Our recent event, the “Art That Transforms” exhibition and live art auction merged the worlds of community involvement and awareness of mental health. Our event brought the Orange County community together with an eclectic display of artwork from renowned artists. Guests were able to enjoy art masterpieces and be part of a spirited auction within which they could participate in bidding for rare pieces at affordable prices. Our event was funded in part by the City of Costa Mesa’s Arts Grant program and California Arts Council.

The ‘Deep Sea Painting’ Workshop was an interactive event where participants explored the wonders of marine life through art. This workshop combined artistic creativity with environmental awareness. The ‘Deep Sea Painting’ Workshop was an interactive event where participants explored the wonders of marine life through art. This workshop combined artistic creativity with environmental awareness.

The theme for this year’s show was “Drawing Strength, Love, and Life,” inviting students to express what peace means to them through their artwork. Students submitted their artwork by April 26th, 2024. All materials were accepted, with the only limitation being that the artwork could not exceed 20″x20″ inches in size. Three finalists from each

In the spirit of altruism and heartfelt gestures, we recently hosted an inspiring Instagram Live event hosted by Maryam Sedadi, known among her followers as @kimyacollection or the ‘Card Queen’.

On November 11, local Santa Ana nonprofit organization, The Art Spread, hosted ‘Artful Giving’, a day to honor Veterans, come together to enjoy all things art, and enjoy French cuisine at local restaurant, Roquette Cafe.

On May 20, 2023, local Santa Ana nonprofit organization, The Art Spread, hosted ‘Healing Through Art’, an art fair that promoted mental health awareness through creative exercises. The Art Spread’s mission is to lead artists with adversity to success and build a supportive environment for everyone struggling with mental, physical, and societal challenges. At ‘Healing Through Art,’ the fair welcomed everyone to experience accessible art, complimentary food and drink, and creative, holistic approaches to issues facing the community.

To celebrate International Women’s Day, we hosted an IG Live Studio Session to recognize the achievements of women and raise awareness about issues relating to gender inequality.

The one and only Card Queen, Maryam Sedadi takes us inside the studio live on IG to help us craft one-of-a-kind and personalized cards just in time for Valentine’s Day-a time to celebrate romance, love, and all of the smitten googly-eyed-themed sentiments.

Multi-colored, flickering lights line the streets and homes during the holiday season; mimicking shimmering clusters of stars draping over the night. Christmas bulbs strung together set the mood for the time of year that we have all come to know as Christmas.

On November 12, we hosted ‘IMPACT’ Exhibition at Gong Art Gallery in Newport Beach, CA. ‘IMPACT’ is a curated visual conversation influenced by art from adversity. Featuring 10 international artists, ‘IMPACT’ brings the community together to experience the power and purpose of art. The exhibition, like all of our events, was free to the public, hosted art auctions, and offered complimentary refreshments.

To read about an artist is to gain a deeper appreciation of their work, it allows us to absorb and understand the mystery behind their creativity. During our IG Live Studio Session, we get a glimpse into the mind of NYC Artist and Muralist, JD who started using art as an outlet to unleash the intensity of his imagination, a cathartic release to transform the intrusive ruminations of thought into a tangible aesthetic medium thereby making the invisible visible, a therapeutic approach in creating a welcoming reflection of his inner mind.

On July 23, 2022, we hosted our ‘National Minority Mental Health Awareness’ Virtual Event, where we talked about artists and mental health in minority communities, all while painting. We had an incredible time with you and wanted to continue the meaningful conversation through this blog. Read, comment, share and let us know what you thought!

Our Art & Mental Health Awareness Exhibition was such a special event, thanks to our donors, the City of Santa Ana, our supporters, artists, board and committee members, Chapter One, and everyone who helped make this Exhibition perfect! The ‘Art & Mental Health Awareness’ Exhibition was meant to bring the community together, highlight the importance

We had the best time celebrating our one year anniversary with you! Read about our celebrations and hear what our guest speakers had to say.

At our Love & Loneliness Awareness Event, we painted Valentine’s Day Cards and talked all things art!

We want to thank our guest speakers and attendees for joining our Human Rights Awareness Event

Our Gratitude Awareness Event gave us in depth stories on how gratitude influences our artists’ work and what it means when they sell their pieces.

On Saturday, August 21st, 2021, we hosted the Paralympics Awareness Event. We discovered the history of the Paralympics as we painted and discuss the meaning behind the “Spirit in Motion” logo. You can still download our template and paint using your team’s favorite colors! We started by giving the incredible history behind the Paralymipcs. In

We want to thank our attendees and special guests for joining the Mental Health Awareness – Art in the Park event. We talked about art therapy and how it is expressive and self-coping. We shared our experiences with mental struggles. Even historical and contemporary art icons experienced mental illnesses, anxiety and depression. Art is an incredibly powerful way to share how you feel without using a single word.

We had a fantastic Earth Day Awareness Event! Here’s a recap of what happened, including pictures of our attendees and our art pieces.

On March 27, 2021, The Art Spread held its Launch Event. We had an amazing attendance! It meant so much to Rawan and I that our attendees took time out of their Saturday to learn about The Art Spread’s mission and purpose.  For those with suggestions, we sincerely encourage you to leave comments in the