On December 20, 2014, COCA Art New York and Cipher Ground hosted the Heart • Heal COCA x Cipher Ground Arts Gala in New York City. The event aimed to increase awareness of genetic research into autism and promote art therapy as a treatment. It featured various art forms including piano, ballet, and photography exploring autism from scientific and experiential perspectives. Around 40 artworks on autism and its treatment were exhibited. The event attracted media coverage and highlighted the potential for cross-disciplinary collaboration between art and science organizations to explore new approaches to autism research and care.