Fresh stART is a program of the Homeless Alliance designed to provide people experiencing homelessness in Oklahoma City with a supportive environment for creating art.

 In addition to providing a potential source of income, open studio art programs enable people experiencing homelessness to express themselves creatively, manage emotional issues, develop social skills through positive interaction with a peer group, develop confidence and skills transferable to employment.

 Art allows people to temporarily escape their difficult situations and provides an opportunity to interact with peers in a positive environment. And when an artist sells something that they created, it helps build their confidence knowing that someone else values their work.

 The artwork covers a variety of mediums including mixed media, collage, water color, acrylic and colored pencil.

 Fresh stART hosts studio time three times per week at the Homeless Alliance’s Day Shelter located on their WestTown Homeless Resource Campus. Art supplies are donated by community members and monetary donations help offset the costs to operate the program.

Exhibition opening + artist reception // Thursday, January 9th
Live on the Plaza // Friday, January 10
Exhibition ends // Sunday, February 9