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Home to a variety of workshops, we offer opportunities to experience the healing benefits that may come from creative expression.

Through various programs, the Art and Spirituality Center offers community members opportunities to experience the healing benefits that may come from creative expression.

04/03/2026

Join us on Saturday, April 11th & 25th, from 10 AM-1 PM for our Sidewalk Chalk Art two-part series at the Art and Spirituality Center. This program invites participants to step outside and explore the vibrant world of chalk art. During the first session, participants will learn basic techniques for working with chalk, such as: drawing, blending, and layering while experimenting with color and composition on outdoor surfaces. During the second session, participants will focus on creating unique small works that build their skill and confidence on foundational chalking techniques. Join us as we experience the fun and relaxation of creating chalk art in the open air. Facilitated by Bee Rivera.

To register for an upcoming workshop, please email us @ mhb-artforhealing@commonspirit.org, or call our Art Registration line @ 661-632-5747.

We kindly ask that you register for our workshops no more than one month in advance and only register for workshops you are sure to attend. We look forward to your participation!

04/01/2026

Happy April!

For many, this month represents spring, renewal and growth. It's the month when nature blooms, signifying a fresh start and bringing warmer weather. For several of our staff and volunteers, it's also a time for celebration. Cheers to each one of you celebrating your birthday or anniversary this month. We are so grateful for their specialized, dedicated, and ongoing support. From the bottom of our hearts, we are beyond thankful for all the meaningful ways you help our programs thrive. Thank you for your compassion in promoting healing through the arts with your passion, innovation, and humankindness. From our Art for Healing program to the Bakersfield Threshold Singers, Art Cart, and Acoustic Remedies, healing is happening in the lives of countless people in our hospitals and our community. Thank you for all the ways you bring hope, healing, and wholeness through your gifts and talents. May your special days reflect the renewal and growth this beautiful month brings!

03/25/2026

Happy Music & Meditation day!
Our March video is now available for you to listen to and enjoy! We hope you will use this video to bring a sense of peace to your busy mind. Meditation is a tool to help people become more present by connecting the mind and body while enhancing self-awareness and reducing stress. Throughout each video in this series, listeners are guided through meditation with live ambient music and relaxing sounds. We encourage you to find a quiet, comfortable setting where you can watch, listen, relax, and join in as we redirect our thoughts and calm our minds.

How has Music & Meditation impacted you? We welcome you to share your stories of healing and wholeness with us via email at mhb-artforhealing@commonspirit.org.

We hope this video brings you peace and healing.
👇Watch and listen now on YouTube👇
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyGyqP-2h70

You may access all Music & Meditation videos via YouTube @ https://www.youtube.com/. We invite you to subscribe, like, and comment with your thoughts and experiences.

03/16/2026

Join us this Wednesday, March 18th, from 1-3 PM for our Mandala Magic workshop at the Art and Spirituality Center. A mandala is known as a sacred circle with a central point. This image, which is evident throughout the universe, has been used in many religious traditions for meditation and spiritual reflection. The founder of analytical psychology, Carl Jung saw mandalas as a symbolic representation of the self and as a path to wholeness and integration. During this workshop, participants will create their own mandalas as a personal representation of various aspects of the self, using different art modalities. Facilitated by Rose Lester.

Register today by emailing us @ mhb-artforhealing@commonspirit.org, or calling our Art Registration line @ 661-632-5747.

We kindly ask that you register for our workshops no more than one month in advance and only register for workshops you are sure to attend. We look forward to your participation!

MandalaMagic

03/06/2026

What does the word "beginning" mean to you? What about "close" or "despair"?

Introducing our newest program: Let's Have a Word Together

Available every first and third Thursday from 1:30-3 PM at the Art and Spirituality Center

Come and discover the depth of meaning in everyday words used as prompts for discussion and writing that can enrich and illuminate seemingly ordinary experiences into healing and nurturing opportunities. Each workshop will focus on one word and how it manifests itself internally in our everyday life, and how it adds or detracts from our emotional, physical, and spiritual wellness. Join us as we find new and enriching meaning in our everyday words. Facilitated by Donnel Lester

To register for an upcoming workshop, please email us @ mhb-artforhealing@commonspirit.org, or call our Art Registration line @ 661-632-5747.

We kindly ask that you register for our workshops no more than one month in advance and only register for workshops you are sure to attend. We look forward to your participation!

03/02/2026

Happy March!
This month represents a significant transition from winter to spring, symbolizing rebirth, renewal, and growth.

For several of our staff and volunteers, it's also a time for celebration. Cheers to each of you celebrating your birthdays and anniversaries this month. We are so grateful for their specialized, dedicated, and ongoing support. From the bottom of our hearts, we are beyond thankful for all the meaningful ways you help our programs thrive. Thank you for your compassion in promoting healing through the arts with your passion, innovation, and humankindness. From our Art for Healing program to the Bakersfield Threshold Singers, Art Cart, and Acoustic Remedies, healing is happening in the lives of countless people in our hospitals and our community. Thank you for all the ways you bring hope, healing, and wholeness through your gifts and talents. May your special days echo this transitional season, filling you with rejuvenation and renewal!

