Chair painting at Women and Wellness conference for cancer survivors!

When Connie Hom, CEO Buckingham Greenery, and the Co-Chair of the Massey Cancer Center’s Women and Wellness committee which raises hundreds of Thousands of dollars to support women through research, education and more asked Art for the Journey to join in – We said YES!

Cindy Paullin, Executive Director and Lauren Paullin, Director of Youth Programs – AFJ presented in the morning to conference goers about how Art, Trauma Informed Care, and Well-being co-exist. We shared the work of Art for the Journey through all of our programs and described how we ourselves have found well-being though creative expression, and how Art for the Journey touches hearts through volunteer engagement, and and helps participants find healing through art.

by the conference goers both survivors and Massey medical personnel

Chair painting started as a wonderful idea by the staff of Women and Wellness. They wanted to tap into creativity, and Art for the Journey jumped on board to help. Jamie Wigginton, Director of Operations and Volunteers, formed a team of volunteers including 4 Art for the Journey Board Members!

Thank you Nan Pascal, Nannette Bailey, Diana Robinson and Connie Hom for being hands on AFJ Board Members! Thank you new volunteers Tarnesia Evans and Heather Galvan, Karen Siler, and wonderful staffer Melba Gibbs for Joining with Jamie, Cindy and Lauren. What a great team!

Join Art for the Journey for a night of art, food, drink, and pickleball! This "Mash-up" of ART and PICKLEBALL is a fun way to share the mission of Art for the Journey to transform lives through art and community!

This year, we have a super fun evening planned. There will be lots of art donated by local area artists, pickleball demos, pickleball courts for play, and lots of delicious food from the Sharper Palette, Belle Isle cocktails, a delicious assortment of fine wine, and a wonderful silent auction. You can play or you can simply watch and mingle! You can definitely see and bid on art, and enjoy the new and different ambience! Also, if you can not attend, you can register to bid on art during the silent auction right from home. We do hope to see you there!!!

Help Art for the Journey by attending the event, and you will make a difference in the lives of people ages five to 105! Art for the Journey seeks to deliver and promote positive mental health and well-being for those who have least access. This fun event will also help others!