The Art Spread

08/26/2026

07/20/2026

Disability Pride Month may be coming to a close, but our commitment continues on 💙

The Art Spread was created for artists with disabilities by leaders with disabilities.

Our co-founder, Rawan Ita-Diaz, started The Art Spread in 2020 after becoming an artist who had to learn to navigate chronic pain and daily physical challenges herself.

She knows what it’s like to wonder if your body will cooperate that day, to adapt your creative process, and to keep making art even when it isn’t easy.

That understanding is reflected in everything we do. ✨

We believe artists with disabilities deserve more than recognition. They deserve opportunities to exhibit their work, sell their art, grow their careers, and earn income from their creativity while overcoming daily challenges.

That’s why we work to create adaptable opportunities that meet people where they are. Whether that’s showcasing artwork in our online gallery, participating in community events, leading in-person or virtual workshops, or participating in ways that match each person’s strengths and abilities. ✨

Every exhibition, workshop, artist feature, and community event is planned with accessibility in mind because everyone deserves the opportunity to participate, contribute, and succeed.

To every artist who trusted us with your work, every volunteer who generously shared your time and talents, every collector who chose to invest in an artist’s journey, and every supporter who believes creativity should be accessible to all, we thank you. 🖼️

Together, we’ll keep transforming lives through art.

Help us build our community by sharing our message with a friend 🎨

06/23/2026

Refugee Week is observed around the world to honor the strength, resilience, and contributions of refugees who have been forced to flee their homes due to war or persecution. Featured Artist Rawan Ita-Diaz • Watercolor Artist work does just that.

Visit our Online Gallery to explore ‘The Legacy Collection’ by Rawan Ita-Diaz, a series of original watercolor paintings created to honor her family’s journey through war, immigration, displacement, and ultimately freedom.

Do you see your story told through her work?

06/15/2026

Each June, Refugee Week is observed around the world to honor the strength, resilience, and contributions of refugees who have been forced to flee their homes due to war or persecution.

At The Art Spread, we are honored to work with artists whose journeys reflect perseverance, hope, and the will to begin again. Through their artwork, they share unique perspectives of overcoming war, sacrifice, and building a new home.

Here are three ways you can honor refugee week with us:

1. Create
Create art inspired by themes of home, identity, resilience, or belonging. Themes to help you get started can include a family tree, your childhood home, or cultural food and dishes.

2. View
Take the time to view and deepen your understanding of artwork created by refugee, immigrant, and multicultural artists. Visit our Online Gallery to view art created by refugees from across the globe, all in one place.

3. Connect
Connect through art art as a conversation starter. Send a direct message on social media to an artist you admire, visit a gallery, attend a workshop, or share an artist’s story with friends and family.

This dedication serves to raise awareness, spread empathy, and honor the stories and experiences that influence their art as refugees overcoming adversity.

05/27/2026

Plant the seeds for better mental health through creativity 🌿🎨

Join The Art Spread’s Virtual Art & Wellness Workshop and create your own watercolor wellness garden filled with plants that symbolize healing, growth, resilience, and emotional renewal.

This calming virtual experience is designed to help you slow down, reconnect, and nurture your well-being through art.

🗓️ Thursday May 28, 6pm PST / 9pm EST
💻 Join via Zoom
🌱 Grounding exercise + art activity
🎟 Limited spots available — register at TheArtSpread.org/Events

05/20/2026

🌿 Your mental health deserves space to bloom.
Join The Art Spread and Rawan Ita-Diaz for a calming virtual Art-&-Wellness Workshop where creativity becomes a form of self-care, reflection, and grounding.

In this guided online art workshop, you’ll create your own Wellness Garden while exploring themes of peace, growth, healing, boundaries, and emotional wellness through art.

No experience is needed. Just bring any art supplies you have at home and create alongside a supportive creative community from anywhere in the world 🌎

Whether you’re looking for:
• relaxing virtual wellness activities
• creative mental health support
• therapeutic art inspired workshops
• self-care events for adults
• mindfulness through watercolor and painting
• or meaningful ways to slow down and reconnect

This experience was made for you🎨

🪴 Create with intention
🪴 Connect through creativity
🪴 Honor your mental health through art

📅 Thursday, May 28th
⏰ 6 PM PST / 9 PM EST
💻 Virtual — join from anywhere

Every ticket purchased also supports The Art Spread’s mission to support artists overcoming mental, physical, and societal challenges.

Reserve your spot today at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mental-health-awareness-virtual-art-wellness-workshop-tickets-1986954495383?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl 🔗

05/07/2026

‘Montauk’, 2022
Matthew Lindblad
Oil on Canvas
12″ x 12″
Available

“Having lived on Long Island most of my life, Montauk has always stood out as an iconic and scenic symbol of the East End. This piece captures the natural beauty and emotional connection I feel to that place.” -

04/22/2026

Supporting Artist Samiran from Kolkata 🇮🇳 captures the majestic beauty of the Himalayan Mountains as he paints en plein air, bringing a piece of the Himalayas straight to your home.

Collect this piece today to be inspired by the greatness of the Himalayan Mountains everyday.

“Lonely beauty of Mountain Himalayan Peaks and mountain cottage. I was inspired by such a lonely place, magnificent Himalayan mountain snow peaks, to experience and paint in complete peace. Deep in the Himalayan region every mountain corner inspires me to paint.” - Samiran

04/15/2026

As April is Stress Awareness Month, we are showcasing more artwork that promotes relaxation, calm, and peace just like this original watercolor painting, ‘Boat on the Lake’ by Supporting Artist Boban

‘Boat on the Lake’, 2023
Watercolor on Paper
14″ x 10″
Available Exclusively at The Art Spread’s Online Gallery

04/13/2026

Feeling stressed? For Stress Awareness Month we've put together an Art-&-Wellness blog post all about how art can reduce stress in our daily lives. Check it out here:

Stress impacts our lives regularly. What is one way we can cope with stress? Art. April is Stress Awareness Month and the perfect time to release pressures and stressors. In the middle of busy schedules, responsibilities, and constant noise, it’s easy to forget to check in with ourselves.