02/23/2026

Happy Music & Meditation Monday!
Our February video is now available for you to listen to and enjoy! We hope you will use this video to bring a sense of peace to your busy mind. Meditation is a tool to help people become more present by connecting the mind and body while enhancing self-awareness and reducing stress. Throughout each video in this series, listeners are guided through meditation with live ambient music and relaxing sounds. We encourage you to find a quiet, comfortable setting where you can watch, listen, relax, and join in as we redirect our thoughts and calm our minds.

How has Music & Meditation impacted you? We welcome you to share your stories of healing and wholeness with us via email at mhb-artforhealing@commonspirit.org.

We hope this video brings you peace and healing.
👇Watch and listen now on YouTube👇
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3_QaT7SWXI

You may access all Music & Meditation videos via YouTube @ https://www.youtube.com/. We invite you to subscribe, like, and comment with your thoughts and experiences.

02/02/2026

Happy February!

Marked by Valentine's Day, this month is often associated with love, affection and friendship in modern culture. It's also our shortest month and bridges winter and spring, symbolizing a time of transition and introspection.

For a few of our special volunteers, it's a time for celebration. With celebration in mind, we'd like to honor those celebrating their birthdays and anniversaries this month. We are so grateful for their specialized, dedicated, and ongoing support. From the bottom of our hearts, we are beyond thankful for all the meaningful ways you help our programs thrive. Thank you for your compassion in promoting healing through the arts with your passion, innovation, and humankindness. From our Art for Healing program to the Bakersfield Threshold Singers, Art Cart, and Acoustic Remedies, healing is happening in the lives of countless people in our hospitals and our community. Thank you for all the ways you bring hope, healing, and wholeness through your gifts and talents. May your special days be filled with joy of the holiday season!

01/31/2026

Introducing our newest program: Let's Have a Word Together

Available every first and third Thursday from 1:30-3 PM at the Art and Spirituality Center

Come and discover the depth of meaning in everyday words used as prompts for discussion and writing that can enrich and illuminate seemingly ordinary experiences into healing and nurturing opportunities. Each workshop will focus on one word and how it manifests itself internally in our everyday life, and how it adds or detracts from our emotional, physical, and spiritual wellness. Join us as we find new and enriching meaning in our everyday words. Facilitated by Donnel Lester

To register for an upcoming workshop, please email us @ mhb-artforhealing@commonspirit.org, or call our Art Registration line @ 661-632-5747.

We kindly ask that you register for our workshops no more than one month in advance and only register for workshops you are sure to attend. We look forward to your participation!

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01/31/2026

Neurographic Art is coming up on February 4th @ 1 PM at the Art and Spirituality Center.

Neurographic art is a fun, relaxing, meditative art practice that involves drawing freeform lines known as neurolines. The technique was created in 2014 by Russian psychologist, Pavel Piskarev. Neurographic art is said to connect the conscious and unconscious mind through neurons. Come and explore this new and simple modality. Each session will be self-contained and unique. No drawing or art skill is needed, making it a perfect class for everyone, even if you don’t see yourself as creative or artistic. Facilitated by Rose Lester.

To register for an upcoming workshop, email us @ mhb-artforhealing@commonspirit.org, or call our Art Registration line @ 661-632-5747. We kindly ask that you register for our workshops no more than one month in advance and only register for workshops you are sure to attend. We look forward to your participation!

01/29/2026

Happy Music & Meditation day!
Our January video is now available for you to listen to and enjoy! We hope you will use this video to bring a sense of peace to your busy mind. Meditation is a tool to help people become more present by connecting the mind and body while enhancing self-awareness and reducing stress. Throughout each video in this series, listeners are guided through meditation with live ambient music and relaxing sounds. We encourage you to find a quiet, comfortable setting where you can watch, listen, relax, and join in as we redirect our thoughts and calm our minds.

How has Music & Meditation impacted you? We welcome you to share your stories of healing and wholeness with us via email at mhb-artforhealing@commonspirit.org.

We hope this video brings you peace and healing.
👇Watch and listen now on YouTube👇
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PII7BCone3o

You may access all Music & Meditation videos via YouTube @ https://www.youtube.com/. We invite you to subscribe, like, and comment with your thoughts and experiences.

12/23/2025

Happy Music & Meditation Monday!
Our December video is now available for you to listen to and enjoy! We hope you will use this video to bring a sense of peace to your busy mind.  Meditation is a tool to help people become more present by connecting the mind and body while enhancing self-awareness and reducing stress.  Throughout each video in this series, listeners are guided through meditation with live ambient music and relaxing sounds. We encourage you to find a quiet, comfortable setting where you can watch, listen, relax, and join in as we redirect our thoughts and calm our minds.

How has Music & Meditation impacted you? We welcome you to share your stories of healing and wholeness with us via email at mhb-artforhealing@commonspirit.org.

We hope this video brings you peace and healing.
👇Watch and listen now on YouTube👇
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dn9O80gwm5g

You may access all Music & Meditation videos via YouTube @ https://www.youtube.com/. We invite you to subscribe, like, and comment with your thoughts and experiences.

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2215 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield, CA
93301

Telephone

+16616325357

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http://dignityhealth.org/bakersfield/ArtForHealing

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