Share your work in our Art Saves Lives submission period! Join us in celebrating the power of art and the voices of our community.
At CBAW, we believe in the transformative power of art. We are excited to invite you to share your personal story through a 500 to 800 word essay or a visual art piece. In this Art Saves Lives submissions period, we want to hear about how art has influenced your life, your creative journey, the joy and pain in your process, and moments of self-discovery.
Inspired by Edward R. Murrow’s “This I Believe” series, where individuals share powerful beliefs rooted in their personal experiences, we encourage you to reflect your genuine voice and perspective in your submission. This is your chance to let your unique story shine and inspire others.
Selected essays will be published on the Art Saves Lives page of our website, and visual art will be featured in a future CBAW digital gallery. This is a wonderful opportunity to showcase your work and connect with a community that values the impact of art.
Important Dates to Remember:
- Art Saves Lives Submissions Open: November 15, 2024
- Art Saves Lives Submissions Deadline: December 31, 2024
To get you inspired, we will be resharing some of our Art Saves Lives essays on social media over the next few weeks. You can also explore the entire series right now on our Art Saves Lives page.
Make sure you are signed up for the CBAW newsletter to receive a reminder when our open submission form goes live. We cannot wait to see your work and hear your story!
Join us in celebrating the power of art and the voices of our community.
About Community Building Art Works (CBAW)
Community Building Art Works builds bridges between veterans and citizens using the language of creative expression to promote empathy, foster understanding, and build authentic community. Through online and in-person workshops led by professional artists, Community Building Art Works builds connected communities where veterans and civilians share creative expression, mutual understanding and support. Our art and poetry workshops have reached tens of thousands of service members, veterans, military family members, caregivers, and healthcare workers. CBAW encourages the use of arts as a tool for narration, self-care and socialization for those struggling with emotional and physical injuries caused by trauma. Learn more at cbaw.org/about-us.
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.