Today we remember the heroes of 9/11. Men and women who put their lives on the line for others. Like the firemen who tried to save lives or the Catholic priest who died while praying for and helping others at Ground Zero. This event was a time when our country pulled together. A time when…
Life’s ebb and flow eventually may bring us to a healing place. At times, we may feel like we’re drowning in the sea of despair, defeat, or disappointment. But transformation can occur if we are willing to accept change. ArtPrize visitors were invited to write a couple of words on the vellum paper to identify…
Many participants wrote Let Go statements about difficult relationships. Interactive healing art invites honest reflection. And as a result, many ArtPrize visitors experienced a new level of freedom as they begin to Let Go of the things that weighed them down or dragged them under. Here’s a peek into one woman’s story: “I am letting…
After interacting with ten of thousands of visitors, I’ve actually survived ten years as an ArtPrize artist, earned all ten t-shirts, and watched special answers to prayers unfold. But for me, every year prompted the same questions and same learning curve all over again—which required an enormous amount of faith and perseverance. Interestingly, even after…
Color Me Orange—Color Me Kind shines a spotlight on bullying. The installation is specifically tailored for middle school students–often the most vulnerable. Sadly, some of these students suffer so intensely from bullying that they believe that suicide is the way to end it all. By choosing to be deliberately kind, our actions have the potential…
Like past ArtPrize installations, Color Me Orange—Color Me Kind surfaced more stories about the power of kindness. Take Tracy’s story. Tracy suffered through grade school bullying and shunning because of having a physical defect. Do you know what she did with her pain? She let it make her more sensitive to others. So, when she…
Kindness matters. The paintings of the koi fish swimming against the strong currents in Color Me Orange—Color Me Kind depicts our struggles with difficult relationships. No one is immune from hate. The words “Stop bullying” don’t cause change. But words like “Be kind” empower us to bring out the best in others. Deliberate small acts…