The Voices collection, featured at Veterans Memorial Park for ArtPrize, also gives the audience a chance to speak. Visitors are invited to write an encouraging note on a yellow ribbon and tie it to a tree, as a way to use their voice to support those who fight for our country. Following ArtPrize, the Blue Star Mothers will include the yellow ribbons in care packages to deployed soldiers and to veterans as a reminder of this community that supports them.
Here’s how it works
Write a thank-you note on a yellow ribbon and tie it to the trees. Let a veteran know that you are thankful for their service. Consider volunteering for a veteran cause, hiring a veteran, or even listening to a vet’s stories. Our veterans have sacrificed so much for our country; choose one way you can help give back to them to encourage art’s healing power.
Write an inspiring note:
Thank you for your service…
Thank you for your sacrifice…
Thank you for the freedom we enjoy…
Your service will never be forgotten…
I appreciate you for…
Our new type of ArtPrize venue gives veterans a voice as they share their stories of struggle and healing through art.
Yellow Ribbon is showcasing at Veterans Memorial Park
A special thanks to Kent County Veterans Services, Zero Day, Office Max in Grandville, and Healing in Arts for making this collaboration of veteran stories possible.
