Northeast Louisiana event helps people find healing through art

Annual 'Art is Therapy' event offers creative outlet for mental health struggles

Apr. 11, 2026 at 8:50pm

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A glowing neon outline illustration of a person creating art, with vibrant lines defining the figure's movement and creative energy against a dark background, conceptually representing the therapeutic power of artistic expression.The 'Art is Therapy' event offers a creative outlet for those seeking alternative ways to address mental health struggles in the local community.Monroe Today

The Northeast Delta Human Services Authority hosted their 4th annual 'Art is Therapy' event in Monroe, Louisiana, providing a mix of local vendors, artists, and hands-on art activities to help attendees cope with mental health challenges like stress, anxiety, and depression through creative expression.

Why it matters

The event aims to highlight the therapeutic benefits of art-making and provide an accessible, community-driven resource for people in Northeast Louisiana seeking alternative ways to address their mental health needs.

The details

The annual 'Art is Therapy' event brings together local vendors, artists, and art activities, giving attendees the chance to browse, connect with others, and create artwork of their own. Organizers say the hands-on experience is designed to offer participants another tool for coping with various mental health issues.

  • The 4th annual 'Art is Therapy' event took place on April 11, 2026.

The players

Northeast Delta Human Services Authority

The regional authority that organized the 'Art is Therapy' event to promote the healing power of art for mental health.

Dr. Avius Carroll

A representative from the Northeast Delta Human Services Authority who spoke about the goal of the event to help people 'experience the healing power of art' and find new ways to express themselves.

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What they’re saying

“We just want everybody to experience the healing power of art, feel good about it. And also, sometimes you can't express yourself in words, but you can express it with art. And so, we want everybody to feel that and just have a great time today.”

— Dr. Avius Carroll, Representative, Northeast Delta Human Services Authority

The takeaway

This event highlights the growing recognition of art as a powerful therapeutic tool for addressing mental health challenges, providing an accessible and community-driven outlet for self-expression and healing in Northeast Louisiana.