Blog: graffiti

In Case You Missed It: A Young Artist in Recovery Tells His Story

By David Backes, July 11 2013

Back in April we shared Guy, a young artist in recovery's story. Today we're featuring it again, because it's such a powerful message. In this three-minute video, Guy, a well-known graffiti artist in Snohomish County, Washington, describes his transformation as a Promising Artists in Recovery (PAIR) participant.

Through Reclaiming Futures Snohomish County, Henri Wilson and other generous adults are mentoring young artists in the county's juvenile justice system who have substance abuse issues. By engaging in calligraphy, painting and photography classes, teens are viewing life through a different lens.

Topics: Adolescent Substance Abuse Treatment, everett, graffiti, Juvenile Justice Reform, No bio box, Reclaiming Futures

Guy: A Young Artist in Recovery Tells His Story

By Kathy Haggerty, April 30 2013

Have you considered lending your talent to young people in your community? If so, the story below, the first of three weekly videos from young people, should provide the nudge you need.
In this three-minute video, Guy, a well-known graffiti artist in Snohomish County, Washington, describes his transformation as a Promising Artists in Recovery (PAIR) participant.

Through Reclaiming Futures Snohomish County, Henri Wilson and other generous adults are mentoring young artists in the county's juvenile justice system who have substance abuse issues. By engaging in calligraphy, painting and photography classes, teens are viewing life through a different lens.

Topics: Adolescent Substance Abuse Treatment, everett, graffiti, Juvenile Justice Reform, No bio box, Reclaiming Futures, Stories