Paint a Miracle

We asked for your stories, and you delivered. 🎨💙

Court Cyrkiel is a longtime artist here at Paint a Miracle, and an award-winning one. His painting "Which Came First," featuring a rooster, won the Juror's Choice Award at the ACTion Art Exhibition, which earned him entry into ArtPrize in Grand Rapids in 2018. But when we asked our community to share what our art means in their homes, his mom Angie gave us a look at something we do not always get to see.

His work has found a home in nearly every room of the family's home. Angie says he loves to paint animals of all kinds, especially fish, and that he is an avid fisherman. The family keeps a gallery wall of his art in the family room, which Angie says "makes a beautiful statement of who Court is." Her favorite piece is the Butterfly, the first watercolor he ever painted, which she says seemed to fly off the page. His dad's favorite is the Koala pastel painting.

Thank you, Angie, for sharing Court's story with us.

Mark your calendar for our next Memory Café on October 23, 2026, from 1:00-2:30pm. Enjoy time away to enjoy art, community and create something beautiful with your loved one.
Memory Cafés are welcoming social gatherings for people experiencing changes in memory or thinking, along with those who care for them. Connect with others who understand, enjoy light refreshments, and have fun together in a supportive setting.
Come try something new! RSVP to [email protected]. Space is limited. OPC Social & Activity Center

Join the CLUB! 🎨💙 We recently kicked off this month's Club Create at our studio in partnership with the Rochester Avon Recreation Authority (RARA) Adaptive Program. It was a wonderful morning of creativity, connection, and artistic growth.

Club Create is designed to nurture the artistic skills and creative expression of young artists and young adults. It offers a supportive environment where artists connect, grow their skills, and bring their visions to life alongside a vibrant community of fellow creators.

Join us for the next Club Create:
WHEN: Saturday, October 10
WHERE: Paint a Miracle Art Studio, 400 Water St. Suite LLC, Rochester (one block west of RARA in the Rochester Mills building)

Class size is limited, and registration is available through RARA. Visit https://rararecreation.org/programs/events.php to learn more and sign up.

We are so proud to be part of ....

Exhale Memory Café Collective
An Arts-Based Initiative Supporting Southeast Michigan’s Aging Communities
Culture Source is proud to lead the Southeast Michigan Exhale Memory Café Collective, an innovative program designed to support older adults living with memory loss and their caregivers through arts and culture. With generous funding from the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation, this initiative connects Southeast Michigan’s cultural organizations with the tools, training, and financial support needed to launch and sustain memory cafés—welcoming spaces that offer creative engagement, connection, and respite.

Find more information at https://culturesource.org/memory-cafe-collective/

August Memory Café Recap
We were grateful to host an Art Memory Café at OPC on August 28 and welcome both new and returning friends. Together, we created Music in Bloom artwork, enjoyed refreshments, and shared meaningful moments of friendship and community. It was a wonderful afternoon to slow down, relax, and connect.
Next Memory Café
Join us for the next Paint a Miracle Memory Café on Friday, October 23.

We want to hear your Paint a Miracle story. 🎨💙
Over the past 24 years, we have been honored to see our artwork become part of so many homes and lives. Whether you purchased a piece or received one as a gift, we would love to preserve those memories in a collection of stories and photos.

Share your story here: https://tinyurl.com/paintamiraclestory

Submissions are due by September 30. Thank you from all of us at Paint a Miracle.

Oakland County Art Exhibit 2026 Virtual Exhibit

We are thrilled to have artists Zelora Farmer and Jenny Bione exhibiting their work at this wonderful event.
This year’s theme is: “Access in the Disability Community: What does access mean to you?”

Join us at the Access for All Celebration as we commemorate the 36th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which has transformed the lives of millions of people by breaking down barriers for individuals with disabilities. We will have guest speakers, inclusive activities, food trucks and local resources dedicated to accessibility and advocacy. All ages and abilities will be welcome.
Register at bit.ly/3RBSGxS
EVENT DATE: Celebration Thursday, August 20, 2026, from 11:00 – 2:00
Location: 1200 N. Telegraph Road, Pontiac- Oakland County Circuit Court Courtyard.

Join us for our next Memory Café on August, Friday, August 28th!

Paint a Miracle's Memory Café is a welcoming, creative space where individuals living with dementia and their caregivers can relax, connect, and build meaningful friendships. Each afternoon offers opportunities to explore art, enjoy conversation, and share laughter, companionship, and community. Light refreshments are provided.

WHEN: Friday, August 28 | 1 – 2:30 p.m.

WHERE: OPC Art Room, 650 Letica Drive, Rochester

Space is limited. Please RSVP to [email protected] or call 248.652.2702 by Monday, August 24 to reserve your spot.

Future Dates: October 23, December 18

We hope to see you there!

We were so pleased to be invited to guest host at the Legato Memory Café at the Detroit Symphony Orchestra Hall. 🎨💙

We had a wonderful turnout for our "Wildflowers in Bloom" art activity. Participants came from as far as Grosse Pointe to join us. Everyone had a lovely time and took home their masterpieces.

We are grateful for this opportunity and hope to return in 2027.