Photo from Path with Art website
Path with Art is a non-profit organization that provides access to the arts for adults in recovery from homeless, addiction, and trauma. The organization’s website states:
“For some, the compounding effects of poverty, mental illness, or lack of a family support system can lead to a downward spiral where inner wounds manifest in homelessness, addiction, and disconnection from society. The results can be seen every day in every city across the U.S.
We believe creative engagement is a powerful means to reconnect individuals to self and self-worth. It is also a powerful tool for understanding and appreciating one other's humanity.
Creativity is both a product and a salve for the hurt places, as George Braque writes: Art is a wound, turned into light. ”
This summer, Path with Art is inviting the general public to contribute poems to a collective art project inspired by the prompt, We Are All Here.
In addition, Path with Art is sponsoring:
Twice this summer, a jury of local poets will select a handful of submissions to serve as inspiration for artistic banners. These banners will be displayed in Occidental Square (2016) and the Seattle Symphony (2017).
In addition, Path with Art is sponsoring:
- Public banner painting parties in downtown Seattle’s Occidental Square on July 15 and August 19 during the hours of 3—5PM.
- Free, drop in poetry and painting workshops at the same place on Fridays from July 22—August 12 during the hours of 3—5PM.
Twice this summer, a jury of local poets will select a handful of submissions to serve as inspiration for artistic banners. These banners will be displayed in Occidental Square (2016) and the Seattle Symphony (2017).
So join in Path with Art’s public creativity call by writing a poem, painting a banner, attending a workshop, and/or by making a donation!
I’ve submitted my below poem.
I’ve submitted my below poem.
On the bus
I exist amidst many worlds
One-sided, plugged-in conversations
Float over
Silent many selves
Wheels turn
Bringing me closer
Home
I exist amidst many worlds
One-sided, plugged-in conversations
Float over
Silent many selves
Wheels turn
Bringing me closer
Home
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Author and artist, Kathryn V. White's most recent book, Rumble Tumble Joy: A Journey for Healing, Inspiration, and Wholeness, is a finalist in the 2014 Wishing Shelf Book Awards. Her art is available as fine art prints. Find out more at: www.kathrynVwhite.com
Author and artist, Kathryn V. White's most recent book, Rumble Tumble Joy: A Journey for Healing, Inspiration, and Wholeness, is a finalist in the 2014 Wishing Shelf Book Awards. Her art is available as fine art prints. Find out more at: www.kathrynVwhite.com
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