Healing HeARTS, a testament to the power of art in fostering healing and growth. This exhibit showcased the work of more than a dozen individuals who have been impacted by gun violence. Through a transformative program facilitated by the Indy Arts Center and Brooke’s Place, in partnership with the Indy Peace Fellowship, participants embarked on a ten-week journey of artistic exploration and peer support.

Participating Healing HeARTISTS + Their Work

During the program, participants expressed their feelings using different art techniques, such as glassblowing, printmaking, and ceramics. With the help of instructors and grief support leaders, they found comfort and strength in creating art together. This experience became a safe space where they could share their emotions and connect with others who understood their journey.

  • A. Bledsoe, True Connection, Ceramic

  • Bernard Mickle, The Safari, Ceramic

  • B. Dennis, Big B, Steel

  • B. Dennis, Capture, Steel

  • B. Dennis, Industry, Steel

  • B. Dennis, Inner You, Steel

  • Bre Engle, Home Is Where The Heart Is, Steel

  • Bre Engle, I Tried, Steel

  • B. Bonilla, Honduras, Glass

  • LaJuan Harris, Coffee F1rst, Ceramic

  • Dave McKnight, Nautical Luck, Steel

  • Dave McKnight, Majesty, Glass

  • Dave McKnight, God Did, Linocut

  • D. Lewis, Power, Glass

  • Eric Simmons, Lysa, Glass

  • Floyd Carson, Cloak of Colors, Glass

  • J. Taylor, Untitled, Ceramic

  • J. Taylor, Untitled, Steel

  • J. Taylor, The Art of Life, Glass

  • J. Taylor, Jacob Picasso, Linocut

  • The Artist Known as “J”, The Unknown, Ceramic

  • K. Bailey, Lines Behind Life, Linocut

  • Larry Wilson, POUR UP DRANK, Ceramic

  • Myles Simmons, Block Chain, Steel

  • Myles Simmons, Personal Growth, Glass

  • S. Sowell, So, I Tried.., Ceramic

  • S. Mills, Untitled, Glass

  • S. Mills, 3rd World, Linocut

  • Shonda Hyatt, My Cup is Full, Ceramic

  • Shonda Hyatt, Bloom Where You Are Planted, Glass

  • T. Cissell, Yae’r Golden Cup, Ceramic

  • T. Cissell, Concrete Rose, Glass

  • Taylor Sanders, My Heart, Ceramic

  • Taylor Sanders, Spiderman, Linocut

  • J. Phillips, Salt Shaker, Ceramic

  • T. Doss, Spoken Mug, Ceramic

  • T. Doss, Heart Attack, Linocut

  • Tom Shiveley, Peace, Glass

  • T. Hamilton, Hamilton Family, Glass

  • T. Hamilton, Tre1, Glass

  • Tylan Ackles, Vessel, Steel

  • Healing Hearts helps me with my attitude. I could be having a bad day or week. Healing Hearts is where I can express myself.

  • The Program has helped me think differently and has helped give me direction. I have enjoyed Healing HeARTs and being exposed to new things. Also, the counseling has helped me deal with some difficult things in my life.

  • Healing HeARTs has been a great experience and allowed me to be creative. I have enjoyed the support of the group.

Indy Peace Healing HeARTS in the News

A Partnership for Peace

Individuals from the Indy Peace Fellowship learned glassblowing, printmaking, ceramics, and more as part of Healing HeARTs, a program that uses artmaking and grief support to process complicated emotions and trauma. It’s a partnership between Indy Peace, Brooke’s Place, and the Indy Art Center.