NEWSLETTER

October 2, 2024

During times of uncertainty and crisis, the arts have always played a crucial role in helping communities heal, connect, and rebuild. Looking back on the pandemic, we saw how creativity—whether through virtual concerts, community art projects, or online performances—offered a lifeline to so many. The arts helped us express emotions, stay connected despite isolation, and make sense of a world turned upside down.

Now, as our community faces  the devastation from Hurricane Helene and the chemical fire in Conyers, the arts once again offer a beacon of hope and resilience. Whether through local initiatives like rebuilding community spaces, hosting art therapy sessions, or creating public art that reflects our collective strength, we can turn to the arts as a way to process grief, inspire recovery, and foster unity. 

Our nonprofit is committed to ensuring that these healing moments through the arts continue. As our community and others like it work to restore our homes, we believe in the transformative power of creativity and its ability to spark change. Even in the most challenging circumstances.

Together, we can use the arts to uplift, heal, and rebuild. Let’s continue to look for ways to support each other during the ongoing crisis.

In Community,

Jennifer Bauer-Lyons 

Executive Director