As a veteran wife and military mom, I designed a responsive piece called Yellow Ribbon, in partnership with Kent County Veterans Services, to honor our veterans. But this year, my expanding ArtPrize role included coaching twenty-one veterans in creating their own ArtPrize entries at Veterans Memorial Park. Each of these ArtPrize entries tells the veteran’s…
The initial concept for Yellow Ribbon took root, in partnership with Kent County Veterans Services, as we set our sights on ArtPrize 2020. Over the next few months, this community-based work involved ten veteran art workshops across West Michigan. We initially planned six workshops, but the interest level kept growing; veterans and their families felt…
Healing in Arts 2021 Through my art, I’m on a healing journey with the audience. Art provides another way to resolve our inner conflicts. My work—as an artist without borders—extends outside the usual boundary lines of working through a gallery or an agent, as I create hands-on projects that focus on creative care. Somehow, God…
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Broken Wings highlights Whitney’s story of overcoming bullying with courage In light of the recent tragic school shootings across America, find out how you can create positive change from national bullying specialist Jeff Veley Share your story #BrokenWings Our healing art involves you—because you matter!
Broken Wings engages the viewer through art and invites growth. It’s a twofold process. First, just like a butterfly changes within the cocoon, individuals are invited into a transformative experience. A personal opportunity for growth. As visitors interact, the work begins the process of changing, transforming, and emerging. Secondly, the work connects the artist and…