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A healing arts initiative dedicated to supporting mental and emotional well-being for families impacted by violence. Founder: @iamundefinedart

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In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month and in honor of my sister DELORES SMITH, 🩷Arizona Financial Foundation commissioned "Where We Bloom."

This artwork has been printed on notecards to share its message of resilience, connection, and community support to more people.

Arizona Financial Foundation was built on 4 pillars:
🌻Domestic Violence Awareness
🌻First Responders
🌻Financial Literacy & Education
🌻Community Engagement

Throughout October, notecards featuring this piece will be available at all Arizona Financial Credit Union branches across the state in exchange for a donation. DONATE TODAY! 🙌🏾

If you’re an Arizona Financial member with a personal account, you can make your donation and receive your notecards right there!

Non-members, no worries the process is just as simple. I visited Arizona Financial Foundation website (https://www.arizonafinancial.org/foundation), clicked “Make a Donation”, entered my card information, and hit submit. Then, I showed the representative my donation receipt, and I was all set!

Special thanks to Nika Gueci, Arizona Financial Foundation, and Arizona Financial Credit Union for supporting local artists and organizations across Arizona!!!!! THANK YOU!

#AZFinancialCU #AZFinancialFoundation
#DeloresSmith #sunflowersouls #sunflowersoulproject

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It was an honor to be a part of my first ever “Paint Phoenix Purple” event hosted by @iamundefinedart and The City Of Phoenix!

It started as a resource fair where attendees could talk to organizations that support individuals who are in need of counseling, housing, community, etc.. with a focus on victims of Domestic Violence.

We then transitioned into a guided art activity where we painted on individual canvases to create our own vase 🏺 to go along with the theme “Kintsugi”. It was a very reflective and thoughtful way to express ourselves through art! I enjoyed every minute of it!

Make sure to check out @sunflowersoulfoundation and support!

#domesticviolenceawareness #dvawarenessmonth💜 #paintphoenixpurple #phoenixviolinist #art

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Domestic Violence Awareness Month:

Paint Phoenix Purple helps spread awareness to prevent domestic violence and support victims and survivors. This campaign addresses a very serious problem that is often difficult to talk about and recognize. One in four women and one in ten men experience sexual violence, physical violence, and/or stalking by an intimate partner during their lifetime, according to the National Intimate Partner Violence and Sexual Violence Survey.

This years theme for the "Paint in the Park" event was "Resilience in Gold" inspired by the Japanese tradition of Kintsugi. This *SOLD OUT* event of 100 City of Phoenix Employees and Community members metaphorically learned how each crack and repaired fragment represents a story, a moment of survival, and the strength found in continuing forward.

I would like to thank City of Phoenix Human Services and Phoenix LGBTQ Employee team for hiring me and trusting my vision every year!

Also, the creatives who help bring my vision to life and contributed to the experience: @sampeckart , @rosewaxvinylclub and @chelseasukaymusica

And most of all, honoring MY SISTER’S DELORES SMITH LIGHT AND LOVE as we bring more awareness and healing to families and individuals. She is my FOREVER ETERNAL SUNSHINE!!!!!!!!!!🌻🌻🌻

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In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month and in honor of my sister DELORES SMITH, 🩷Arizona Financial Foundation commissioned "Where We Bloom."

This artwork has been printed on notecards to share its message of resilience, connection, and community support to more people.

Arizona Financial Foundation was built on 4 pillars:
🌻Domestic Violence Awareness
🌻First Responders
🌻Financial Literacy & Education
🌻Community Engagement

Throughout October, notecards featuring this piece will be available at all Arizona Financial Credit Union branches across the state in exchange for a donation. DONATE TODAY! 🙌🏾

If you’re an Arizona Financial member with a personal account, you can make your donation and receive your notecards right there!

Non-members, no worries the process is just as simple. I visited Arizona Financial Foundation website (link in bio), clicked “Make a Donation”, entered my card information, and hit submit. Then, I showed the representative my donation receipt, and I was all set!

