Not until working with A Window Between Worlds was the emotional chain of violence finally broken for this survivor. Maura shares how the Take a Walk in My Shoes project allowed her to say, “Enough! This is it! Art was the key to breaking past my frustration and finally being able to express what I was feeling.”
Not until working with A Window Between Worlds was the emotional chain of violence finally broken for this survivor. Maura shares how the Take a Walk in My Shoes project allowed her to say, “Enough! This is it! Art was the key to breaking past my frustration and finally being able to express what I was feeling.”
On average, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States. On a typical day, there are more than 20,000 phone calls... >>
A Window Between Worlds views art as a catalyst for profound breakthroughs leading to growth and change. Through creating art, participants can begin to define and acknowledge what is important
63% of boys, age 11-20 who commit murder, kill the man who was abusing their mother.* A child witnessing domestic violence is the strongest risk factor for transmitting violent... >>
Over the last 25 years, A Window Between Worlds has developed a collaborative, grassroots model of leadership to achieve maximum impact for those we serve.
Over the last 25 years, A Window Between Worlds has developed a collaborative, grassroots model of leadership to achieve maximum impact for those we serve.
Creating art can be a gentle and effective process to support adults in moving forward from trauma that has occurred at any point in their lives. AWBW’s Adult Windows program offers
The impact of violence and abuse in childhood can have a devastating and long-lasting effect. Children who have experienced trauma often lose a sense of safety and security essential to
Adult Leadership Training – August 24-25, 2017 | Apply Here Application Deadline: Friday, July 21, 2017 by 3pm PDT Children’s Leadership Training – November 2-3, 2017 | Apply Here Application
In celebration of A Window Between Worlds’ 25th Anniversary, we welcome you to be a part of Touchstones, a year-long interactive art project.
In celebration of A Window Between Worlds’ 25th Anniversary, we welcome you to be a part of Touchstones, a year-long interactive art project.
Our community art initiative At the Core: Transforming Trauma Together, led by artist Fabian Debora, represents our innermost selves, and the hearts of our communities, coming together to use art to transform
For over two decades AWBW has shared art as a touchstone of change for those impacted by violence and trauma. Touchstones: A Creative Journey, led by artist and AWBW founder
Each step of the way the work of A Window Between Worlds has been made possible by support from artists across the country. We are honored by their dedication in
Save the date and join us for our annual family-fun celebration Art in the Afternoon on Saturday, May 6, 2017.
Save the date and join us for our annual family-fun celebration Art in the Afternoon on Saturday, May 6, 2017.
In 25 years over 200,000 women, children and men have participated in A Window Between Worlds art workshops. It is the collaboration and support of the entire AWBW family —
Join AWBW for our Volunteer Day on the third Saturday of each month to support our programs and fundraising events. Our group gathers at our Venice studios to complete... >>
Please join A Window Between Worlds for our spring Advocate Huddle to learn more about the role you can play throughout 2017, particularly our upcoming event Art in the Afternoon.