Artists For Trauma Event Recap

MARCH 29, 2023

Artists For Trauma is an organization founded with the goal of providing survivors of military and civilian trauma with assistance with their long-term recovery through a creative healing process. By inviting multidisciplinary artists to offer fun and free healing programs, they hope to encourage artistic expression that is also healing for survivors. Artists for Trauma was founded by Laura Shafpe in 2011, for her art was a mode of healing from her physical wounds. For many trauma victims, recovery is a long and arduous journey; AFT believes there is an inherent ability in the arts to calm the mind and soothe. By pairing trauma survivors with artists in the area of their interest, AFT hopes to provide survivors with the tools to heighten their awareness, creativity, and engagement. 

Over the weekend, we participated in the Karen Michelle & Artists for Trauma Love Your Body Event, A runway show celebrating established and emerging fashion designers with a beautiful art show and an amazing vendor marketplace. Some featured caused included the American Foundation for Suicide prevention, an organization dedicated to fostering the importance of mental health awareness in todays society.