Business Details
3 Years
experience
Empowering Survivors Through Art & Community
Founded in 2023, D Graphics emerged from over a decade of artistic exploration and community engagement. Our work centers on creating hyper-realistic mixed media portraits that amplify the stories of individuals who have overcome significant challenges, particularly survivors of trauma. By integrating textiles with oil painting, we challenge traditional perceptions of portraiture while fostering healing through art. Our Dover, NH-based nonprofit operates Aplomb Gallery, hosts annual exhibitions, and offers educational workshops to make art therapy accessible. With a foundation in fine arts from UMASS Amherst and a career spanning 50+ exhibitions globally, our team combines technical mastery with deep empathy. We prioritize collaboration, transparency, and ethical storytelling in every portrait we create. Our Community Arts Champion Award and juried memberships reflect our commitment to artistic excellence and social impact. Through both visual art and community programs, we strive to redefine how society perceives strength and resilience.
Services
Portrait Commissions
Art Workshops
Exhibitions
Educational Programs
Nonprofit Art Projects
Details
- Year established: 2023
Highlights and features
- We specialize in trauma-informed art creation with 15+ years of experience
- Our unique textile-oil painting technique redefines contemporary portraiture
- We offer free therapeutic art programs for survivors
- Our exhibitions have reached audiences across 5 countries
- We maintain juried memberships in 3 major art organizations
People
Danielle Festa
Founder & Lead Artist
Award-winning contemporary artist with 15+ years creating mixed media portraits that highlight resilience. Recipient of Boston Biennial Gold Painting Award and Community Arts Champion Award, juried member of three major art organizations.
Questions
What is The Aplomb Project's mission?
We empower trauma survivors through mixed media portraiture and community art programs, using art as a catalyst for healing and social change.
How can I participate in a workshop?
Our Dover, NH location offers quarterly workshops focused on therapeutic art creation, open to all experience levels and survivor backgrounds.
Do you accept portrait commission requests?
We selectively accept commissions that align with our mission of highlighting resilience, particularly for trauma survivors seeking artistic expression.
How are exhibitions curated?
Our annual summer exhibitions at Aplomb Gallery feature survivor portraits alongside works from contemporary artists focused on identity and resilience.
What educational programs are available?
We offer free art therapy workshops and school programs that explore mixed media techniques and the psychological power of creative expression.
How is the nonprofit funded?
We operate through a combination of grants, exhibition sales, and community donations that directly support survivor art programs and gallery operations.