Art and Literacy Day in DCS
Art of Hope and Duplin County Schools came together to create an Art and literacy day for all the Elementary Schools. Hope Smith went into the schools and while a book was being read she painted live for the students. Each school ended up with 2 original paintings that the students got to be apart of. Hope says "this was an awesome and rewarding experience! The students where wide eyed and so excited to be apart of the creative process of a live painting while incorporating reading." Visit the "Shop Art of Hope" under "Literacy Paintings" to view all the paintings that where created. Prints are available for each one!
Art of Hope in England
Art of Hope paintings displayed in a primary school in England. We are shipping canvases to the UK regularly. Art of Hope is international!!
Wow Conference
In January 2012, Hope attended the Women of Worth Conference in Whiteville NC. Along with her image printed on the back of the conference t shirts, she also did a live painting on stage for 700 women. During the praise and worship Hope took her paints out and allowed the Holy Spirit to guide her in a live painting. Contact Art of Hope if you would interested in info on having Hope at your next conference or event.
Easter Sunrise Service
Easter 2012, Hope attended a sunrise service in Whiteville, NC. The town came together for the service and Hope did a live painting on stage during the service. Then they went to the streets and wrote the New Testament on the streets. It was an amazing time. God says that His word does not return to Him void but accomplishes what it is sent out to do. I believe this day was seeds planted for a great harvest!
Annual ME Conference
In April 2012 Hope attended the annual ME conference held at Ridgecrest NC by the Baptist Women’s Missionary Union of NC. Hope was commissioned to paint this picture for Ruby Albright as a retirement gift from WMU. The was presented Ruby and prints where sold at the conference and on their website.
Women of Hope
Hope was commissioned by WOH cancer foundation to paint a picture for the organization. Prints where sold at their annual fashion show in May 2012.
Strawberry Festival
The Strawberry Festival took place in downtown Wallace for the 2ndyear. Hope painted the festival artwork for both 2011-2012 years. This year thousands attended and it was a great success for the entire community! Hope’s daughter Savannah won the Mini Miss Strawberry Festival Princess.
