The Scarlet Cord presentation—comprised of a film, gallery collection, and interactive exhibit—is designed to raise awareness and inspire healing for sexual abuse survivors or those negatively impacted by the commercial sex industry. The Scarlet Cord popup exhibit contains an abstract painting series portraying the victims’ voices that have been interpreted from audio sound waves to…
I’m so grateful for each of you! Thank you for your generous support and encouragement. I can’t wait to tell you about my upcoming work in 2019 after the holidays. But until then, may you feel loved this holiday season and continue to spread the Butterfly Effect of kindness.
Cyberbullying provides the unique opportunity for bullies to viciously and anonymously hurt others through the use of electronic devices. Tragically, some of the victims end up being so overwhelmed by effects of cyberbullying that they suicide. Suicide is the third leading cause of death among young people, resulting in about 4,400 deaths per year, according…
It’s an honor for Broken Wings to collaborate with national bullying specialist, Jeff Veley. Jeff has been helping students for over decade deal with bullying issues. Through a variety of free materials online, Jeff helps students make friends and manage enemies. His online videos give tips on how to navigate cyberbullying as well. Cyberbullying presents…
Broken Wings is about strengthening and nurturing kids. To help promote safe schools and healthy home environments, the art challenges viewers to become collaborators. Children with broken wings can undergo a transformational process—when a caring adult helps build emotional stability—and emerge from the cocoon with resilient wings. Jeff Veley, a national bully specialist, offers some…
Monarch butterflies are fragile, but they must also be strong and resilient. Every year the butterflies embark on a dangerous flight from Canada to Mexico. The resources that they so desperately need to survive are not always available, yet many push through and find ways to thrive. Like the butterfly, our children can be taught…
National bullying specialist Jeff Veley and I collaborated in making a few Broken Wings videos to give students, families, and educators new tools to deal with bullying and cyberbullying. Watch our daily updates as we release new videos throughout ArtPrize Ten. We also invite you to visit Jeff’s page and sign up for his free…