Mother Daughter Art Duo Featured in Two Community Art Shows

It must be in the genes. Diane Rasch and Hannah Krueger are not only mother and daughter, but they are also both passionate and dedicated artists. What is even more interesting: both women are featured in the same two upcoming art shows in the Pacific Northwest this year. The artists will show their work in (more…)

Isaac’s Take: Adventures in the Legislature

(Editor’s note: Writer, BEST guest blog contributor and stroke survivor, Isaac Peterson, had an opportunity to try to something new: advocacy work. In his latest personal essay, he shares his experience as an advocate and about the new TBI legislation in Washington State. KT) There’s an old saying that goes, Laws are like sausages, it (more…)

Spring and Summer: Three Local Art Opportunities

Ah, for the love of art.  This spring and summer, the local community art scene has something to offer for everyone. Here are three opportunities for you to create, share, and celebrate art!  Create:  Create art every Wednesday at Our BEST Space in University Place, Washington.  Share:  Washington State BEST artists, share your art with (more…)

In Words and Pictures: Eastern Washington TBI Retreat May 2019

The spring trademark weather of bright blue skies and warm sunshine of Eastern Washington, beckoned a special group last weekend to relax, reflect, and recharge.  Our first TBI camping retreat was held from May 9 through May 12, 2019 at Liberty Lake Regional Park in Spokane County in Eastern Washington. The camping trip was designed (more…)

BEST Artist Spotlight: Jennifer McCarthy

The Brain Energy Support Team (BEST) is thrilled to be participating in a community art installation at the Tacoma Art Museum (TAM) this fall. Work will be displayed in Tacoma Art Museum’s TAM Local: Community Art Space for the Superhero show from October 16, 2019 to December 26, 2019. We will have an opening reception Thursday, October 17, 2019 in the TAM Community Art (more…)

My Stroke of Insight: A Brain Scientist’s Personal Journey

(Editor’s note: Writer, BEST guest blogger and stroke survivor, Isaac Peterson, read a book that made an impact on him. Learn all about My Stroke of Insight: A Brain Scientist’s Personal Journey by Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor. KT) I thought I’d try something a bit different this time: a book report. Well, kind of a book (more…)