2023 YW Pride Activities

_{>1 min. read}

At YWCA Spokane, we looked for additional ways to celebrate the LGBTQIA2S+ communities in the week leading up to this year’s Pride Parade and Festival. From using chalk on our sidewalks, to rock painting and designing posters, we made space for both our staff and community members to create art and step away from the busyness of everyday life.

Amidst our hectic days and heavy workloads, it’s important to practice self-care and step away from the work space every now and then. As we get older, it seems we find fewer and fewer moments to play and create – and to do so in a way without adding pressure, unfair expectations, or feeling like you need to commodify the finished product. Taking a moment for arts and crafts was a great reminder to slow down.

Learn More About Art & Your Brain

The Artistic Brain: A Neuroaesthetics Approach to Health, Well-being, and Learning

Brain Research Shows the Arts Promote Mental Health