Special thanks to @drnikagueci, Arizona Financial Foundation, and @azfinancialcu for supporting local artists and organizations across Arizona!!!!! THANK YOU!

#AZFinancialCU #AZFinancialFoundation
#DeloresSmith #sunflowersouls #sunflowersoulproject

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I am truly grateful for this opportunity!

In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month and in honor of my sister DELORES SMITH, 🩷Arizona Financial Foundation commissioned "Where We Bloom." This artwork shares a message of resilience, connection, and community support to more people.

Arizona Financial Foundation was built on 4 pillars:
🌻Domestic Violence Awareness
🌻First Responders
🌻Financial Literacy & Education
🌻Community Engagement

I wanted to create a vibrant storytelling piece with these pillars in mind. After watching Arizona Financial Foundation videos, reading press releases, and exploring other materials, an idea came to mind. I thought, Why not paint wildflowers in bloom? Yesssss! It reminded me of my weekend trips to Sedona, Payson or Flagstaff that brought light to my life. There were so many beautiful connections there, and I will go further in detail in my upcoming posts.

Throughout October, notecards featuring this piece will be available at all Arizona Financial Credit Union branches across the state in exchange for a donation. DONATE TODAY! 🙌🏾

Special thanks to @drnikagueci, Arizona Financial Foundation, and @azfinancialcu for supporting local artists and organizations across Arizona!!!!! THANK YOU!

#AZFinancialCU #AZFinancialFoundation
#DeloresSmith #sunflowersouls #sunflowersoulproject

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Hi baby it’s me Nani,

I think griefs got a choke hold on Nani! Since you’ve been gone, I do this thing every night as I pass the spot you were dropped at in the street. The spot you were left to fight for your life. Baby you were just 2 houses from home. I always look in the review mirror for a glimmering of hope that I would see you waiving me down. I don’t see you and i get sad about that.
My heart knows you’re not there, but a part of me still looks for you. I just want to see you face, hear your voice, and have just more moments with you! You were Nani’s 1st Gbabe and I miss you! ❤️‍🩹 #justiceforjaylenreeves #justice #A7AWWTF #touchedbyanangle #reevesstrong

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SUNFLOWER SOUL!

I was recently approached by an educator who hired me last year to come share my story and my sister’s light with her class. She shared that another educator, who had also brought her students to hear my story, was inspired that she changed her entire classroom decor to SUNFLOWERS. 🌻 Turning towards the sun has become her classroom motto.

Knowing that my sister’s light continues to inspire others in meaningful ways... means so much to me. 🌻🌻🌻's came to me in my darkest moments, when I needed to meet someone, opportunities, etc. I knew it was not a coincidence. I followed the sun, documented my journey, kept going, rested, and the list goes on. I'm just getting started and am looking forward to future projects, conferences, and programs in the near future. It’s about the journey.

Teachers words:

"Your art presentation and the story of the sunflower made such an impact on me. As I tore down my old classroom décor, I found myself rebuilding my classroom around the idea of the sunflower—always looking toward the light, standing tall, and weathering the storms.

Thank you for the impact you’ve had, not only on our students, but on me personally. Your message inspired me in ways you may never know. 🌻💛"

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STOP THE VIOLENCE!

Last night, I attended the Light Arizona Purple to Support Domestic Violence Awareness & Prevention at the Capitol.

Over the past couple of years, I have witnessed and heard about vital programs, hotlines, and prevention initiatives being cut or significantly reduced due to funding challenges and changes within government. These are not simply programs on a budget sheet, they are lifelines for individuals and communities seeking help, resources, and support.

Prevention and RESOURCES save lives. 🌻🌻🌻🌻

💜

#DeloresSmith #STOPdomesticviolence #domesticviolenceawarenessmonth

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📅 SAVE THE DATE

Join Art Heals Arizona for The Smile Soiree: A Desert Disco on February 27, 2027. 🪩🌵

Mark your calendars- February 27th, 2027.

