TED ART is a light-hearted and fun aspect of the TED Community Organization.
There are two separate but related ways to get involved:
- Participate in the twice annual 8-week Prevent Blindness TED Art Therapy program.
- Join the TED Community Organization TED ART* monthly get-togethers.
*Our ART is featured on most pages of this website. The above TED ART logo is from TED artist, Jacque!
Making peace with TED can be a challenge! Yet, being at war with TED is a no win situation. This TED ART project shows the struggle and victory of coming to terms with thyroid eye disease.
This program is available at no cost to participants through a grant
from Amgen and Viridian Therapeutics.
PREVENT BLINDNESS OFFERS TED ART THERAPY
For People with Thyroid Eye Disease and their Care Partners
- Partake in eight weekly 2-hour virtual sessions to create art using a variety of artistic media.
- Explore art therapy as a way to cope with feelings of isolation, anxiety and depression.
- Discover an opportunity to build community and connections with other people who are affected by TED and express thoughts and feelings through art.
- Interact with registered art therapists who will tailor the program topics, themes and materials for people affected by TED.
TED ART for EVERYONE
Join us the 3rd Saturday of each month, on Zoom, for TED ART. Originally intended for those who have participated in the Prevent Blindness TED Art Therapy class (graduates!), the monthly TED ART get-togethers are now open to anyone who has been affected by thyroid eye disease.
TED ART is a free service provided by the TED Community Organization. No art experience required. Must furnish own art supplies.
The once a month TED ART get-togethers provide many benefits for the artist in each of us.
- Inspiration and Creativity: When artists come together, they can inspire each other and share creative ideas. By sharing different techniques and styles, artists can encourage each other to experiment with new approaches and expand their creative horizons.
- New Insights: Peer art get-togethers provide a supportive environment where artists can give and receive feedback on their work. This feedback can help artists gain new perspectives on their art and their journey with TED.
- Community Building: TED can be a lonely experience, and peer art get-togethers can provide a sense of community and belonging for artists. Sharing experiences and challenges with like-minded individuals can foster a sense of camaraderie and support.
For more information about TED ART please contact: art@tedcommunity.org
Color Revealed! ~ created by Jacque
“Two Faces” – An impactful journey into resilience and transformation.
TED ARTist: Jacque
This artwork represents the journey of overcoming the darkness of trauma, much like a flower pushing through the soil. Surrounded by butterflies, symbols of transformation and freedom, and the resilience required to rise above my challenges. The subtle connection between the sun, flower and butterflies showcases the grace and beauty that can emerge from struggle. Even in times of adversity, we can flourish and find light!
Light Under the Door
“Navigating TED alone was a 10 yearlong endeavor. A troubling, painful and chaotic journey. Felt like being in a long dark hallway, feeling my way along the wall, seeking a light under the door. I found that place of hope, healing, friendship, and acceptance in the TED Community Organization!” ~ Christine
Making Peace with Thyroid Eye Disease by Nancy Patterson
Nancy is showing memos she has written through the years to thyroid eye disease (TED). At first, doing battle. And now, making peace. As she points out, it has been a long and difficult journey.
ROCK PAINTING TO HONOR GRAVES’ DISEASE AWARENESS MONTH
TED ART Meet Up. July 20th 2024.
To honor Graves’ Disease Awareness Month, today’s TED ART meet up used rocks and paints to illustrate our hope for those who are dealing with Graves’ (and TED). This piece was beautifully created by Jacque, the director of TED ART.
This rock painting is by Nancy Patterson, the founder of the Graves’ Disease & Thyroid Foundation, 35 years strong! Nancy is a regular at TED ART!
Christine used three rocks to best express how we can grow friendship, community, and understanding as we walk together toward a brighter tomorrow for all who are affected by Graves’ and TED.
This rough rock painting by Bette shows resilience in the face of adversity – rising strong and beautiful – as related to Graves’ Disease Awareness Month.
This beautiful butterfly painted on a rough rock symbolizes the challenges and victories related to Graves’ Disease. Created by Leslie!!
“You are an inspiration!” is about overcoming Graves’ disease. Created by Jacque.