A PLACE OF HER OWN (PLACE) is passionately dedicated to nurturing the well-being of women, with a specific emphasis on women of color, through the transformative power of the arts. Our mission is to ignite and sustain confidence, feminine leadership, and compassion among women. To achieve this, PLACE provides trauma-informed art-based tools, establishes a culturally sensitive community, and offers public platforms for exploration and healing of wounds from generational trauma.

In the face of challenges such as colonization, forced migration, patriarchy, and cultural conditioning, PLACE strives to create culturally based social justice platforms. These platforms empower women to speak their truths, embrace their inherent power, and release judgment, guilt, and shame. Through professional virtual and public presentations, as well as exhibitions, we aim to provide visibility, collectively building sanctuary and inviting audience participation.

At PLACE, we encourage women to define their aspirations and self-worth through the creation of intuitive art using found objects. No prior art experience is necessary. The culmination of this process results in final artworks that serve as answers to the profound question: 'If you had a place of your own, what would it be?'

Our Goals