AH:LE was launched in July 2012 with a pilot project focused on individuals in caregiver roles. This marked the beginning of a long-term exploration of the human experience, honoring diversity and aiming to inform, educate, and challenge rigid norms through conversation, art creation, and problem-solving—initially through art-making workshops, and later through community art exhibits and discussions.
The pilot project explored how humans function as caregivers while also examining their self-care practices. Participants engaged in eight weeks of art therapy-based workshops led by Beth Ann Short and then had the option to participate in a group art exhibit. Participants' caregiving experiences varied, including parents caring for children (some with special needs), adults caring for aging parents, and adults caring for adult children. Through the process, participants reported increased ability to utilize community resources, engage creativity in self-care, and enhance their problem-solving skills. They also reported gaining new insights into past, present, and future life choices.
The pilot project explored how humans function as caregivers while also examining their self-care practices. Participants engaged in eight weeks of art therapy-based workshops led by Beth Ann Short and then had the option to participate in a group art exhibit. Participants' caregiving experiences varied, including parents caring for children (some with special needs), adults caring for aging parents, and adults caring for adult children. Through the process, participants reported increased ability to utilize community resources, engage creativity in self-care, and enhance their problem-solving skills. They also reported gaining new insights into past, present, and future life choices.
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