“Sushi, it’s my birthday! I’m so excited. Mama is taking me to Mrs. Takahara’s Bakery this afternoon to buy my birthday treat. A big, chocolate cupcake. With a huge swirl of whipped cream. And then a strawberry on top. But you can’t come, Sushi. Cats aren’t allowed.” All day, Ella talks about the cupcake. The…
The Mosaic Within project, a community-based work, brought together people from all walks of life to form a display of colorful patterns, unity, and hope. Throughout the summer, we hosted art workshops at multiple locations with local community members and the individuals served by Mel Trotter Ministries. Participants hand-painted small Plexiglas tiles to be added…
“Ella kisses me. She hugs me. She pats me from head to tail. But I don’t like to be kissed. I don’t like to be hugged. No one ever patted me from head to tail at the Tokyo Rescue-Me-Center.” Sushi the Cat, by author and artist Pamela Alderman, addresses respect and friendship. In the book,…
By Guest writer Kathy Pluymert Healing in Arts came from Pamela’s passion and desire to bring hope and healing to farther, wider, deeper, and higher places. I have known Pamela for many years. Her heart and her passion for hope and healing are inspiring. I’ve seen God use her in powerful ways through her art.…
Healing in Arts successfully reached our international goal for 2023! Two special donors—a 20-year-old working a part-time, minimum wage job and his grandparents—each funded half of the project. Because of their generosity, we sent 1,000 art kits to children in Mexico and Ukraine in partnership with Erika Plunkett with Ama International in Mexico and George de…
The children’s book Sushi the Cat addresses respect and friendship. The story of Ella, an American girl, and Sushi, a Japanese cat, highlights the importance of understanding, sharing, and companionship. Sushi the Cat teaches young readers and listeners how to treat others. When we show respect to others, we open the way to make new…