“What stood out most to me was the way each student brought their personality into the work. Some were quiet and focused, while others shared stories and laughter as they sewed. The sewing room became a space of encouragement, patience, and pride. Every stitch was more than a task; it was a celebration of ability and creativity.”

- Ja’Leesa Williams 

“Art is the visual evidence of exploration and expression at both personal and community levels. An extraordinary number of visual renderings of excitement, fear, sadness, disgust, surprise, anger, joy, and gratitude were produced. It was important to offer modified use(s) of art media (such as larger grips on drawing supplies and paint brushes) while also continuing to offer more technically advanced art media, with no modification, to allow the students to demonstrate high-level or growing competencies with art media and techniques. Let us be as open as the artists were while creating the art. Emotions are equitable, uniting us through common humanity.”

- Kristine Peterson