Adult Programs
Whether you're looking for an outlet for self-expression, a safe space for healing, or an opportunity to connect with others, WAV’s adult programs offer transformative experiences through the power of the arts. Sign up for a workshop or support our mission today!
All adult programs are free to participants, funded by grants and business sponsorships.View the map below to see where we are making an impact.
The Impact of WAV’s ADULT Programs
Building Confidence, Connection, and Creativity
Participants in our adult programs experience profound personal growth, including:
Creative Healing Workshops
These free, open-enrollment workshops welcome individuals from all backgrounds to explore the arts in a supportive community. Sessions include:
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Community Creatures: A monthly collage-making workshop
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Seasonal Art Sessions: Rotating classes in a variety of mediums from visual arts, to filmmaking, comedy and puppetry.
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On-the-Road Workshops: Bringing creative programs to underserved communities, such as senior centers and rehabilitation facilities
Life Stories Project
Through Life Stories, WAV helps incarcerated men and women document their journeys through film and storytelling. This project includes:
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Documentary Screenings: Featuring the oral histories of women at the Ohio Reformatory for Women
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Interactive Workshops: Engaging the public in discussions about resilience and second chances
It’s a way for us, as individuals, to express how
we feel. A lot of times, people don’t listen to us. They assume we don’t know what we’re talking about, but that’s not true. We have feelings—
we love, we care, just like anyone else.
-Charlotte McGraw, Program Participant