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MY TEST OF HONOR

“Sushi, it’s my birthday! I’m so excited. Mama is taking me to Mrs. Takahara’s Bakery this afternoon to buy my birthday treat. A big, chocolate cupcake. With a huge swirl of whipped cream. And then a strawberry on top. But you can’t come, Sushi. Cats aren’t allowed.” All day, Ella talks about the cupcake. The…

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Healing In Arts

The Mosaic Within Project: A Healing in Arts Collaboration with Mel Trotter Ministries

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…

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Voices at ArtPrize 2022

As the Voices project took shape last year, many of the participants found a space to express their unspoken history of struggle, pain, and loss. These veterans have found it difficult to return to civilian life after risking their lives to serve our country, and some battle with alcohol or prescription drugs. But the Voices…

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Courage for This Hour

A decade ago, a group of beautiful women from Congo caught my attention with their brightly colored dresses. When I went over to meet them. I introduced myself as an artist. Immediately, their American sponsor asked if I would be willing to paint their portraits and tell their stories for ArtPrize. This yearly art event…

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