AFJ’s Summer Interns are Ready to Soar!
We’re filled with a mix of pride and bittersweetness as we bid farewell to our extraordinary summer interns. Justin Kidd Jones and Julian Moore have been invaluable members of the […]
Volunteer of the Month – Spotlight on the behind the scenes and a wonderful volunteer!
In continuing to honor the wonderful individuals who make up the volunteer world of Art for the Journey, the individual we are honoring for the month of April is Mary
Volunteer of the Month – Spotlight on AFJ’s Veterans art program and an amazing volunteer!
In 2024, Art for the Journey will highlight one volunteer to honor each month! The volunteer of the month will be recognized for their time, dedication, contribution and creativity to
Delegate Kaye Kory invites Art for the Journey to the 8th annual “Art-Ability” art show
Fairfax Delegate Kaye Kory invites Art for the Journey to join with other organizations such as St. Josephs Villa and ARC in displaying works of art by individuals living with
Art is a window to the world for Anna Julia Cooper Students
Art is a window to the world, opening sight-lines to people, places, and experiences that exist outside of our daily routines. Students at Anna Julia Cooper School experienced this firsthand
Meet our 2022-2023 Work-Study Team!
Meet our 2022-2023 Federal Work-Study team! Art for the Journey is honored to have this exceptionally talented student staff team assist us in all of our programs, as well as
Veterans Art Program Update
As we have not been able to enter the McGuire Veterans hospital since the onset of the pandemic, we have found other ways to provide services to our veterans. This
Traveling Exhibit: The Art of Community Postcard Project
Art for the Journey, a 501c3 non-profit organization, and a Richmond, VA-based art-making organization with the mission of helping our community overcome barriers through art. We transform lives by offering
The Art of Community Engagement
Art for the Journey, a 501c3 non-profit organization, and a Richmond, VA-based art-making organization with the mission of helping our community overcome barriers through art. We transform lives by offering
About Art for the Journey
“About Art for the Journey”, as described by staff and community partners is a 25 minute video that explains the origin of the organization, the mission, and why Art for
The 5th Annual Art Exhibition and Celebration: A Delightful Success
The gala celebration was a beacon of joy amidst strange times. In a single night, the AFJ community helped to raise nearly sixty thousand dollars towards helping others overcome barriers
The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine Virtual Art for the Journey Exhibit
It is so exciting to have Art for the Journey and Scripps Gerontology Center – OMA program art on display at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine! We are
Art-Making with Phenomenal Veterans at the Ken Wright Memorial Wing of the Virginia War Memorial
For veterans, art-making is a powerfully healing experience. On the morning of Thursday, October 1st, Art For the Journey held a veterans event at the Ken Wright Memorial Wing. The
Wondering How to Purchase Tickets for the Art Exhibition & Celebration? Please Read!
Our fifth annual gala event is coming soon! We could not be more excited about this art-filled, gorgeous fundraising event that helps us to bring projects and connection to the
Happy, Helpful, and Hybrid: Our Online & In-Person OMA Training was a Great Success!
Art for the Journey recently conducted an Opening Minds Through Art “practicum”, the in-person portion of our hybrid training course at the fantastic Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen, Virginia.