The Process Art approach encourages children to focus on the creative journey rather than the final product. Children use a wide range of materials and techniques to let their creative juices flow freely. This helps children find their voice and explore their emotions in a safe, healthy, and fun way.
Recently, Edward Street and four partner preschools created a Process Art program for children who have experienced trauma and often struggle to express their feelings. During the program, preschoolers created many marvelous pieces of art — and they had a lot to say about the amazing works that they produced!
Edward Street’s 2025 children’s art show, ‘Tell Me About It’ - Trauma-Informed Art Activities for Young Children, is no longer showing, but you can view the virtual exhibit below.
Virtual Exhibit
This project was generously funded by a grant from the Worcester Arts Council, a local agency, which is funded by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
We are thankful to our sponsors Ballard Trucking and Creedon and Co.
We are also grateful to our Community Partners:
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Jumpstart Worcester Corps Members: Dylana Davis, Nehemie Logiste, and Yaneisha Latimer
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The Printers Building
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The Edward Street Board of Directors
We wish to extend a special thank you to the children/artists and staff of our participating programs:
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The Guild of St. Agnes (Granite Street)
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Webster Square Day Care Center
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Worcester Comprehensive Education and Care
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YWCA of Central Mass