Recently, I was encouraged by this tweet from Rachel, an ArtPrize visitor. Rachel posted the following vignette and amazing photo describing her experience at my Wing and a Prayer installation. Here’s a portion of what she wrote: One of this year’s exhibits was a breathtaking piece called Wing and a Prayer, based on a beautiful…
Thirty volunteers helped assemble almost 4,000 paper birds for my ArtPrize 2013 Wing and a Prayer installation. After the nineteen-day exhibit in Grand Rapids, Michigan, several organizations or individuals contacted me, expressing an interest in the birds. The birds continue to give hope flight. Most of the birds traveled to an inner city tutoring organization,…
Courage Ablaze will be a focal point at Cornerstone University’s Global Awareness Event. The Courage Ablaze collection depicts Congolese women and children living in West Michigan who have endured unspeakable trauma with the spirit of true courage. Artist Pamela Alderman and Pastor Kizombo Kalumbula will discuss the Courage Ablaze collection and the plight of the…
Watercolor by Pamela mini exhibit of children is showcasing now through March, 2014, at Barnes & Noble in the Rivertown Mall.
Celebrate ethnic diversity within West Michigan. The Ethnic Heritage Festival will be held at the Grand Rapids Public Museum on Saturday, January 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Les Clay, a Congolese family of eight children, will be singing at 10:30 a.m. in the Meijer Theatre inside the Grand Rapids Public Museum. Don’t miss…
Art’s healing environment has a subtle power to serve as a creative catalyst to awaken the heart. Visitors often experience new insight when given an opportunity to interact with the visual arts. As the artwork begins to unlock the soul, the healing environment becomes a place of healing. Find out more…
Wing and a Prayer Celebrating Children on the Autism Spectrum Voted Top 50 at ArtPrize 2013 Join Wing and a Prayer at East Kentwood Ice Arena on January 24 to help raise awareness for autism. The evening will feature Anthony Ianni, former MSU basketball player and anti-bullying advocate. Don’t miss the opportunity to help support…