Hearts and Minds Without Fear Arts in Education Community

27/06/2025

Don't miss ImmaCare's fundraiser concert, a special evening of music, presenting the beloved Irish Singing Priest, Fr. Ray Kelly. ImmaCare has been fighting homelessness in the Hartford area for 45 years. All concert proceeds go directly to ImmaCare. Fr. Ray’s music inspires audiences around the world with themes of friendship, hope, love, and courage while also raising awareness and support for a variety of charitable causes and community benefits.
For tickets see ImmaCare’s Website information the below.
https://immacare.org/fr-ray-concert/

03/06/2022

It's time to bring the arts and aesthetics back into our public school curriculum. Children with academic, social and emotional needs while facing trauma due to the pandemic, instantly become innovators, imaginative problem-solvers, compassionate collaborators, and have endless hope for their future when they create via the arts. HONEY TV symbolizes a Compassionate KIVA Community (Kindness, Innovation, Voice and Action) whereby hearts and minds are without fear, and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCofDXcEYlzTWCPC5RvU8tgg children's imaginations and voices are celebrated through puppets, dance, drama, music, poetry, and visual art. Episode One: Shaman and Ms. Honey meet the puppeteers! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxmpwy5Elrw Honey TV song by Luke French. Puppeteers: David Papa and Luke French. If you would like HONEY TV to visit your school please send a message to: Dr. Barbara Clark [email protected] and Dr. James Joss French [email protected]. see www.compassionateteaching.com for more about our work.

Welcome to Honey TV debut videos! Hello, “It’s me, Ms. Honey! Shaman, Dr. Papa and Dr. Wukaberry and I would like to see your creative work! So, if you want...

29/03/2020

If you are looking for an escape- come climb the mountain of Croagh Patrick with us. In 2016 we travelled to the Aran Islands capturing the children, parents and community members ideas and thoughts about their island life on a map mural 20 feet long. The following year we decided to go on a pilgrimage in prayer for children on the islands; that their way of life continues to thrive. In 2017 we carried the mural to the summit of Croagh Patrick and stretched it out on the rocks, sending blessings for all children out into the world and beyond. Many blessings to you and to your family. Today while we are all in quarantine together, we are reminded how each step of the way up the mountain had to be thoughtful in order to make it to the summit. One step at a time and hopefully soon this virus will be gone. Thank you for all who are on the front lines in this fight.
With gratitude, Barbara & Joss

Prayer for Aran Children:

17/07/2019

Hearts & Minds Without Fear Presents the Inis Mor Mermaids, 2016

14/07/2019

Mask Making at the Halla Ronain, July 5th….we had a wonderful time! See below the Hearts & Minds Without Fear video featuring the children’s creativity and ideas…remarkable! Thank you Halla Ronain, Inis Mòr, families & friends. Lyrics for Honor the Children, by Pat Clark Smith and music composed by Tom French. Thank you Laco for playing Honor the Children for us! Barbara & Joss

22/03/2019

Hello Friends..Join us March 28th at 4:30 at Waxy O'Connors in Plainville to hear about a remarkable opportunity to come to Ireland this summer 2019 and work with Joss and Barbara on the Aran Island of Inis Mor. We are inviting you, your family and your friends to join us and experience endless possibility, joy and freedom. This program is for everyone. For complete details and information on March 28 from 4:30 to 5:30pm. Contact us for information at [email protected].

22/03/2019

Join Barbara & Joss of Hearts & Minds Without Fear this summer 2019 for a unique arts & aesthetic experience on the Aran Islands. The island, by its very rugged nature, juxtaposes the natural forces of rock, sun, ocean and the earth with human activity and creation. For more information and the five day program itinerary contact us at [email protected].

03/07/2018

Summer 2019..Arts in Education program on the Aran Islands..stay tuned for upcoming details, creating with Drs. Clark & French, an aesthetic and spiritual awakening in Ireland. Photography by Amy L. A. Smith.

02/07/2018

Hearts & Minds Without Fear: Arts in Education will be presenting an arts program in Ireland, Summer 2019..Let us know if you have any interest...More Information to come! Photos by Amy L. A. Smith.

12/06/2018

Sinead O Connor with The Chieftains bring the famine to our consciousness..may we never forget those who suffered and had to leave their beautiful homeland!