Healing in Arts is more than an arts organization. We are a movement of creative healing that helps people feel seen, valued, and connected. As lives are changed and communities grow stronger, hope continues to spread—creating a legacy that lasts for generations.
2,000+
People Served
Annually
50+
Workshops
Per Year
80%+
ImprovedWell-Being
67%+
ReducedIsolation
There wasn’t a business plan or nonprofit strategy. There was simply a growing realization that art could help people heal in ways conversation alone could not. Creative expression became a place where emotions were welcomed, stories were honored, and genuine connection could begin. As more people experienced those moments of healing, one workshop became many, relationships grew, and Healing in Arts was born. What began as one personal discovery has become a movement that helps thousands of people each year find hope, belonging, and renewed purpose through creativity.
What began as one personal experience soon became something much bigger. Everywhere were people carrying silent burdens, navigating trauma, loss, and disconnection, and longing to feel seen, heard, and valued again.
Healing in Arts was built on one simple truth: People matter. Every workshop, shared canvas, and creative experience is designed to help people reconnect with themselves, with others, and with hope.
We don’t just create artwork, we create spaces where walls come down, stories are shared, and hope begins to grow. When people create together, they discover connection, belonging, and the possibility of healing.
Dedicated professionals using creativity to foster healing, connection, and hope in communities through meaningful art experiences.
Leads Healing in Arts with vision, partnerships, creative direction, and a passion for connecting people through art.
Coordinates workshops, partnerships, logistics, and community programs, ensuring each project runs smoothly from beginning to end.
Creates visual storytelling, manages communications, and designs materials that share the mission and impact of Healing in Arts.
Family changed. Stability shifted. A deep sense of isolation settled in. Not the kind that fades after a few days, but the kind that lingers and makes you wonder if anyone truly sees you. That season of loss, confusion, and loneliness became an unexpected turning point. It revealed a deep need for connection, belonging, and hope—and ultimately became the foundation for everything that followed.
Through partnerships, we use art to inspire healing, empower individuals, and celebrate creativity.
Every Healing in Arts program is trauma informed. Each experience fosters connection, emotional expression, and belonging. Together, they create safe spaces where people find hope and healing.
As Seen on EightWest
WOOD TV's EightWest featured the Art of Resilience exhibit at ArtPrize. This year's exhibit includes 22 original works by veteran artists and 10 collaborative projects created by veterans and military families. Over the last six years, almost 100 veteran ArtPrize entries have been featured.
Art of Resilience Exhibit
Veterans Memorial Park, 101 Fulton St E, Grand Rapids, MI 49503