Expressive art therapies (music and art therapy) offer a unique avenue for fostering family connections in individuals living with serious illnesses. Families can create meaningful moments that transcend the challenges of illness and evoke positive emotions and memories. This lecture describes the biopsychosocial impacts of expressive art therapies for persons living with serious illness, and how they may help families cope with adversity. This session highlights how shared art and musical experiences can strengthen emotional bonds, improve communication, provide a sense of normalcy and joy amidst challenging times, and promote a comforting environment for patients and their families.