by Art Saves Lives | Mar 28, 2024 | Art Saves Lives, Blog
“No one is coming to save us, so we create, we connect, and we save ourselves.” In a writing workshop, a line appears from my subconscious as if by magic, repeated again and again down the page of my notebook – no one is coming to save us. I close my eyes...
by Art Saves Lives | Feb 29, 2024 | Art Saves Lives, Blog
Editor’s Introductionby Ben Weakley | February 29th, 2024 It is with great joy that I introduce Art Saves Lives, an essay series by Community Building Art Works. In this series, we offer you the words of people who spend their lives and talents bearing witness,...
by Seema Reza | Feb 5, 2024 | Art Saves Lives, Blog
Seema Reza on CBAW’s all-new essay series, curated by herself & edited by Ben Weakley. I begin writing workshops with new groups of people by saying “Writing has saved my life. It continues to save my life on a regular basis.” I say it because it’s true. I...
