Strength in Symbols: Community Art & Resilience Festival
Strength in Symbols: Community Art & Resilience Festival
Resilience is a story worth sharing, and art is one of the most powerful ways to tell it. The Strength in Symbols Festival is a community-centered event that brings survivors, families, veterans, first responders, and supporters together to create, celebrate, and honor the journey of healing.
What to Expect
Community Mural Project – Participants add their own symbol, word, or design to a collective mural that becomes a lasting tribute to resilience.
Symbolic Craft Stations – Families and children create art inspired by the Coin of Resilience, Spartan helmet, and Kraken — symbols that reflect strength and support.
Story Walls – A safe space where individuals can anonymously or openly write down short reflections, affirmations, or parts of their journey for others to read and draw inspiration from.
Live Music & Performances – Uplifting performances from local artists who use creativity to inspire healing and hope.
Healing Resource Fair – Access to community partners, mental health resources, and organizations dedicated to survivor support.
Why Attend
Celebrate resilience through creativity and community.
Contribute to a permanent piece of art that honors survivors and their stories.
Provide families, children, and adults with safe, expressive outlets for healing.
Build a stronger community rooted in solidarity, courage, and shared purpose.
💠 When art meets resilience, stories are transformed, communities are strengthened, and every participant leaves reminded: your story matters, your strength is real.