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... >>
A Window Between Worlds trains, supports, and collaborates with staff at human service organizations to provide safety and healing through hands-on art workshops.
A Window Between Worlds trains, supports, and collaborates with staff at human service organizations to provide safety and healing through hands-on art workshops.
Creating art is a human right. Art honors and reflects multiple aspects of a person’s identity and personal experiences. No matter what our background, we all have the power to
Communities of practice are groups of people who share a concern or a passion for something they do and learn through consistent collaboration how to do it better. As a
Our next training is May 14-15. Applications will be available February 28. Additional 2020 trainings are July 23-24 and November 5-6. Applications are generally available 2 months before each training.
We welcome you to join others in being a part of our community art initiative Touchstones.
We welcome you to join others in being a part of our community art initiative Touchstones.
Our community art initiative At the Core: Transforming Trauma Together, led by artist Fabian Debora, combines Touchstones — small pieces of art to carry with you — with mural making to empower individuals
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 Cathy
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
For a small amount each month, you can make a huge impact!
For a small amount each month, you can make a huge impact!
In 27 years over 200,000 adults and children 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... >>
A Window Between Worlds is honored to have so many advocates who share our mission with their friends, family and colleagues. Creating an online campaign is a wonderful way to