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Outreach Programs

Art Angels

Art Angels

Art Angels utilizes hands-on art experiences for hospitalized children and individuals receiving treatment for AIDS and cancer. Providing a therapeutic arts experience for patients, Art Angels bolsters spirits and self-esteem, while helping individuals express themselves. This program promotes holistic healing, the idea that it is not just the body that needs treatment during illness, but the mind and spirit as well. Our goal is to help patients take their mind off their illness and get into the creative process.

Art Angels


Art Angels is free and offers a range of activities:

  • Bookmaking
  • Jewelry making
  • Cozy pillow creation
  • Drawing and painting
  • Sculpting
  • We are happy to cater to clients interests.

Art Angels is currently available at Oncology Care Associates, Lakeland Regional Hospital Department of Human Services, and Community Aids Resource & Educational Services (CARES). Patients, clients, families and friends are invited to request an Art Angels Artist-on-Call by calling Krasl or contacting your case-worker.




YMCA's L.O.F.T. (Learning Opportunities for Teens)

The L.O.F.T. is an afterschool program located in Benton Harbor. Krasl Art Center partners with the YMCA to help students achieve increased self esteem, improved communicatons skills, a greater sense of accomplishment and a better attitude toward school through hands-on art activities. Students interested in participating can contact the YMCA at 269-428-9622.




Turning Point

Turning Point

Turning Point is a court-ordered program overseen by the Salvation Army Corps Community Center in Benton Harbor. Children, ages 8-14, who are first-time offenders of petty crimes, and children who are referred by teachers or parents are required to complete this 8-week course. A Krasl Art Center art educator develops and teaches an arts program for Turning Point.



Support for Krasl Art Center's educational programming is provided in part by Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs, Frederick S. Upton Foundation, Tiscornia Foundation, Berrien Community Foundation, Arcus Foundation, United Way of Southwestern Michigan, and Oncology Care Associates.