DOODLE ART OUTREACH
DAP has developed outreach programs to spread the joy of doodling and its therapeutic benefits across the globe. We believe doodles are more than just random markings on paper. We believe doodles can be art. Art therapy is real, just as listening to music, painting, & dancing are. So join us on our journey as we continue to develop a variety of opportunities for all.
DOODLES ACROSS BORDERS
is an outreach endeavor that happened between a class of students in Denmark & classes here in the United States in the Fall semester of 2024. We are carefully crafting details and fine-tuning the process in the hopes of embarking on this journey again soon. Let DAP know if you and your class(es) would be interested in a future Doodles Across Borders!
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Doodles Across Borders is a pen-pal type program of art involving elementary school and middle school students . These students collaborated on pieces of art, primarily through doodling, while sharing their personal stories. Students were encouraged to share information on the area where they live, what they eat, activities they enjoy, holidays they celebrate, their culture!
Students from two different schools in two countries--Denmark & the United States--whether the classes took place during or after school hours, was taught about the art and history of doodling and its place in our lives. Think of it as an educational art-pal cultural exchange. |
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The students worked individually, first beginning a doodle. This initial doodle was shared with an art-pal who will add to the doodle. The doodle as well as personal information from each individual was mailed back and forth a few times until the project was complete.
The hope is students developed a fondness for doodling and art in general and through the process of collaboration felt more comfortable with creating art. In addition, the students shared their personal journeys of art and lives and learned about the culture and history of another part of the world.
The hope is students developed a fondness for doodling and art in general and through the process of collaboration felt more comfortable with creating art. In addition, the students shared their personal journeys of art and lives and learned about the culture and history of another part of the world.
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This piece of art was a collaboration between DAP founder Chris "Ceej" Allen & his Danish cousin, Mette Lykkeggard. Mette is a Danish art teacher & artist. When she's not teaching students, she paints on canvas and creates works with ceramic in her home studio. Mette encouraged Chris to doodle during his transplant recovery and was the impetus for DAP's Doodles Across Borders outreach program.
Check back for go-live updates for a new Doodles Across Border opportunity!
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CITY LIGHT COMMUNITY MINISTRIES
is known simply as City Light and serves as an extension of First Baptist Church in Abilene, Texas. City Light engages with neighbors to help with their physical, emotional, social, and spiritual growth. DAP visited during City Light's community meals to encourage doodling with those seeking nourishment. Outreach is an important facet of Doodle Art Project and DAP founder Chris believes in the healing power of art.
See below for moments captured during City Light community meals.
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Here are some of the community outreach efforts DAP has been involved in or participated with in the past. If your organization would like to invite DAP to your event or location, send us an email!
[email protected] And don't forget, you can find us on Facebook & Instagram. Request to join our private DAP Facebook group or follow on Instagram @doodleheartproject! Look for our logo! 
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