The Trenton Community A-TEAM supports, develops, and promotes self-taught, local artists because art can be transformative by reframing the artist's connectedness to self and others and by enhancing community pride.
The Trenton Community A-TEAM supports, develops, and promotes self-taught, local artists because art can be transformative by reframing the artist's connectedness to self and others and by enhancing community pride.
“I like to see other people enjoying my art. That makes me feel like I’ve done something nice for someone”
“My art expresses my feelings. I like the idea that when people look at my art, they get the feelings, too.”
“I don’t have too much to say about my art… It’s peaceful and I love when people enjoy it.”
“I feel like I’m escaping when I do art. I lock myself into whatever picture I’m drawing.”
“I like making people smile. It makes me feel appreciated and warm inside.”
“I really, really enjoy doing it. Helping others puts a smile on my face and on their faces, too.”
“I love art because it’s from the heart. It relaxes you. It’s like you’re in another world.”
“By the grace of God, I’m gonna keep doing my art ‘til I can’t do it no more. When I’m doing art, I feel perfect.”
“Art makes my mind bigger because it shows me something I’ve never seen before.”
“I do art because it’s a challenge. It’s like being able to beat the person you used to be, a competition between the “old” me and the “new” me.”
“My inspiration is art as a way to relax. When I see something, I just want to draw it. It’s a dream state”