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Art and Spirituality Center - Dignity Health - Mercy Hospital Downtown

2215 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301
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Art and Spirituality Center - Dignity Health - Mercy Hospital Downtown

Discover the healing power of art at Art and Spirituality Center, located in the former chapel next to Mercy Hospital Downtown. We believe creative expression fosters well-being, aiding physical, mental and emotional recovery by reducing anxiety and pain.  

Our "Art for Healing" program offers diverse creative outlets, from art-making to music and writing, designed to encourage reflection and relaxation. Experienced facilitators lead workshops for those seeking respite from stress or health concerns. Our center is open to the community, where we offer a quiet, reflective space to pray, read or connect.

In the hospital, our "Art Cart" brings therapeutic engagement to bedsides, while "Acoustic Remedies" offers live music interventions for enhanced recovery. For comfort in difficult times, our "Threshold Singers" provide soothing songs at patient’s bedsides.

What we offer

  • Holistic Medicine
    Holistic Medicine

    Our holistic services focus on integrative therapies such as art, music and writing to support well-being, aid recovery and reduce anxiety and pain.

Billing and insurance

All of our workshops at Art and Spirituality Center are entirely free. We don't utilize insurance for these workshops, so it’s not required or applicable.

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Frequently asked questions

There is no cost for workshops. A materials donation of $5 per session is appreciated but not required.

All programs are intended for persons 18 and older, unless otherwise noted.

Registration is required for all workshops except Open Studio.

Participants should register no more than one month in advance and only for workshops or series they are sure to attend. Many workshops and series reach maximum capacity, and a waitlist is created once they are full.

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We offer a variety of creative workshops, including: 

  • Contemplative and reflective

  • Drawing and painting

  • Handmade creations

  • Music and movement

  • Writing and poetry

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Registration is required for all workshops, except Open Studio. Participants should register no more than one month in advance and only for workshops they are sure to attend.
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