We admire stoics. Those who bear the wounds of this life in venerable silence. The grandfather or uncle who never spoke of their wartime experiences, for instance. We might pity stoics, too. Those who never found a voice of their own—the words, the ability, the...
A message from Art Saves Lives editor, Ben Weakley about our open submissions period. We build community one story, one voice, at a time. In February this year, my dear friend and colleague Seema Reza entrusted me to be the editor of an essay series that enacted a...
CBAW in Community with Caregivers at Navy Safe Harbor Event. We were honored to partner with the Navy Safe Harbor Foundation for their 2024 annual Caregiver Event. It was inspiring to engage with these resilient caregivers and lead them through a reflective self-care...
Here is a reminder, dear Ryan: staying grounded and rooted in the present time and current day is the most important part. October 1, 2023 Dear Ryan, You did it! You are doing it, and you will continue to do it, which is that which you are here to...
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...
