Art Classes
Richmond, VA
Art for the Journey is a nonprofit arts education organization dedicated to healing and connection through creative expression. Founded in 2014, they mobilize art instructors and volunteers to deliver visual art programs across Central Virginia to underserved communities, including children, seniors, veterans, incarcerated women, cancer survivors, and people in recovery. Their programs range from weekly youth art classes and intergenerational workshops to specialized trauma-informed classes and the award-winning Opening Minds through Art (OMA) methodology.
Ideal for: Underserved youth, seniors aging in place, veterans, incarcerated individuals, cancer survivors, people in recovery, medical students, and families seeking trauma-informed or therapeutic art experiences
Service area: Central Virginia, including Richmond and Chesterfield County
Trauma-Informed Approach: Specializes in art programs designed for vulnerable populations including veterans with PTSD, incarcerated women, cancer survivors, and people in recovery, using therapeutic art-making to foster resilience and healing.
Opening Minds through Art (OMA): Master Trainers in the award-winning OMA methodology, an evidence-based intergenerational program that empowers people of all cognitive abilities to make creative choices through supported partnerships.
Community-Centered Model: Operates through partnerships with schools, libraries, correctional facilities, and community organizations to maximize access and impact for under-resourced populations across Central Virginia.
Address: Shineforth Firefly Building, 3900 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23230
Phone: (804) 351-8150
Website: artforthejourney.org
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