White River Gallery Exhibit
Summer 2026

SafeArt

About This Art

This artwork was created by members of HAICU (Healing Arts Intensive Care Unit) — SafeArt’s longest-running group, meeting weekly for 3½ hours.

SafeArt is a Vermont-based organization of Healing Arts Facilitators who use creative expression, mindfulness, movement, social action, and nature connection to support community wellness, healing, and social change

HAICU serves those who have experienced trauma and other life challenges. The group supports each participant in finding their own individual path to healing.

The staff of SafeArt are artists, creators, and educators who are passionate about helping others explore the freedom of creative expression.

The artwork you see here was created by our staff members:

Cleopatra Griffin – Director

Jasper – Intern
PJ Desrochers – Youth Wellbeing Project Coordinator & Facilitator
Susan Hoffman – Healing Arts Facilitator
Misch Beck – Healing Arts Facilitator