Your story could help someone realize they are not alone.

The next Recovery Panes workshop will be Wednesday, July 7th, 6:30-8:30 at my studio.  Only 8 spots available so make sure you contact me to reserve your spot and get directions to the studio.

Come make an encaustic art piece that will be part of a larger installation reflecting on how addiction impacts us individually and as a community.  After you make your art, write a response to reflect on the art that will be included in an accompanying journal.  You can be as anonymous as you choose, but please enter with authenticity and honesty and help change societies perspective to include the many variations of impact. 

SPONSOR a YOUTH

I will be at p:ear this next week to bring the Recovery Panes Healing Arts Project to them directly. p:ear builds positive relationships with homeless and transitional youth, ages 15 to 24, through education, art and recreation to affirm personal worth and create more meaningful and healthier lives. Each year p:ear programs serve more than 350 homeless and transitional young people.

If you are interested in sponsoring a p:ear youth to participate in the Recovery Panes Workshop, please donate ($50 per youth) by either sending it directly to Kelly Williams (Director of Recovery Panes)  801-A SW Green Ave, Portland, OR 97205 or hit the donate button on the blog and use paypal.

It is through the continued business support and community donations that are allowing this project to be brought to these wonderful organizations.  I will be offering them the opportunity to make an additional art pieces to sell at the p:ear gallery in order to raise funds for basic living expenses for the participating kids.  By selling their own artwork, they can feel empowered and move towards self-sufficiency and build self-esteem.

p:ear

I am volunteering at p:ear again today.  I start the recovery panes workshop series with them in 2 weeks.  Hopefully, I can get them excited and willing to participate .  The stories that these kids have to share are very important and I believe can teach us all. 

Addiction is a major cause of why these kids end up homeless.  But, there are so many variations of why that is the case.  Instead of statistics, I hope to see the truths from the kids that are so harshly impacted on a daily basis.

Well, I should be off.... 

keeping busy, trying not to freak out

Just participated in the NW Art Herstory show last Friday at the Olympic Mills Commerce Center through Portland City Art.  The opening was a blast, but if you missed it, the show is open all month.    Such a fun venue and great people to work with.  (107 SE Washington Ave).   Also,  OMCC is going to be the kick off venue for the first full showing of the Recovery Panes Healing Arts Project in October. 

I am very excited and a bit nervous about getting it all finished in time.  I seem to commit to lots of great things, it is part of what keeps me motivated, but there are days that I am honestly scared that I won't be able to pull it off.  Today is one of those days.  I know it will pass. 

My next open workshop is Wed evening the 16th of June.  Confirmation required because space is limited.  I am always open to private workshops , scheduled to your groups convenience, for the project if you have 5-8 people.  Workshops are free, but donations are appreciated.