Welcome to Art Relief InternationalArt Relief International works to transform the lives of struggling social groups in Chiang Mai, Thailand by offering them the opportunity to express themselves through an artistic lens. Art changes lives. It is both a powerful means of expression and a recognized means of therapy – two things that are vital in the lives of ARI participants. ARI works to cultivate creativity, create an atmosphere of inclusion for groups that are often cast out and ignored, and encourage social change.
Our volunteer-based organization relies on dedicated and open-minded individuals looking to make a creative difference in the world. This unique opportunity to volunteer in Thailand rewards both volunteers and ARI program participants alike. |
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Photo Mosaics and goodbye to BEAM
Last Wednesday was the last session with BEAM for the time being (the current group of students having finished - congratulations, guys!!) so we had a particularly nice project to say goodbye with.
Mosaics can be difficult to emulate in the traditional style without ceramic tiles and so on - however, we finally found a use for the box of photo prints that have been sitting in the office for who knows how long... cut up small, the pieces made passable tiles. The students had great fun with the variety of colours and shapes (yes, we cut the pieces unevenly on purpose. For, um, aesthetic value. What?) and some beautiful pieces followed.
We hope very much that we will be able to continue to work with BEAM in the future - but for now, goodbye and all the best!!
