Our Mission
Create & Escape Arts Foundation supports and promotes arts, culture & community in Peabody Ma and our surrounding communities by supporting experiences that will educate, challenge and engage the community.
Our social mission is to create equal access & inclusive art & culture opportunities for EVERYONE.
We use art, culture and ideas to spark dialogue, build bridges, educate, foster belonging among our diverse community from enhanced creative experiences. Art, culture and creative opportunities is an essential part of self-care that helps reducing depression and anxiety and increasing life satisfaction
The Create & Escape Art Foundation believes that art & culture is essential, that it has the power to transform individuals and communities and in doing so helps define our community. We value creativity, diversity, accessibility, inclusivity and artistic vision of a community that provides equal access of art & culture opportunities for individuals & families.
The concept was born during the pandemic, when we saw those who could afford it were able to explore their creative side to help them relax, unwind, reduce stress and manage anxiety through art & culture activities.However, not everyone could afford these self-care art & culture opportunities when priorities were putting food on the table and paying housing needs. We believe that creative experiences are vital to EVERYONE'S mental health, to promote self-care, personal growth, and enrichment.
There is a positive connection between art and mental health
Artistic activities such as painting, creative writing or drawing are known to lower stress levels and promote mental calmness. Creating art takes your mind off your everyday life and provides a relaxing distraction. As we have been reminded during the pandemic, mental health challenges in the healthcare setting extend well beyond those who are ill. Families of the patients as well as medical staff are under enormous stress, emotional strain, and isolation.Our programs help patients to caregivers to staff to help them deal with the stress and anxiety of their healing process, their care taking responsibilities and their working environment.
