Many of Marve’s timely words came at the low points. Times when the challenges seemed overwhelming and I wondered, Why don’t I quit painting? But during these rock bottom moments, Marve, my elderly art friend, seemed to know just the right thing to say. His kindness meant so much to me and to so many…
Art has the unique potential to touch deep places within the human spirit. ArtPrize artist Pamela Alderman seeks just that: “to enter into the hearts of the wounded.” Her mission that focuses on the viewers and their needs through interactive art is unique and compelling. Dozens of stories have been captured within her healing spaces…
Flight, Pamela Alderman, Acrylic on wood panel, 35 X 37 inches, 2016 Flight is part of the permanent collection at Warriors Heart—a PTSD and addiction treatment center for veterans and first responders in San Antonio, Texas.
The Color Me Orange—Color Me Kind orange panels with thousands of ribbons signifying a promise to be kind have been donated to the following schools and organizations: Westwood Middle School of Grand Rapids, Michigan William C. Abney Academy of Grand Rapids, Michigan Southwest Community Campus of Grand Rapids, Michigan Kentwood Public Schools of Kentwood, Michigan…
Don’t miss this great opportunity for fun and learning! Pamela will be teaching a middle school art class at the Grand Rapids Public Museum School. For this art-making adventure, students will be guided through the steps of creating an ArtPrize installation—including a mini ArtPrize exhibit for family and friends on the last day of class.…
May faith, hope, and love be yours in abundance this holiday season. See you back in 2017! May You Always by Catherine Pulsifer Faith, hope and charity May we always have these Not just at Christmas time But all the year throughout. May you always have Something to hope for Faith in something bigger than…