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Sandy Springs Christian Church Donates Art to
Atria Johnson Ferry A six-panel painting of
a Dogwood Tree was donated to Atria Johnson Ferry, a local assisted and
independent living community at 9 Sherwood Lane in Marietta, Georgia on
November 18. The panels were designed by The Foundation for Hospital Art
and painted by many members of Sandy Springs Christian Church. The
Foundation for Hospital Art involves volunteers and patients worldwide
to create colorful, soothing artwork to donate to hospitals and assisted
living communities to brighten patients’ and residents’ days. Many
people work on each piece of art. The painting of the Georgia state tree
was dedicated by Reverend Phil Price, Senior Minister at Sandy Springs
Christian Church with a short ceremony.
Others present included John Feight, Founder and
Director of the Foundation for Hospital Art and several staff members
and residents from Atria Johnson Ferry
The story behind the Hospital Art panels:
Sandy Springs Christian Church has a long history of
working with the Foundation for Hospital Art. We believe in the mission
of the Foundation:” to love people in hospitals and other care
facilities around the world..” Our most recent panels are now hanging in
Mungeli Christian Hospital in India. They were painted here and hung in
the hospital when a group, including several members of Sandy Springs
Christian Church, made a pilgrimage to the hospital in India.
The paint-ins are done on the church’s annual day of
service in conjunction with the anniversary celebration in September.
The Atria was chosen to receive the Dogwood panels
since the parents of a church member (who is also an artist) live at
Atria. We hope the painting will bring a smile to residents, staff and
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