The AFJ Frable Art Studio has re-opened on Independence Golf Club’s Pristine Golf Course!

We are delighted to be back in the AFJ Frable Art Studio, nestled on a beautiful portion of the gorgeous Independence Golf Club. Some people may not know that an art studio is here, but from this place, we are able to coordinate and plan specially designed art programs to people all around the Richmond area, and provide a special retreat for those that participate in our services, like veterans living with PTSD and children from the East End of Richmond with the partnership of the Youth Life Foundation.

AFJ is keeping social distancing and PPE available for any visitor. We are safety-focused and enthusiastic about having visitors like staff, volunteers and participants again. Golfers will spy the Art for the Journey volunteers driving cars down on the wide golf road with our heart logo to this very special place to plan and deliver art services designed to promote well-being for underserved adults and children.

“At Independence, we strive to be so much more than a golf club. We offer fun, entertainment and leisure for just about everyone.”

Independence Golf Club is a beautiful golf community that is often open to the public, and we highly recommend participating in one of their many family and community-oriented programs!

From golf on the beautiful course, a new high ropes course, to weddings, wine, and a wide variety of golfing programs and coaching opportunities, Independence Golf Club is as community-oriented as it is visually astonishing. On their website, the Independence Golf Club announces that “At Independence, we strive to be so much more than a golf club. We offer fun, entertainment and leisure for just about everyone.”

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!