Let Go statements from the ArtPrize participants: I’m letting go of lost friendships. I’m letting go of my body shame. I’m letting go of changes that I think you should make. I’m letting go of the past—everything that I cannot change. I am letting go of caring about what other people think of me. I…
In 2016, my work called Hometown Hero II exhibited at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. with Reflections of Generosity—a traveling exhibit that promotes healing for our military families. This year’s work continues to support our military families. The following Let Go letter is about the difficult journey of one Blue Star Mom whose son attempted…
“I am letting go of anger because I don’t want anger to stop me.” Signed, CJ Third grader CJ with other Lone Pine Elementary School classmates in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan participated in my ArtPrize Nine installation. Their assignment was to write Let Go sentences and choose an assumed name to protect the children’s identity. Their…
One hundred twenty-six participants pre-submitted Let Go sentences that were collaged into my ArtPrize Nine painting. One letter stated: “I forgive you for the pain you caused, and I release you from any responsibility to heal me.” After reading this profound statement, I contacted the writer to see if she would be willing to share…
ArtPrize Nine Let Go by artist and facilitator Pamela Alderman will be showcased at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel from September 20 through October 8, 2017. The 19 x 6 foot mixed media painting is made of acrylic, paper, and transparent fabric on five wood panels. One hundred twenty-six participants pre-submitted handwritten Let Go sentences…
ArtPrize Nine, Let Go, in progress We are celebrating nine years of exhibiting at ArtPrize in Grand Rapids, Michigan as we get ready for ArtPrize Nine. Enjoy. See Healing in Arts on Facebook…
ArtPrize Nine, Let Go (detail shown), Pamela Alderman, 19 x 6 feet, Multi media, 2017 I’ve actually lived through eight ArtPrizes, earned all eight t-shirts, and watched amazing provisions unfold over the past eight years. But even after eight years of ArtPrize experience, these questions still haunt me: Will I be able to pay for…