The Art of Caring
is a unique project that brings
together gifted artists and
a caring community to offer
hope and healing to our
neighbors in crisis and
celebrate the joy of the
arts in our lives.

 
Through the Art of Caring, Vera House invites
artists & performers to use their creativity as a forum
to speak out against domestic and sexual violence.

We are honored to partner with so many generous artists, organizations,
sponsors, venues, donors & facilitators in the Syracuse area, including:
 

Westcott Community
Center Art Gallery

The Peddler Foundation

Monday Night Poetry
 

King's Theatre

pianist - Dr. Kevin Moore

workshop facilitators
Evelyn Ayers-Marsh
Gina Fortino
DeEtte Frary
Meredith Snow &
Maria Strazzulla

artists
Debra Faes
&
Brenda Plumley

The Art of Caring also offers the healing gifts of creativity therapy to Vera House clients
through the "Survivors' Art" program. With the guidance of professional facilitators,
survivors create art pieces that tell compelling stories of anguish and hope.

Survivors' Art on display in Syracuse at Jazz Central [left] and in Buffalo at the 2006 NYSCASA Conference [right].

"Survivors' Art" exhibits are seen at professional galleries and other venues
throughout the community, and all proceeds from artwork sales
benefit the mission and services of Vera House.