Your Art Your Story

Your Art Your Story Nonprofit focusing on creative wellness, grief support & mental health resources

💙 Children’s Grief Awareness 💙Today we honor the strength of children and teens grieving someone they love. When that lo...
11/20/2025

💙 Children’s Grief Awareness 💙
Today we honor the strength of children and teens grieving someone they love. When that loss is by su***de, finding understanding and hope can feel especially hard. We’ve curated a list of age appropriate books to support young people experiencing grief. Some of these books are interactive to inspire journaling and conversation. Click the link to explore the list and share these resources with families who may need them. Together, we can remind every grieving child they are not alone.
https://www.yourartyourstory.org/blog-main/2025/10/28/book-list
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🌟 Manifest Your Dreams! Join us for an inspiring Vision Board Workshop where you may turn your goals into something you ...
11/07/2025

🌟 Manifest Your Dreams!
Join us for an inspiring Vision Board Workshop where you may turn your goals into something you can see, feel, and believe in!

Date: November 11
Location: Arizona Artists Guild Studio
Time: 6:00 to 8:00 PM

Come with your dreams, leave with a clear vision and renewed motivation.
We’ll provide materials, guidance, and a creative space for you to design the life you’re meant to live!

Reserve your spot in this workshop:
https://arizonaartistsguild.net/creative-journey-registration-vision-board-with-tess-mosko-scherer/

I’m truly honored to be named an Arts Hero by On Media for my work with Your Art Your Story. We create art spaces to sup...
11/02/2025

I’m truly honored to be named an Arts Hero by On Media for my work with Your Art Your Story. We create art spaces to support survivors of su***de loss, with a goal of providing opportunities for connection and creative expression. This recognition is not just for me, but for the artists, volunteers, and community members who make this work possible.
Thank you, On Media, for highlighting the power of art to transform, comfort, and bring people together.

During the Unspoken : Survivor Stories exhibit, our community came together in powerful ways — creating, reflecting, and...
10/26/2025

During the Unspoken : Survivor Stories exhibit, our community came together in powerful ways — creating, reflecting, and sharing through art.

From prayer flags carrying messages of hope, to broken bowls mended with gold, to the laughter and connection of Art Play Day, each workshop showed how creativity can inspire, connect, and give voice to unspoken stories.

We’re deeply grateful to everyone who participated and shared their light — the artists whose work created this powerful exhibit, volunteers who facilitated the workshops and helped with set up and clean up, and to our wonderful partners, the mood room , AZ Art Alliance and Arizona Artists Guild, for helping make these experiences possible.

Some photos of kintsugi bowls made at the mood room during the Unspoken Exhibit. Thanks to everyone who participated in ...
09/28/2025

Some photos of kintsugi bowls made at the mood room during the Unspoken Exhibit. Thanks to everyone who participated in the workshops during the exhibit and thanks to the mood room for hosting us in a sunlight filled gallery space- , we hope to do it again soon

Join us this Saturday 9/13/25 from 1-4 PM at Mood Room for a hands-on Kintsugi Workshop. The ancient Japanese practice o...
09/12/2025

Join us this Saturday 9/13/25 from 1-4 PM at Mood Room for a hands-on Kintsugi Workshop. The ancient Japanese practice of kintsugi teaches us that brokenness is not something to hide but an essential part of our wholeness. In this workshop, participants will select a ceramic bowl, break it, and thoughtfully transform it through painting, writing, and repair.
This will be the third time that Tess Mosko Scherer and I will co-host this workshop and hope to see you there.
Click on the link to learn more and sign up.
https://azartalliance.com/kintsugi-with-kristel-nielsen-and-tess-mosko-scherer-2025/

✨ Creating Healing & Hope through ArtIn recognition of Su***de Prevention Awareness Month, we gathered for a special pra...
09/07/2025

✨ Creating Healing & Hope through Art

In recognition of Su***de Prevention Awareness Month, we gathered for a special prayer flag-making workshop facilitated by Rachel Barlow at Unspoken : Survivor Stories art exhibit yesterday. Many thanks to Rachel and everyone who came to yesterday's workshop at the mood room! Also, thank you to our generous donors and community partners who provided materials, fabric and volunteers to make this free workshop possible.

Through this process, we’re joining a collective effort to support and uplift one another. Swipe through to see some of the beautiful prayer flags created during class. Each one is a reminder that there is always hope, even in the hardest moments.

The exhibit is open to the public in person through September 28.
For more info about the exhibit and to visit either in person or online, check out https://azartalliance.com/unspoken-survivors-stories-virtual-exhibition-2025/

If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out. There is help, and you are never alone.

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A Beautiful Evening at the "Unspoken" ReceptionThank you to everyone who joined us last night for the opening reception ...
09/07/2025

A Beautiful Evening at the "Unspoken" Reception
Thank you to everyone who joined us last night for the opening reception of "Unspoken", in recognition of Su***de Prevention Awareness Month. It was a night filled with connection, conversation, and powerful art.
The exhibit is open now through September 28 — showcasing work from artists like Gail A. McFarland, Lisa Wayman, Mariela Paeva, Kris Kollasch, Makayla L. Norris, Chloe Jade Roskowinski and many, many more. Over the next weeks, we will be featuring art by artists in the show.

Exhibit Dates: Now through September 28ďż˝
In-Person: mood room gallery in Phoenix, AZďż˝
Virtual Show: https://azartalliance.com/unspoken-survivors-stories-virtual-exhibition-2025/

Whether you visit in person or online, let’s continue the conversation to raise awareness through art.
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Closing Post – 2025 Mental Health Awareness Art Show We are honored to feature John Talbot and his powerful piece, “Stil...
08/30/2025

Closing Post – 2025 Mental Health Awareness Art Show
We are honored to feature John Talbot and his powerful piece, “Still, Joy.”

As we close this year’s exhibition, John’s artwork is a beautiful reminder of resilience, hope, and the strength to find joy even through life's challenges. "Still, Joy" speaks to the courage it takes to keep moving forward and is a fitting closing message for this years' Mental Health Awareness exhibition.

Thank you to all the artists, supporters, and participants who have made this year’s exhibition memorable.

Stay inspired, keep creating, and remember: You are never alone.

https://www.yourartyourstory.org/blog-main/virtual-exhibit-mental-health-art-show2025

4th Annual Mental Health Awareness Art Show Featured Photograph: “Infinite Breeze” by Christine BarnesThis tranquil trop...
08/28/2025

4th Annual Mental Health Awareness Art Show
Featured Photograph: “Infinite Breeze” by Christine Barnes

This tranquil tropical scene captures the serene flow of nature, offering a moment of peace and reflection.
We invite you to visit the 4th Annual Mental Health Awareness Art Show and see more inspiring art and photography.

https://www.yourartyourstory.org/blog-main/virtual-exhibit-mental-health-art-show2025

Today's featured artist is Michael Groff Today, we’re proud to feature Michael Groff, an artist who finds peace and calm...
08/26/2025

Today's featured artist is Michael Groff
Today, we’re proud to feature Michael Groff, an artist who finds peace and calm through his work. As Michael says, “Art brings me a sense of calm. I feel at peace when blending colors and tone, watching as shapes emerge to create forms.” This soothing process of creation is reflected in every piece Michael creates.

Visit the 4th Annual Mental Health Awareness virtual gallery to see more art by Michael and other artists who are helping to raise awareness by sharing their stories to inspire others. The gallery is open!
https://www.yourartyourstory.org/blog-main/virtual-exhibit-mental-health-art-show2025

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