YELLOW RIBBON Yellow Ribbon was a large-scale participatory art project led by artist Pamela Alderman that invited the public to write messages of hope and encouragement for members of the military. Over three years, more than 30,000 notes were collected from people of all ages and backgrounds, each one a tangible expression of care and…
Art for Honor Hearing Our Heroes The Art for Honor exhibition provides a platform for veterans to express themselves through art and storytelling. This initiative, in partnership with Kent County Veterans Services and Pamela Alderman, bridges the gap between veterans and the broader community by encouraging education and understanding. The coaching aspect of the project…
Voices™ Helping Veterans Heal Through Art Pamela created the Voices project to give veterans a platform to showcase their art and share stories of PTSD, military sexual trauma, suicide ideation, and other challenges tied to military service. Sponsored by Kent County Veterans Services, the project received endorsements from Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer in 2021 and…