🌻🌻🌻

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Let's heal, Sunflower Soul 🌻

ART HEALS. Art can become a bridge between what we feel inside and what we are able to express outside. It can help us create a new relationship with what we have experienced.

Try it sometime, you don't need much: Paper, pencil or some markers or paint (brush, etc) 😉 Turn on some music and start experimenting. Add layers. Paint over some things and watch your masterpiece come to life. Don’t worry about what it’s going to look like.

Life is not perfect, why should our art be. That is the beauty of it and what sets us free.

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(Watercolor, graphite, china markers, stabilo, Caran D'Ache, etc.

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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Around 100 City of Phoenix employees and community members at Encanto Park. I really enjoy facilitating this event every year.

This year, I am collaborating with:

🌻ALL VINYL RECORD PLAYING DJ ROSEWAX, she will be playing the jams for the evening. Oldies but goodies. She never disappoints!!!!

Rosewax @rosewaxvinylclub

Born and Raised, in Phoenix, Arizona. Rosewax is an all vinyl record playing DJ. In, 2012, she first played publicly in an art galleries in the Phoenix Art Scene.
Music Selections start in the 1950's all the way to early 2000. Rosewax brings a feminine aura to her music; playing songs a male DJ might not play.
Rosewax plays for the people, you can always find her somewhere in the Valley of the Sun. Music keeps her Connected to the Community and that's her Why.

🌻Chelsea was recommended by a trusted organization @bgbgcollective (Thank you) As soon as I saw her style. I knew I had to hire her. She will be playing two songs at the beginning of programming.

Chelsea @chelseasukaymusica

Chelsea is a Southern California born, self taught instrumentalist with a passion for international music and performance. Since learning the violin at age 9, she has picked up piano, guitar, ukelele and the Andean flutes. For the last decade, she has performed locally and privately for audiences all over Southern California alongside family sharing her family's music as well as her own interpretations of well known songs. In August of 2021, Chelsea moved to Phoenix, AZ were she can now be seen and heard locally at festivals, farmers markets, and wherever her music takes her!

🌻Tiesha @sunflowersoulproject

Founder and CEO of Sunflower Soul Project, a trauma-informed healing arts organization dedicated to supporting individuals, families, and communities impacted by violence and trauma through creative expression, storytelling and evidence-informed practices.

October 15th, 2026
Encanto Park
5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Music by the one and only RoseWax
Violinist: Chelsea
Art Facilitator: Tiesha Harrison
RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/5t47exp8

Special thanks:
City of Phoenix Human Services
Phoenix LGBTQ Employee

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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month 💜

Shining light on an issue that brought so much pain as a secondary survivor of violence. My sister was a cool breeze on a summer day. A person who was chill, fun, witty, girlie girl, and loving. She was the life of the party, enjoying life and taking care of her children. She was at every event (birthday, healing events, holidays, etc.) and she loved her family so much. She was everyone’s cheerleader, always encouraging and supporting the people she loved. She was spoiled by her siblings because she was the youngest out of 9. She was my baby sister, and I had the privilege of watching her grow from a little baby into the beautiful young woman she became. I helped care for her when she was a child. I visited her during college, created her prom dresses and did her makeup, celebrated her graduations, helped move her into her dorm, assisted with resumes, made home visits, and stood by her side in the delivery room when she gave birth to my niece and nephew. I was there for so many chapters of her life, and her life matters! I honor my sister, Delores EVERY DAY. My forever SUNFLOWER SOUL.

🌻More than 1 in 3 women (34%) in the U.S. — about 43.5 million women have experienced contact sexual violence, physical violence, and/or stalking by an intimate partner during their lifetime.

🌻More than 1 in 6 men — about 20.7 million men have experienced one of those forms of intimate partner violence during their lifetime.

🌻About 1 in 5 homicide victims are killed by an intimate partner, according to CDC data. More than half of female homicide victims are killed by a current or former male intimate partner.

#sunflowersoul #DeloresSmith #sunflowersoulproject

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