Creative expression has been shown to reduce stress, build emotional resilience, and promote healing. But the benefits extend beyond the artist - research confirms that simply experiencing the arts can ease symptoms of depression and strengthen well-being. At Transformance Art, we empower artists to heal through their work and bring transformative arts experiences to the community.
Get InvolvedTransformance Art is dedicated to empowering innovative arts initiatives that enable individual and collective wellness through relevant fine arts experiences.
Read MoreA Recurring Community Workshop
In Kintsugi, broken pottery is repaired with visible golden seams—honoring its history instead of hiding it.
Our guided workshops offer an approachable, hands-on space to explore resilience, healing, and the beauty that can emerge through care. No art experience is needed.
Explore Kintsugi WorkshopsBeginner-friendly creative process
Hosted in community spaces across Knoxville and Oak Ridge
New workshop date coming soon
Signature Healing Arts Experiences
Interdisciplinary arts experiences created with soul, creativity, and love.
Each Meraki Project brings artists and communities together around a particular human experience—creating space for hope, healing, restoration, and meaningful conversation through music, movement, poetry, visual art, and storytelling.
Meraki [may-rah-kee]
To do something with soul, creativity, or love; to put something of yourself in your work.
Upcoming · Free Event
The Second Meraki Project
A community evening of remembrance, hope, and healing for families affected by pregnancy and infant loss.
Free and open to the community. RSVP for every attendee so we can prepare enough crafts and Wave of Light candles.
RSVP for Wings of Light
Past Project · September 2025
The First Meraki Project
A concert of survival and hope, transforming sorrow, grief, and despair into joy, beauty, and celebration.
Original music, dance, painting, and poetry shared stories of suicide survival and created space for connection and restoration.
Explore Beauty from AshesInterested in getting involved or have questions about what we do?
Located in Knoxville, TN
