About

Jen Bloomer is a teacher, artist and muralist. For the past 23 years, Jen has created art with people of all ages, supporting them to gain greater understanding of who they are and to feel more deeply connected to others around them. Jen has a Master's Degree in Expressive Arts Therapy and makes art about human rights, human dignity, and human connection. Her mission is to make art and make spaces for art where anyone can access their creative voice, connect with one another, and become inspired changemakers in their communities.

I come from...

Artists, builders, a house filled with glitter, glue, paint, and power tools.

Creativity as a bridge between grief and safety, separation and togetherness.

I learn from...

Deep-rooted friendships that humble me daily.

The thinkers and makers who put my white, cis-gendered and able-bodied identity in sharp perspective.

The visionaries who encourage me to dream bigger.

Among others- Valarie Kaur, Dra. Rosales Meza, Resmaa Menekem, Prentis Hemphill, adrienne maree brown, Wendy MacNaughton, Steph Balon.

I believe in...

The artist inside of each of us – including those who were made to believe they are "not creative."

See some of the community projects I've worked on

I create...

I use my art to advocate for the world I believe is possible. I use my art to give myself and others a place to feel hard feelings- to grieve, and rage, appreciate and feel connection and joy. I work to make art that brings people closer together and to inspire connective community.

See more of my work here