When someone experiences a personal crisis, it is common for them to withdraw and isolate. As depression and anxiety increase, life can turn dark and overwhelming. Healing in Arts seeks to reach individuals in crisis by drawing them back into community. In our art programs, people learn to express themselves in unique ways, make new…
I first met Pamela Alderman, the founder of Healing in Arts, at our church six years ago. Being a left-brained individual, and not acquainted with the artistic process, I was curious, fascinated, intrigued. Pamela’s creativity is mind boggling to me! Her energy and passion for reaching the under-served is unmatched. It makes me weary just…
The Mosaic Within project, by Healing in Arts in collaboration with Mel Trotter Ministries, offered a wonderful and impactful way to engage the community. The healing project brought together individuals from diverse backgrounds to create art while fostering a sense of belonging. This interactive work involved more than 40 individuals and demonstrated a commitment to…
The Mosaic Within project, a community-based work, brought together people from all walks of life to form a display of colorful patterns, unity, and hope. Throughout the summer, we hosted art workshops at multiple locations with local community members and the individuals served by Mel Trotter Ministries. Participants hand-painted small Plexiglas tiles to be added…
By Guest writer Kathy Pluymert Healing in Arts came from Pamela’s passion and desire to bring hope and healing to farther, wider, deeper, and higher places. I have known Pamela for many years. Her heart and her passion for hope and healing are inspiring. I’ve seen God use her in powerful ways through her art.…
Healing in Arts successfully reached our international goal for 2023! Two special donors—a 20-year-old working a part-time, minimum wage job and his grandparents—each funded half of the project. Because of their generosity, we sent 1,000 art kits to children in Mexico and Ukraine in partnership with Erika Plunkett with Ama International in Mexico and George de…