Although art therapy has been used for over 100 years as an adjunctive treatment method for physical and mental health disorders, the research findings regarding the efficacy of this approach have been mixed and inconclusive. Reviews of the current literature on the efficacy of art therapy have noted the field lacks well-controlled studies. Persistent issues in the literature have been (1) a lack of standardization and detailed methodological description regarding the intervention procedures, (2) confounding other treatment interventions with art therapy, and (3) small sample sizes. The present study sought to provide a well-controlled art intervention to test its effectiveness in enhancing wellness. This study involved a 4-week intervention group using a two-tiered control group in a pre-and post-survey with undergraduate students. The Five Factor Wellness (FFWEL) inventory was used as the measure of wellness levels. Results were analyzed using Hierarchical Linear Modeling. This study demonstrated participation in a structured art group yielded significant change compared to no intervention, but not more significant change than participating in a wellness curriculum. The mixed findings are consistent with the current literature. The findings are discussed in the context of each of the tested wellness factors. Implications for the findings are discussed along with limitations and suggestions for the design of future research. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]