GVSU Goei Center: Live Painting

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Join the Vander Woude family to help raise funds for baby Evan’s medical expenses. On Tuesday, March 4 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., I will be painting live at the Goei Center; my live work will be part of the auction to help the Vander Woude family.

Evan’s story as told by a parent:

Hi, my name is Evan. I was born way too early. At birth, I weighed 1lb. 5 oz. They called me a micro preemie. I was in the Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital from my birth on January 6 until November 11.

My medical care is very costly. We would love it if you would join us at our fun event to raise money to help with my medical expenses.

Goei Center
818 Butterworth SW
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504

Silent Auction, Live Auction, Music, Beer, Wine and Appetizers
Tickets $25.00 (check, cash or pay-pal accepted)

Contact artfromtheheartforevan@gmail.com for more information.

Get directions to the Goei Center…

To learn more about Evan’s progress, visit their Facebook page.

Paper Prayers on Healing Wings

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Paper cranes photographed by Rachel Joy

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 story of prayers for a child and paper cranes. Visitors were invited to write their own prayers for a child in their life on pieces of paper—whether they were prayers for a physical need, an emotional need, or something completely different—and hang them on the wall.

Standing in front of the hundreds of children’s names, each representing a young struggling life, brought tears to my eyes. What brings tears to my eyes now is that my humble prayer, one name written on a slip of paper, has since been answered.

Learn more about Healing Environments by Watercolor by Pamela

Courage Ablaze at Cornerstone University

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Forbearance - watercolor painting from the Courage Ablaze seriesCourage 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 Congolese people at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 12, in the Student Union.

The Courage Ablaze installation will be on display at Cornerstone University from February 9-16, 2014.

Courage Ablaze was previously displayed at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel at ArtPrize 2012 and was voted in the Top 100.

Grand Rapids Public Museum: Live Painting

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Justice - watercolor painting from the Courage Ablaze seriesCelebrate 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 my live painting performance at 11:30 a.m. Some of my Courage Ablaze work that raises awareness for the women and children of Congo will also be on display.

Visit the Grand Rapids Public Museum page to learn more.