Art as Emissary: The Nathaniel Anthony Ayers Foundation believes that now is the time that mental health issues will move to the forefront of public consciousness and we are proud to be a leader in the effort, particularly in the application of the arts to the collective way in which health and well being are measured.

We recognize that without art, there wouldn’t be civilization.

The arts give us the opportunity to display our uniqueness, express our individuality, and share our souls.

Art has the power to treat illness, nurture understanding, spread hope and foster friendship.

We are fully committed to utilizing the power of the arts for all its promise.

The Foundation is committed to raising public awareness about mental illness and the transformative power of art.
Foundation Lectureships at universities in Los Angeles, Cleveland and Atlanta.

The Foundation will produce concerts and exhibitions showcasing art produced by the mentally ill.

The Nathaniel Anthony Ayers Foundation serves a voice for people affected by mental illness. Through our website, we collect, document and share the experiences and journeys of individuals and families impacted by mental illness.

The foundation also advocates on behalf of public policy initiatives that ensure parity in health care coverage for the mental ill; increase funding for national issues; improve services in local communities through county funding from the state; and ensure due process for social service.