First Friday Art Walk: Tiny Joys, Big Feelings — A Thanksgiving Celebration

Join My Good Brain for a heartwarming evening of art, gratitude, and community during Liberty Station’s First Friday Art Walk!

This November, we’re celebrating Tiny Joys, Big Feelings — the official opening night of artist Hanyue Song’s new exhibition, paired with family-friendly Thanksgiving art activities that explore joy, gratitude, and creativity.

Bring the whole family for a cozy, drop-in art experience filled with color, reflection, and connection — perfect for all ages.

Be among the first to experience Hanyue Song’s newest illustration series, Tiny Joys, Big Feelings, debuting on this special night.
Created during the quiet of lockdown, these works use vibrant color, playful composition, and gentle emotion to celebrate hope and the beauty of everyday life.

Hanyue’s expressive art invites viewers to slow down, reflect, and find comfort in the small, heartfelt moments that shape our lives.

Enjoy hands-on, drop-in creative stations designed to help families practice mindfulness and gratitude through art:

1. Origami Gratitude Crane Garden – Write something you’re thankful for inside a folded crane and add it to our Wings of Thanks community display.
2. Mindful Lanterns of Thanks – Create a glowing paper lantern with a gratitude message and light up the room with kindness.
3. Thankful Hearts Garland – Fold and decorate origami hearts for the people or things you love most, then clip them to our collective garland.

Each station offers a mindful, artful way to connect and celebrate the spirit of Thanksgiving.

• Celebrate the opening night of an inspiring new art exhibit.
• Free and open to all ages — from toddlers to grandparents.
• Easy, drop-in format (no need to register for a time slot).
• Take home your own handmade art keepsake.
• Enjoy a warm, welcoming space for reflection and connection.

My Good Brain is a San Diego–based nonprofit that uses art, play, and storytelling to support children’s mental wellness. Our mission is to help families build emotional resilience and creativity through hands-on, accessible art experiences.

Hanyue Song is a visual storyteller, designer, illustrator, and art educator, crafting immersive experiences that invite curiosity, reflection, and connection. She brings ideas to life through expressive color and intricate detail, sharing her vision through her creative small business, No Idea Studio. Through her art, Hanyue fosters a shared journey of discovery and creativity that resonates with all ages.

Website: https://hysong.me

Instagram: @hanyue.fun

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