Arts + Enrichment

38 artists, on average, created art in the Stewpot Art Studio each month

The Stewpot’s art program, included in its Enrichment programming, is designed to help homeless or at-risk individuals gain self-confidence, develop new skills, and communicate in healthy and healing ways. The art program offers free supplies and studio and gallery space to homeless and at-risk artists in Dallas. Artists are encouraged not only to create freely, but also to display and sell their work. 90% of the proceeds go directly to the artist, and the other 10% are donated back to The Stewpot Art Program for art supplies, field trips, and other opportunities for artists. Don’t forget to have a look at our new online art store at stewpotdallasart.org!

6 STREETZine vendors, on average, supplemented their income with sales each month

STREETZine, Dallas’ street newspaper, is written and produced in-house thanks to our Editor and consistent volunteers. Other enrichment programs include horticultural therapy at Encore Park Community Garden, where participants plant, tend, and pick vegetables, fruits, and herbs; a partnership with Dallas Street Choir, which welcomed an average of 97 singers each month

Writer’s Workshop.

Gershon is involved in The Stewpot Enrichment programs and was housed through our Rapid Rehousing Program in later 2022.