Stephanie Jackson is a mosaic artist and program manager for the Creative Connections Program at CAFA, a program that provides therapeutic art groups to people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds throughout Lane County. Jackson finds meaningful parallels in repurposing and finding new life in materials, and especially utilizing broken or discarded materials to make something cohesive and beautiful. She has witnessed the power of art created in community and has previously participated in Eugene art exhibitions and events such as Windowfront Exhibitions, Studio Without Walls and BEAM. Stephanie believes in using art as a way to give back to the community and has seen its profound healing impact. She serves as an art instructor at OSLP’s Arts and Culture Program in Eugene and also facilitates therapeutic art groups for the Creative Connections Program at CAFA, a state certified, non-profit 501(c)(3) mental health agency in Eugene that seeks to serve clients directly and partner with community organizations to serve underrepresented populations.
