CBAW at the 5th Annual Equity, Inclusion, and Justice Summit!
On Tuesday, October 29th, Community Building Art Works had the honor of participating in the Minority Veterans of America’s 5th Annual Equity, Inclusion, and Justice Summit. This year’s theme, “Our Future in Full Color,” truly resonated with our mission and values.
One of the highlights of our involvement was a beautiful virtual workshop on gratitude mandalas, led by the talented Valerie Acosta. Valerie’s session was a heartfelt exploration of gratitude through art, and we were thrilled to see the stunning creations that emerged from this workshop. Here are a few examples of the incredible mandalas crafted by Valerie and one of our gifted participants.
In addition to the workshop, we hosted a virtual table where summit attendees could learn more about CBAW and our mission. Our goal is to foster healing and connection through the arts by offering free, inclusive workshops that support veterans, healthcare workers, and the broader community.
We extend our deepest gratitude to Minority Veterans of America for inviting us to be part of this inspiring event. It was a pleasure to connect with so many wonderful individuals and share the joy of creating art together.
Learn more about the MVA Summit here, and to see CBAW’s full visual arts workshop schedule, click here.
CBAW Marketing & Communications Manager
Rob Haney is an artist, writer, and graphic designer with a passion for making slick-looking and fun images that catch the eye and draw viewers in. Rob worked for over 10 years in retail banking and management in their previous life, before returning to school and earning an Associates of Arts with Honors from Rock Valley College in 2012. An early addict to Twitter, Rob enjoys liking and resharing cool stuff and interacting with people who hold similar interests on the internet. When not online, Rob writes and reads poetry, creates both physical and digital artwork, and watches British mystery shows.