Mark Making

Restoring HOMES! Here are some photos of the work done in 2009.
https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-restore-the-homes-sculpture-in-chattanooga

Julie Clark, fabricator of armature and top, adding her top to HOMES.
https://gofund.me/497a85cca

Getting closer to our goal to restore the HOMES sculpture but need your help! These photos were from its first installation on Main St. in 2009. Please offer your support on our gofundme campaign:
https://gofund.me/615264f61

New work from our Silverdale folks from David Rial's classes.

For decades, Frances McDonald has used art to create connection, opportunity, and a stronger sense of community for people whose voices are too often overlooked.

Since returning to Chattanooga in 1995, Frances has been an art facilitator for hundreds of children and adults experiencing homelessness, incarceration, and neurodivergent challenges through schools and nonprofit organizations. As the Founder and Executive Director of Mark Making, she continues to create opportunities for people to express themselves, discover their abilities, and make a meaningful mark on their communities.

Her advocacy has also been deeply connected to the AIM Center. Frances has served on the AIM Center Board and, for decades, has provided Members with opportunities to create public art, build connections, and share their creativity with the Chattanooga community.

Through her lifelong commitment to inclusion, creativity, and empowering others, Frances exemplifies what it means to be an Advocacy Hero. Her work reflects the belief at the heart of AIM Center’s mission: that everyone deserves the opportunity to be seen, heard, valued, and empowered to contribute to their community.

As Frances says, “Offering what I can everyday is the key to a successful and meaningful life.”

Join us at The Mental Health Hero Awards as we celebrate Frances and honor her decades of advocacy, creativity, and commitment to our community. ✨

To learn more about this event and to purchase your tickets today, click here ➡ https://bit.ly/MentalHealthHeroAwards

If you love this piece, take one minute to make a donation to its restoration. Small gifts show as much love as big ones!
https://gofund.me/7e4f15c51

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The beloved 'HOMES' sculpture in Chattanooga, a powerful symbol of hope created by 300 voices experiencing homelessness, needs our help to be restored. Over time, many of the original tiles have deteriorated, and now we have a chance to bring this landmark back to life while giving new voices a place to be seen and heard.

Thanks to the support so far, we're at 36% of our $9,235 goal, and your help can make a real difference. Every contribution helps us fund artist fees, workshops, and the restoration process, ensuring this

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More work from McNabb group home artists....

Inmates did beautiful torn paper birds in Amanda Brazier's class!

Ladies from the Hamilton County Jail did these pieces in David Riall's class: