Billy Miller ART For Life About Us . Made with Xara “All Kids Can Create” Pablo Picasso said it best,           “All children are artists....”. As children, we explore and touch everything. We are creative and uninhibited, and the art experience is considered joyful. Then something changes as we develop. During the developmental process, we become self-conscious and competitive, and we forget how to have fun when making art. Art For All Right now our young organization is focusing our efforts on youth who have disabilities, a label which we do not like. Instead we believe that art is really about “ABILITY” and relative only to the individual. Everyone has art ability, and art can be enjoyed by all, no matter who you are or your disability or ability. Eventually we will open our doors to anyone who wants to share in the joy of the art experience. Please Save The Arts! We live in an era where our leaders and politicians are charged with the monumental task of restoring our economy. Sacrifices must be made for the sake of our children’s future. But in doing so we should never take away the experience of the arts, no matter what!  Research supports this. The arts are essential for the overall development of children. What would our future look like without the arts? Welcome to Studio 309 at the Art Bank The Art Bank group of artists and Art Mundo, the original Art Bank artists,  have graciously opened up their hearts and their building to our program. I  cannot think of a better place to share the art experience. Surrounded by Fort Pierce artists and their artworks, we are truly inspired as we create art and  share conversation. Our Saturday mornings are best described as a  celebration of life through artistic expression. Abigail, the “art dog” Billy loved Abigail and so does our art group. She is a wonderfully talented and loving CCI Facility Dog. Abigail hangs out with us every Saturday morning. Billy was a very troubled child with special needs who loved art, especially the art of Vincent Van Gogh.  Art helped Billy calm his inner turmoil.  His interaction with the ‘art dog’ helped soothe his confusion and frustration.  Billy Miller ART For Life will help others like Billy uncover their artist within, and it will help them to find peace and meaning in life through artistic expression.  Goal Our goal is to create an after school and summer arts program for children with special needs, like Billy, and ultimately a Center for the Arts that will serve the entire community, young and old.