ARTful Wellness Series
ARTful Wellness is a community-centered program presented by ARTfactory, in partnership with UVA Health, designed to support mental, emotional, and physical well-being through creative expression and holistic practices. The program offers a wide range of free, accessible workshops that invite participants of all ages and backgrounds to explore wellness in engaging and meaningful ways.
At the heart of ARTful Wellness are art-based workshops—including painting, drawing, theatre, dance, and other creative disciplines—that encourage self-expression, stress relief, and connection with others. These creative experiences are complemented by more traditional wellness offerings, such as yoga and other mind–body practices, providing additional tools for relaxation, mindfulness, and overall mental health support.
By removing financial barriers and partnering with a trusted healthcare institution, ARTful Wellness fosters an inclusive environment where creativity and wellness intersect, empowering community members to care for their mental health, build resilience, and connect through the arts.
See our calendar of ARTful Wellness events below.
Studies have shown that the arts can activate pathways in the brain to reduce stress, lower anxiety, and improve mood.
ARTful Wellness Events Calendar
Events
Decorate and Reflect: A Guided Journaling Workshop
Featured2026 is the year to give back to yourself, and there's no better place to start than this installment of our ARTful Wellness series. Join us for a two-part journaling […]
Fragments of Memory: Painting Personal Moments
FeaturedARTfactory 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, United States2026 is the year to give back to yourself, and there's no better place to start than this installment in our ARTful Wellness series, brought to you by UVA […]
Paper Quilling for Calm
Featured2026 is the year to give back to yourself, and there's no better place to start than this entry in our ARTful Wellness series, brought to you in partnership with […]
Peaceful Origami
Featured2026 is the year to give back to yourself, and there's no better place to start than our ARTful Wellness series! Origami has had a long tradition of mastery over […]
Sculpting Your Inner World: A Free Wellness Class
FeaturedARTfactory 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, United States2026 is the year to give back to yourself, and there's no better place to start than our ARTful Wellness series! This workshop is an invitation to explore your emotions […]
Doodle Quilts
FeaturedARTfactory 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, United States2026 is the year to focus on yourself, and there is no better way than through some art therapy! Students will doodle and color on different papers, and the cut […]
