“Creative wellness for hospitals, schools, and communities.”

“Red Lotus Arts is my MWBE-certified art and wellness initiative, bringing creative programs to hospitals, schools, and community centers across New York City.”
Red Lotus Arts (RLA) is an NYC-certified MWBE wellness initiative providing art-based mindfulness and stress-reduction workshops for people of all ages and backgrounds. Founded by Julia “Kito” Kirtley—a Brooklyn-based artist with a BA in Interior Design (Pratt Institute) and a Healing with the Arts certification (Florida State University)—RLA was born from Julia’s own healing journey through breast cancer. Today, RLA empowers communities, schools, and organizations to harness the mental and emotional benefits of creative expression.
Community & Hospital Outreach
NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist
Maimonides Cancer Center
Bridging Access to Care
Education Partnerships
NYC DOE – art wellness workshop for educators and students
Midwood HighSchol Parent Teacher Association

Special Projects

​Vision Board Workshop
New York Liberty Basketball Team/
Anthem/Girl Scouts
Graham Windham 
Sip & Paint employee engagement activity with a leading social services organization.
Crisis Text Line 
Employee Engagement Sip & Paint (on line)
Heart 2 Heart and Young At Heart
​Adult Day Care Sip and Paint
Community Programing 

After-School Art
Adult Sip And Paint
Relaxed creative sessions for fun, bonding, and stress relief.​
 Birthday Parties.
​Email me about in person and online
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Testimonials
Yoshiko Shimazaki -Yokohama, Japan
My first doodle art. 
Playful image coming from my grandchildren 
It was so much fun
Thank you very much !
MLS Language School, 60
Joseph Laino-Brooklyn, NY
I want to thank @art.kito for helping me have more confidence in my doodles. I like how this one turned out. First time sharing one of my drawings.
Psychologist, 54
Sheli Blevins-Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Fun, awesome experience. Great way to wind down and get your creative juices flowing.Kito inspired the participants to "bring their own creativity"and have fun.
​I highly recommend attending a session, or two three...
IT Customer Success Consultant, 58
        
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Deanna Jarvis-Boston, Massachusetts
Thank you!! Can't wait for the next sip n paint :),😁💕 my house has been filled with doodles! Hahaha I love it!
Administrative Coordinator/
Dance Teacher, 31 ​
Marine Coeurdassier-Montreal, Canada
I think the orchid portrait is my best one yet! Thanks @art.kito for allowing the space for us to express ourselves through art each month. This has been therapeutic. I missed creating visual art pieces!
Communications Student, 24
​Wanda Stewart-Queens,NY
Thank you SOOOOOOOOO MUCH Kito for a wonderful night!! I just absolutely love and adore you!! You are such a great teacher and an inspiration!!! ❤❤❤🙌🏿
Director, Learning and Development-Health Insurance, 54 ​