First Cohort Begins September 8 - December 8 2026
Tuesdays from 5pm - 7pm
De La Vega Art Gallery
Registration Fee: $700

VOZ: Voices on Canvas invites individuals from all walks of life—whether they are lifelong artists, first-time creators, or simply seeking a new way to express themselves—to embark on a 12-week creative storytelling journey designed to foster healing, self-discovery, confidence, and purpose.

Guided by creative storyteller, educator, and coach Catherine "Cat" Silvas, participants will explore their personal stories through painting, mixed media, journaling, and guided reflection within a welcoming and supportive creative community.

VOZ is designed to help participants move from remembering to understanding, from uncertainty to confidence, and from simply telling their story to transforming it into meaningful works of art. Through creative exploration, thoughtful conversation, personal reflection, and artistic expression, participants are encouraged to honor their past, embrace their present, and intentionally create their future.

Throughout the twelve-week experience, each participant develops a collection of artwork that reflects their unique journey while discovering the courage to share their voice, celebrate their growth, and recognize that every life is a masterpiece still in the making.

The journey concludes with a professionally curated gallery exhibition where participants celebrate not only the artwork they've created, but the story they've embraced and the person they are becoming.

VOZ is not about becoming a professional artist. It is about discovering that creativity already lives within you.

Whether you've never painted before or have spent years creating, this experience welcomes every skill level. Here, there is no pressure to be perfect—only an invitation to be authentic.

Throughout the twelve weeks, participants engage in painting, mixed media, journaling, storytelling, coaching, and thoughtful conversation. Each project builds upon the last, creating a visual autobiography that celebrates where you've been, embraces who you are today, and envisions the person you're becoming.

By the end of the program, participants leave with more than a collection of artwork—they leave with greater confidence, deeper self-awareness, meaningful relationships, and a renewed sense of purpose.

Roots • Identity • Story

Every masterpiece begins with a foundation.

The first month invites participants to explore the experiences that shaped their lives. Together we'll reflect on family history, cultural influences, childhood memories, defining moments, relationships, victories, and hardships. Through guided storytelling and creative exercises, participants begin discovering the beauty hidden within their own story.

Possible creative projects include:

• The Letter of Me

• My Roots Canvas

• Cultural Identity Collage

• Defining Moments Timeline

• Symbols of My Story

Reflection Question:

What experiences have made me who I am?

"Look to the rock from which you were cut." — Isaiah 51:1

Voice • Values • Healing

Transformation begins with embracing today.

The second month focuses on discovering your authentic voice. Participants explore their strengths, values, emotions, gifts, boundaries, relationships, and areas of healing. Through creative expression, participants gain confidence in who they are while learning to see themselves with compassion and courage.

Possible creative projects include:

• Symbolic Self-Portrait

• Gratitude Canvas

• Coloring My Emotions

• What I Am Today

• Identity Through Layers

Reflection Question:

Who am I becoming in this season of my life?

"Be transformed by the renewing of your mind." — Romans 12:2

Purpose • Dreams • Legacy

Your story is still being written.

The final month invites participants to dream boldly and create intentionally. Through vision casting and creative planning, participants explore purpose, calling, future goals, and the legacy they hope to leave behind.

Participants complete artwork that reflects hope, possibility, and the next chapter of their journey.

Possible creative projects include:

• Vision Board Canvas

• Future Letter to Myself

• Dream Map

• Legacy Piece

• Purpose Statement Artwork

Reflection Question:

What light do I want to leave behind?

"Write the vision and make it plain." — Habakkuk 2:2

Throughout the twelve-week journey, participants will enjoy:

• Weekly guided creative sessions

• Storytelling and reflective writing

• Painting and mixed-media projects

• Personal growth coaching

• Meaningful group conversations

• Creative exercises designed to inspire healing and self-discovery

• Encouragement within a welcoming community

• Professional guidance from experienced facilitators

• A curated gallery exhibition celebrating each participant's work

The VOZ journey concludes with two special exhibitions.

Tuesday, December 15, 2026

Participants unveil their completed collections in a professionally curated gallery experience. Family, friends, and community members are invited to celebrate the stories, creativity, and transformation that emerged throughout the twelve-week journey.

Tuesday, December 22, 2026

A closing celebration provides time for reflection, connection, and honoring the growth experienced by every participant. Together, we celebrate not only the artwork created but the lives transformed through the creative process.

Begins Tuesday, January 12, 2027

Registration opens soon.

We believe every person has a story worth telling and a life worthy of being celebrated..

Art has the power to heal.

Stories have the power to connect.

Creativity has the power to transform.

At VOZ, we simply provide the canvas and supplies.

You bring the story.

Together, we create the masterpiece.

Your story matters.

Your voice belongs.

Your masterpiece is waiting.

Reserve Your Canvas Today.