Are You Looking for an Arts Community on the Eastside?

NEXT UP: Art as Medicine

Join us in Bellevue at the Yuan Ru Art Center from 2-5pm on Sunday, April 26, 2026!

Location: 12737 Bel-Red Rd Suite 100, Bellevue, WA 98005

This Creative Summit will include a social hour, show and tell, and a timely, galvanizing panel discussion around the theme of “Art as Medicine.”

How do we come to understand ideas about health, and from where do we seek tools for healing?

Why are the arts such a crucial resource for well being?

In our panel discussion, we are thrilled to be featuring some of our region’s inspiring leaders:

JAMES MILES A.K.A. FRESH PROFESSOR - Chief Strategy Officer, Path With Art

TINA V. HAYS - Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Art Therapist, Fresco Mental Health

DR. JOYCE PAUL SIAMAK - Socially Conscious ARtists Foundation (SCARF)

You can sign up below - seating is limited, so please sign up in advance if you want to be guaranteed a seat!

To register for this free event - scroll down!

If you want to “show” in the show and tell: please bring one work of art to display or perform* for the group, and if you like, you can ask for feedback. The artwork should somehow connect to the theme of “Art as Medicine.”
Please plan to show only one work of visual art or only one 4-minute performance.

*All performances must be under 4 minutes including setup and takedown time. When you register, you must describe your show and tell performance if you are planning one - these may need to be limited based on available time, so register early to guarantee a spot! We aim to have a PA available with two microphones, although you should be prepared to perform unamplified to a welcoming and respectful audience.