Paint a Miracle

08/20/2026

We want to hear your Paint a Miracle story. 🎨💙
Over the past 24 years, we have been honored to see our artwork become part of so many homes and lives. Whether you purchased a piece or received one as a gift, we would love to preserve those memories in a collection of stories and photos.

Share your story here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1daHN2wQCFgY4RdZiE-m-2kpAp1XdQzvWptnMIOhgnhA/edit

Submissions are due by September 22. Thank you from all of us at Paint a Miracle.

08/19/2026

Oakland County Art Exhibit 2026 Virtual Exhibit

We are thrilled to have artists Zelora Farmer and Jenny Bione exhibiting their work at this wonderful event.
This year’s theme is: “Access in the Disability Community: What does access mean to you?”

Join us at the Access for All Celebration as we commemorate the 36th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which has transformed the lives of millions of people by breaking down barriers for individuals with disabilities. We will have guest speakers, inclusive activities, food trucks and local resources dedicated to accessibility and advocacy. All ages and abilities will be welcome.
Register at bit.ly/3RBSGxS
EVENT DATE: Celebration Thursday, August 20, 2026, from 11:00 – 2:00
Location: 1200 N. Telegraph Road, Pontiac- Oakland County Circuit Court Courtyard.

08/18/2026

Join us for our next Memory Café on August, Friday, August 28th!

Paint a Miracle's Memory Café is a welcoming, creative space where individuals living with dementia and their caregivers can relax, connect, and build meaningful friendships. Each afternoon offers opportunities to explore art, enjoy conversation, and share laughter, companionship, and community. Light refreshments are provided.

WHEN: Friday, August 28 | 1 – 2:30 p.m.

WHERE: OPC Art Room, 650 Letica Drive, Rochester

Space is limited. Please RSVP to [email protected] or call 248.652.2702 by Monday, August 24 to reserve your spot.

Future Dates: October 23, December 18

We hope to see you there!

08/13/2026

We were so pleased to be invited to guest host at the Legato Memory Café at the Detroit Symphony Orchestra Hall. 🎨💙

We had a wonderful turnout for our "Wildflowers in Bloom" art activity. Participants came from as far as Grosse Pointe to join us. Everyone had a lovely time and took home their masterpieces.

We are grateful for this opportunity and hope to return in 2027.

07/28/2026

We are so excited to be guest hosting the Legato Memory Café at the Detroit Symphony Orchestra Hall! 💙🎨

The Legato Memory Café is a safe and welcoming space where creative expression, building community, and supporting each other take center stage. Activities are designed to make people of all abilities feel comfortable and engaged. On Tuesday, August 4, we will lead an art activity for this wonderful program.

Event Details:
WHEN: Tuesday, August 4 | 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Robert A. and Maggie Allesee Rehearsal Hall, 3771 Woodward Avenue, Detroit

You will find great conversation, icebreakers, refreshments, and engaging art activities. Complimentary parking is available.

🎟️ Register here to reserve your spot: https://www.dso.org/events-and-tickets/events/25-26-winter/legato-memory-cafe

07/28/2026

Our next Memory Cafe ( Social & Activity Center) is on Friday, August 28th at 1pm. Please join us with your loved one for an afternoon of art & community. Light refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP to [email protected].

https://www.paintamiracle.org/upcoming-events

07/24/2026

We are honored to be featured in Uniquely You Detroit Metro! 📖 The magazine's latest issue includes a beautiful article about Paint a Miracle, our mission, and the artists who make this community so special. Uniquely You is a free monthly magazine celebrating Detroit's disabilities community and connecting individuals and families with local resources.

The piece highlights our commitment to encouraging creativity and promoting dignity for individuals with disabilities. It covers our studio programs, exhibitions, artist sales, and the partnerships that help us reach nearly 500 artists each year. We are grateful to writer Katie Dion and the Uniquely You team for sharing our story.

Read the full article here (digital flipbook): https://pubmanager.n2pub.com/flipbooks/publications/uniquely-you-detroit-metro-mi/current
Learn more about Uniquely You magazine: https://detroitmetro.uniquelyyoumag.com/

Uniquely You is a magazine celebrating the disabled community. Connect with local resources & support for families today!

07/21/2026

Send a little creativity through the mail! Our newest notecard packs feature artwork by our own Paint a Miracle artists, with five blank cards and envelopes in each set. Perfect for birthdays, thinking-of-you notes, or simply brightening a friend’s day. Shop online and find the design that inspires you. Shipping or in studio pick up available.


https://www.paintamiracle.org/store/notecards

07/17/2026

A new exhibit now on display at the Rochester Hills Public Library includes some of our artists! 🎨

The Exhibit, "Nature's Impressions: The Stylized Landscape," invites viewers to step outside traditional realism and enter a world of interpreted environments. Featuring a collection of paintings that reshape the natural world, this exhibit highlights the harmony between organic subject matter and deliberate artistic design.

Through vivid color fields, altered perspectives, and rhythmic patterns, each piece offers a distinct, emotional impression of the Earth's vistas. Featured Paint a Miracle artists include Ian Sibert, Joe Bargiel, Court Cyrkiel, Shannon Vermeulen, and Anton Fiscelli.

Location: Rochester Hills Public Library, second floor
Duration: Now on display for the next 6 months

07/15/2026

Paint a Miracle artists are on display in Lansing! 🎨

Several of our artists were selected for the annual Breaking Barriers Art Exhibit, a juried competition and gallery showcasing the work of Michigan artists with developmental disabilities. Their work is featured in a physical summer exhibition at the Lansing Shuffle in downtown Lansing.

This exhibit directly challenges social stigmas and provides high-visibility platforms for artists who face systemic barriers in the traditional art world. We are proud of every Paint a Miracle artist whose work was chosen.

Exhibit Details:
WHERE: Lansing Shuffle, 325 Riverfront Dr., Lansing
WHEN: Through Labor Day