Healing in Arts

06/14/2026

AARP Michigan recently interviewed Pamela Alderman about Healing in Arts’ veteran programs and the healing power of creativity. Through our Art of Resilience workshops, veterans find connection, purpose, and a safe space to share their stories through art. We've seen firsthand how creative expression can reduce isolation, build community, and foster hope. Veterans like Laszlo, an amputee Marine combat veteran, remind us why this work matters. As Laszlo shared, “This art project saved my life.” Thank you to AARP for helping shine a light on the impact of art in the veteran community through Art of Resilience Veterans.
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In Grand Rapids, U.S. military veterans and trauma survivors are eligible for arts programs and experiences through Healing in Arts, a local nonprofit.

06/04/2026

Healing in Arts is always happy to bring the healing power of art to veterans - and CalVets (Fresno, California) was no exception! Seeing their smiles and beautiful landscape paintings has us looking forward to our upcoming ArtPrize exhibit! 💙
Art of Resilience by Healing in Arts is funded in part by Creative Forces®: NEA Military Healing Arts Network, an initiative of the National Endowment in partnership with the U.S. Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs. Creative Forces Community Engagement Grant program is managed by Mid-America Arts Alliance.
National Endowment for the Arts

05/26/2026

Our founder, Pamela Alderman, was invited onto Music for the Soul to speak about our Red Jeans Redemption survivor project - and the healing that art and connection can bring to communities 💚

05/23/2026

Spreading awareness about human trafficking is something both Healing in Arts and Sacred Beginnings Transitional Program have in common. We were so pleased to display our 2025 ArtPrize exhibit Red Jeans Redemption at their gala - showcasing survivors' stories through art ❤️

05/21/2026

We appreciated the opportunity to share about our Red Jeans Redemption project — giving voice to survivors of sexual trauma through storytelling, art, and community connection and creating space for healing and hope.

Red Jeans Redemption by Healing in Arts

05/19/2026

We had a fantastic time bringing smiles and the healing power of art to West Michigan Miracle League! Seeing so many children's happy faces while painting our tiles warmed our hearts 💙

05/16/2026

In collaboration with Marge's Misfits, we brought the healing power of art to veterans in our local community. Some veterans created beautiful self-portraits, and others, creative flag designs in tribute to America's 250th 💙
Art of Resilience by Healing in Arts is funded in part by Creative Forces®: NEA Military Healing Arts Network, an initiative of the National Endowment in partnership with the U.S. Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs. Creative Forces Community Engagement Grant program is managed by Mid-America Arts Alliance.

05/12/2026

Thanks to everyone who attended our Art of Resilience veteran fundraiser at Painting with a Twist! We had a lovely evening creating beautiful art pieces with you all.We are excited to make our veteran workshops bigger and better - all thanks to you! 💗
Art of Resilience by Healing in Arts is funded in part by Creative Forces®: NEA Military Healing Arts Network, an initiative of the National Endowment in partnership with the U.S. Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs. Creative Forces Community Engagement Grant program is managed by Mid-America Arts Alliance.

05/09/2026

Art of Resilience is our continued efforts to amplify veteran voices and stories of healing through art. Helping veterans find their artistic voices is one of our greatest joys. We look forward to showcasing more of their work at this year's ArtPrize! 💙

Art of Resilience by Healing in Arts is funded in part by Creative Forces®: NEA Military Healing Arts Network, an initiative of the National Endowment in partnership with the U.S. Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs. Creative Forces Community Engagement Grant program is managed by Mid-America Arts Alliance.
National Endowment for the Arts Mid-America Arts Alliance
Creative Forces

05/05/2026

We had a wonderful time at Sacred Beginnings' Freedom Takes Flight Gala! Collaborating with them in the fight against human trafficking is of great importance to us. The work they do in our community - helping disempowered women and children stuck in cycles of abuse - is vital. Thanks for having us !