Shared Light is a participatory series that uses art as a starting point for public reflection on loneliness and belonging. People nominate artwork that speaks to them, then join others in small-group discussions and online sharing to explore what connection means — and what we might rediscover together.
At a time when so many feel unseen or disconnected, Shared Light invites us to gather around something deeper: the art that reflects us, the stories that move us, and the moments that help us feel less alone. Through artwork, dialogue, and shared reflection, this series asks:
When someone opens up about what helped them feel less alone, it can light the way for someone else. This series is about recognizing what has helped us through loneliness—and offering that light to others.
A cartoon that made you laugh. A poem that helped you cry. A painting that reminded you of someone you miss.
By lifting up those moments of connection, we’re not just sharing art. We’re sharing the light we found in the dark.
Whether you're an artist, a neighbor, a community group, or just someone who cares:
Nominate artwork. Join a salon. Share what made you feel a little more whole.
This is how community heals us.
Anyone can submit a piece of art — something that helped you feel connected, seen, or simply less alone. Artists are encouraged to submit their own work. It can be visual, musical, written, or performed — as long as it’s viewable online and sparks discussion on the topic of Loneliness.
But beneath that ache is a deeper truth: we long to connect.Art has always helped us name what’s hard to say out loud. It can hold a memory, a truth, a cry for help—or a glimmer of hope. And when we talk about that art together, something shifts. We realize we’re not the only ones feeling this way.
That’s the heart of Shared Light: Not just sharing our pain, but sharing what gets us through.
