive Memories, Inspire Yourself and Others, and Promote a Healthy Environment. We encourage the involv

Did you know the "inability to Smile" is a symptom of various neurological conditions including Parkinson's Disease?

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Movement

Creativity

Movement

The movement portion of our workshop focuses on developing fine and gross motor skills while promoting a healthy environment. Through exercises and activities participants are challenged both physically and mentally promoting stimulation in both sides of their brain. Our workshops foster growth in a motivating environment that increases confidence and mood.

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Industry Leaders for Art and Parkinson's disease. Our Smile Through Art Workshops are Evidence Based

We are Resilient! Virtual Smile Through Art Workshops and Let's Combat Micrographia Workshops are on-going!

SMILE Kit

Get Yours Today!

Can't make it to one of our workshops? Do not worry! We now offer kits that will be shipped to your front door with all the supplies you need to create your masterpiece! Download the registration form below, fill it out and email it to us at smilethroughart@gmail.com

Download Smile Kit Registration Form

This must be filled out and emailed to us at smilethroughart@gmail.com

SMILE Kit-Information (pdf)

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See What Our Participants Are Saying

“This class has helped my tremors so much! Thank you!”

“Having my wife share the experience with me was great. Thank you for bringing our happiness back."

"Parkinson’s has limited me in many ways but The Art Cart has opened my world view."

“Having my wife share the experience with me was great. Thank you for bringing our happiness back."

"I experience new avenues of self-expression that take on the fight against Parkinson’s!"

"The workshops have given me a new light and shown me how to use my symptoms to create!"

"I experience new avenues of self-expression that take on the fight against Parkinson’s!"

"The workshops have given me a new light and shown me how to use my symptoms to create!"

"I have never felt so stimulated-both mentally and physically!"

"I experience new avenues of self-expression that take on the fight against Parkinson’s!"

"The workshops have given me a new light and shown me how to use my symptoms to create!"

Micrographia Virtual Workshop now available!

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WELCOME TO THE FIRST EVER PARKINSON'S WRITING COMPETITION!

CLOSING DATE EXTENDED!!

This competition is open to everyone living with Parkinson's disease or caregivers of those living with Parkinson's disease. It is also open to family members that have lost a loved one due to Parkinson's disease. You can reside anywhere in the world.

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Featured in Brain&Life Magazine

Brain&Life is a publication by The American Academy of Neurology. Read more about our programming by clicking the link below.

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We've Spread Smiles to the following and Can Travel to YOU I

Massachucetts

Where it all began! In 2013 we partnered with the American Parkinson Disease Association MA Chapter and since have brought our program to 13 cities in MA!

Rhode Island

Massachucetts

In 2015, we planned three workshops in Rhode Island. We will be returning to Rhode Island in 2018!

Oregon

Massachucetts

Oregon

We were selected to present a Renewal Room and present our preliminary research at The World Parkinsons Congress in 2016.

Iowa

Connecticut

Oregon

We were invited to attend and present our Smile Through Art Workshop at the APDA-Iowa Conference in 2017.

Kentucky

Connecticut

We were invited to attend and present at the Ponies for Parkinson's event sponsored by Parkinson's International.

Connecticut

In partnership with APDA-CT we brought our Smile Through Art Workshop to West Hartford, CT.

See What Other Neurological Disorders We Work With

Our Creativity and Movement Workshops have proven to be beneficial to those living with Parkinsons, Multiple Sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, Stroke victims, and Autism !!

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See how we are spreading Smiles to patients with our Hospital Exhibits and Community Projects

Community Engagement

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Let's Talk Art

We call ourselves The Art Cart as we travel to be accessible to YOU!

Locally and nationally, The Art Cart is an advocate for patients. We travel to every corner of the United States and internationally to help patients and families improve their lives through creativity and movement. Contact us to find out how we can come to your city, state, or country!

The Art Cart

(203) 565-9647