A Bridge Between Systems, Stories, and People

Connecting creativity, community, education, and systems for real-world impact.

herARTS in Action operates at the intersection of storytelling, education, environmental engagement, creativity, and community-centered collaboration. Through art, books, workshops, partnerships, and cross-sector initiatives, we create experiences and projects that strengthen trust, expand access, foster belonging, and connect people to the systems that shape their communities and lives.

Rooted in the belief that connection is the foundation, creativity is the tool, and impact is the result, our work bridges disciplines, communities, and cultures to support meaningful engagement, environmental awareness, education, cultural exchange, and collaborative problem-solving. From stormdrain murals and environmental literacy programming to international community initiatives, trust-centered facilitation, and belonging-focused storytelling, herARTS in Action develops projects that turn ideas into relationships and relationships into impact.


Programs & Collaborations
Access & Community Development
Local and global initiatives supporting access to clean water, sanitation, literacy, entrepreneurship, environmental education, and community engagement through collaborative partnerships.

Artwork & Residencies
Artwork, interactive workshops, community art, mixed media exploration, and artist residencies designed to inspire creativity, connection, and engagement.

Books & Author Visits
Children’s books, author visits, environmental literacy programming, essays, articles, collaborative publishing, memoir and oral history projects, and storytelling initiatives that connect creativity, culture, systems, and community through accessible, human-centered narratives.

Consulting & Trust Alignment
Strategic support focused on stakeholder engagement, communication, cross-sector collaboration, and aligning people, partnerships, and resources for sustainable impact.

Speaking & Facilitation
Keynotes, panels, workshops, and facilitated conversations exploring creativity, education, systems thinking, environmental engagement, and community-centered impact.

You’re Just So Different
Art that speaks. Stories that connect. Belonging that transforms through storytelling, creativity, dialogue, and human-centered connection across communities and cultures.


Featured Projects
herARTS in Action develops creative, educational, environmental, and community-centered initiatives that connect storytelling, systems awareness, collaboration, and real-world engagement. From environmental literacy and public art to global partnerships, education initiatives, and cross-cultural collaboration, these projects reflect the organization’s commitment to building connection, expanding access, and creating meaningful impact across communities locally and globally.

The highlighted initiatives include environmental education programming, public art engagement, clean water and sanitation partnerships, storytelling projects, educational support initiatives, and speaking and facilitation opportunities focused on creativity, systems thinking, and community-centered collaboration.

• Organized and curated a Romare Bearden art exhibition that included founder Sarah's artwork
• Piloted the stormdrain mural project for the City of St. Cloud
• Wrote and illustrated Only Rain Down the Drain, an environmental literacy program
• Supported clean water, sanitation, and education initiatives in Burkina Faso impacting more than 150,000 people
• Participated in speaking engagements and collaborative initiatives with local, national, and global reach