Art Show Celebrates Creative Achievements of Children with Special Needs

April 1, 2014 - PRLog -- Bear Givers has partnered with Beacon Therapeutic to present Deep In My Art, a student art show and sale. The exhibit is a development of the EmpowerArt program created by Bear Givers, a New York-based organization that provides children in need with opportunities to feel the pride and joy of engaging in acts of kindness and generosity. The EmpowerArt program enables children with illnesses or special needs to express their creativity in art shows that benefit their schools, hospitals, and programs.

The children of Beacon Therapeutic have created stunning artwork which will be displayed and sold at an art show on April 3^rd in the lobby of Beverly Bank and Trust. 100% of the proceeds will help Beacon to continue their mission of empowering children and families as they help them to find their way to a better future by providing accredited educational, mental health, and social services.

Many of the young artists themselves will be in attendance to proudly witness their colorful and unique art pieces being admired and purchased. Food and refreshments will be served during the exhibit at the Beverly Bank & Trust. “Bear Givers is happy to join with Beacon Therapeutic to support an event that will allow these young artists to showcase their creativity and empower their spirits,” says Joseph Sprung, Chairman of Bear Givers.

WHAT: Deep in My Art

Art show and sale with 100% of the proceeds benefiting Beacon Therapeutic Diagnostic and Treatment Center. Admission is free

WHEN: Thursday, April 3^rd, 2014

6:00-8:00PM

WHERE: Beverly Bank & Trust (Lobby)

  10258 South Western Avenue

  Chicago, IL 60643

MEDIA CONTACT: Kristen DiChiaro; kristen@beargivers.org; 212.224.0140

About Beacon Therapeutic Diagnostic and Treatment Center

Beacon Therapeutic is a multi-site organization with three core programs: Elementary and Jr. /Sr. high therapeutic day schools; homeless outreach services; and outpatient mental health services. Through programs such as their Shelter Outreach Services Program to their Intensive Outpatient Programs, Beacon is relentless in assuring fulfillment of its mission: Empowering children and families by helping them find their way to a better future by providing accredited educational, mental health, and social services. Beacon seeks to accomplish this mission through the provision of innovative services to the most fragile children and their families in the metropolitan Chicago area. For more information, visit www.beacon-therapeutic.org

About Bear Givers

Bear Givers is dedicated to bringing joy to the lives of children in need. Through hospital visits and school programs, this innovative non-profit touches the lives of children and their families with a personal visit and the gift of a soft, cuddly teddy bear. Bear Givers also offers programs that enable special needs children to become givers and experience the thrill and pride of bringing happiness to others. Bear Givers programs include Empowerment, EmpowerArt, Hospital Visits, and Teddy Bear Clinics. For more information, visit www.beargivers.org