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The BraveArt Project

CREATE. HEAL. CONNECT.

A trauma-informed lifestyle brand and social enterprise rooted in the belief that healing through art is brave.

What we do

Lifestyle Brand + Social Enterprise

BraveArt empowers those impacted by domestic abuse—especially women and youth—through therapeutic art, advocacy, and community connection. We donate art kits to IPV shelters across Canada, lead healing-focused workshops, and fund everything we do through the sale of beautifully designed #braveart merch, our signature mindfulness coloring book and sponsorship
Our work is rooted in compassion, creativity, and community. Every item sold funds real-world impact—providing survivors with tools for expression, reflection, and recovery.

Our mission

Create. Heal. Connect.

To create a safe and empowering space where survivors, allies, and supporters can connect, heal, and express themselves through creativity. We use art as a tool for healing, resilience and post-traumatic growth.Our vision? A world where every survivor has access to the healing power of creativity and community.

Why BraveArt?

Over 44% of Canadian women over the age of 15 have experienced intimate partner violence.Nova Scotia has one of the highest rates of police-reported intimate partner violence in Canada, declaring an epidemic in 2024.Nearly 1 in 3 women who experience abuse also experience long-term mental health challenges.Art-based healing exercises can reduce PTSD symptoms by almost 50% in trauma survivors.

Wear your story. Fund the movement.

Shop #braveart Merch

Every purchase funds healing, advocacy + education. You’ll also be wearing branded #braveart merch that shows others you are part of our community.Our curated shop features:
-Print-on-Demand BraveArt merch.
-Amazon Affiliate Links to wellness items, trauma-informed tools, books, art supplies + more.

Mindfulness Colouring Book

Colouring books can be a creative tool for reflection, empowerment, and inner peace. In, The BraveArt Motivational & Mindful Colouring Book, you’ll practice mindfulness and find:
🖍️ Positive affirmations
👉 Increased relaxation and reduced stress levels.Our colouring book is sold exclusively on amazon. Every purchase helps us fund more kits, reach more survivors, provide more resources and spread awareness.

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Therapeutic Art Kit Program

Therapeutic art kits are funded by profits from colouring books, branded merchandise and sponsorship. These kits are assembled and donated to domestic abuse shelters across Canada.Our therapeutic art kits include:
-A paint-by-number canvas
-Paint pods + brushes
-Stickers + healing affirmations
-A mini journal + pen
-A printed intro + QR code for ongoing connection.Please reach out if you are interested in supporting the Therapeutic Art Kit Program!

Our Services

Our work lives at the intersection of healing, leadership, and creativity.Trauma-Informed Consulting + Training:🎨 Trauma-Informed Leadership
🎨 Post-Traumatic Growth Workshops
🎨 Trauma-Informed Training for Tattoo Artists + Service ProvidersTherapeutic Art Workshops:🎨 Therapeutic Art Healing Sessions
🎨 Corporate Team WellnessSpeaking Engagements:🎨 Brave storytelling that meets advocacy with action
🎨 From burnout to bravery: Leading through adversity
🎨 Creating safe spaces in business, care work, and beyondOne-on-One Coaching (Limited Sessions Available)

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Meet the Team

Jessie Taylor (she/her)
Founder + CEO + Lead ArtistJessie is a nationally recognized certified trauma-informed coach, survivor advocate, speaker, and artist with over 20 years of experience across corporate, nonprofit, healthcare, and government sectors. As the founder of BraveArt, she leads with both professional expertise and lived experience in domestic abuse. Her work bridges creativity and healing, offering survivors of domestic abuse powerful tools for recovery, empowerment, and connection.She’s been featured on national platforms, facilitated trainings across Canada, and remains fiercely committed to using art as a catalyst for individual and systemic change.

Max the Goldendoodle (he/him)
Chief Cuddle OfficerMax is our beloved emotional support pooch! With a natural gift for stress reduction, he brings warmth and comfort to every snuggle. Animal-assisted support—like Max’s presence—has been shown to lower anxiety, regulate nervous systems, and promote healing. He takes his job seriously (and his naps even more so).

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Our Long-Term Goals

We're not stopping at merch, we’ve got big dreams and have only just begun! Here are a few goals we are working towards:💡BraveArt Studio — A healing art space + event hub
💡Seasonal art + wellness retreats
💡Expand to licensing for surface design pattern
💡Host regular youth programs + workshops

Want to get involved?

We’d love to hear from you!📧 [email protected]
📸 Instagram: @braveartns
📱 902-717-7604
📍 Based in Nova Scotia, supporting Canada wideWant to sponsor us, book a session or pitch a collab? We'd love to hear from you! Let's create brave spaces together.BraveArt: Create. Heal. Connect.

The BraveArt Project is not a clinical mental health provider. We cannot offer therapy or immediate support.If you or someone you know is in crisis, here are some resources that are available:Canada Suicide Crisis Helpline (Call or text 988)
Canada Suicide Prevention Helpline (1-833-456-4566)
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (1 800 463-2338)
Crisis Services Canada (1-833-456-4566 or text 45645)
Kids Help Phone (1-800-668-6868)
If you need immediate assistance, call 911 or go to the nearest hospital.

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