2907 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego, CA, USA
healing through art
Artful Mind is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization benefiting those experiencing barriers to mental wellness through art.
Ways to Help
Fund our Healing Art Studio
Fund our Healing Art Studio
Fund our Healing Art Studio
We have been a mobile mental health art program since 2023. We are ready to secure a place to call home, where we can offer more classes and services to meet the needs of our vulnerable populations as we generate revenue for more services.
DONOR MEMBERSHIPS
Fund our Healing Art Studio
Fund our Healing Art Studio
Becoming a monthly or annual member with Artful Mind brings us closer to reaching our community base and gives you our upcoming community events. Monthly donations support our in-home services program as well as managing operational costs.
Supply Wish List
Fund our Healing Art Studio
Supply Wish List
We welcome direct purchase donations and would like to share our growing wish list for art class supplies, our mobile art program, event props, and operational needs.
About Artful Mind
Our Vision
Our vision is to promote wellness and connection through the power of art—making creative expression accessible to everyone, whether in group settings, one-on-one, or through our expanding partnerships across San Diego County.
Artful Mind envisions a thriving, inclusive art community where creativity supports mental wellness. Through our studio and mobile outreach, we bring accessible, therapeutic, creative art experiences to those facing mental health and disability challenges—free or low-cost.
Our classes offer safe spaces to reduce anxiety, improve mood, and build social connections while adding to your art toolbox. Participants are encouraged to explore their creativity, develop artistic and professional skills, and showcase their work in community art shows.
At Artful Mind, we believe art is transformation. Through every brushstroke, individuals find confidence and build hope.
Our Mission
The mission of Artful Mind is to significantly improve the mental health and well-being of adult community members experiencing mental illness through the engagement of therapeutic enrichment art services and exhibitions.
Our Story
Artful Mind evolved after Jessica began the Art Shows in 2022 at the County of San Diego. While working with adults living with mental illness, Jessica witnessed art being used as a common tool to help navigate difficult symptoms, work through traumas, and instigate healing. It became evident there was not accessible platform in San Diego to showcase art where people could share intimate experiences around their mental health journeys. Jessica's desire to aide San Diego's vulnerable populations with her passion for art, strengths in empathy and connectedness, makes Artful Mind a safe space to create and show art.
Our team
Jessica Greiner, M.S. Founder, Executive Director
Jessica Greiner, M.S. Founder, Executive Director
Jessica Greiner, M.S. Founder, Executive Director
Jessica Greiner founded Artful Mind in May 2023 after merging her dedication to helping those in need with her passion for art. Jessica has worked in the mental health field for over 20 years working with children to adults. She also practices art in her spare time while raising little humans. Jessica holds a M.S. in Mental Health Couns
Jessica Greiner founded Artful Mind in May 2023 after merging her dedication to helping those in need with her passion for art. Jessica has worked in the mental health field for over 20 years working with children to adults. She also practices art in her spare time while raising little humans. Jessica holds a M.S. in Mental Health Counseling from Suffolk University and a B.S. in Psychology from Penn State University.
Rachel Soto, M.S. Board Member
Jessica Greiner, M.S. Founder, Executive Director
Jessica Greiner, M.S. Founder, Executive Director
Rachel Soto joined our team in April 2024. She brings a wealth of experience and a deep passion for the arts to this role. With over two decades of involvement in the arts community, Rachel has dedicated her career to promoting cultural enrichment and fostering creativity.
Rachel holds a Bachelor's degree in Studio Art from McDaniel Colleg
Rachel Soto joined our team in April 2024. She brings a wealth of experience and a deep passion for the arts to this role. With over two decades of involvement in the arts community, Rachel has dedicated her career to promoting cultural enrichment and fostering creativity.
Rachel holds a Bachelor's degree in Studio Art from McDaniel College and a Master's degree in Behavioral Science from the University of Maryland, College Park. Her academic background has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of the historical, social, and economic aspects of the arts.
Celine Theano, Board Member
Jessica Greiner, M.S. Founder, Executive Director
Rebecca Consigli, B.S. Associate Director
Celine Theano is the owner of Le Petite Etoile 360 and a savvy businesswoman. She joins our team July 2024, and we cannot wait to have her business skills to guide our second year into the nonprofit world!
Rebecca Consigli, B.S. Associate Director
Jessica Greiner, M.S. Founder, Executive Director
Rebecca Consigli, B.S. Associate Director
Rebecca Consigli earned her undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of San Diego and is currently completing her Master's of Science in Forensic Psychology at Arizona State University. She has a background in mental health and trauma-informed work, with experience supporting individuals through advocacy, education, and com
Rebecca Consigli earned her undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of San Diego and is currently completing her Master's of Science in Forensic Psychology at Arizona State University. She has a background in mental health and trauma-informed work, with experience supporting individuals through advocacy, education, and community programs.
Outside of academics, Rebecca has always had a deep love for art and creativity. She believes that art can be a powerful outlet for healing and self-expression, especially for those navigating mental health challenges. Through her work with Artful Mind, she hopes to help bridge psychology and creativity—using art as a tool to inspire connection, promote resilience, and bring mental health awareness to the community.
Our Partners and Donors
