Adoption in the Arts

Adoption experiences and perspectives are shared in paintings, films, music, poetry, and the art of families. Unfortunately, sites portraying our individual artistic efforts come and go all too quickly!

Adoption Poetry

A selection of poetry from well-known poems such as The Adoption Creed and Legacy of an Adopted Child, to poems written for entrustment ceremonies and to express the widest possible range of emotions from guest contributors.... [more]

Around the World in 180 Days

Wendy Thompson took on a journey around the world in pursuit of the stories of adoption and the people who tell them. An introduction to her journal.... [more]

Ric Seaberg Sings Adoption

One of the cuts on singer/songwriter Ric Seaberg's new CD is about adoption. Meet the artist, and listen to 'You Are My Folks.'... [more]

Sing Me A Song Of Adoption

Whether your taste runs to the sentimental or cynical, there are songs for everyone about the emotion of adoption.... [more]

Unlocking a Heart: Sheila Ganz

This documentary, filmed by Sheila Ganz over the course of several years with input from families around the entire spectrum of adoption, is intended to educate, encourage dialog, and raise awareness. An excellent choice for educators and adoption professionals, as well as our families... [more]

adoption: a gathering
A remarkable collection of adoption-related works, a collaborative effort between Web Lab and PBS Online.

Creative Expression
A collection of adoption-related poetry compiled by Adoption Search & Counseling Consultants.

"Home Is Not What You Imagine It To Be"
Performance art on the Web, by adoptee and artist, Carol Flax.

Images & Iconography
Submitted regarding closed records; from the Center for Adoptee Rights.

The Rasmussen family
This 28-member family is an art gallery by itself. Poetry, photographs and love abound here.

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