We empower students ages 7 - 22 to connect with their authentic selves and their limitless potential.
Our programs benefit the mental health and wellbeing of our students. Through mindfulness practices, self-reflection, creative self-expression, and immersion in nature, The Epicenter empowers students and provides them with a unique experience of self-exploration and self-discovery. This experience calms, centers, and grounds students. 

At The Epicenter, we are a community of empowered, mindful creators who have the courage to be what they are.

All sessions are led by a Harvard- and Brown-educated neuroscientist and a former mechanical engineer. Collectively, they bring years of experience in neuroscience, consciousness research, art installation design, environmental exploration, and introspective program development to The Epicenter sessions. You can read more about them here.

After experiencing our sessions...

89%  of students report an increase in confidence.
94% of students feel they can freely express themselves in class.
86% of students made a new friend.
95% of students feel more connected to people they already knew / friends they already had.
In addition, middle school students experience a statistically significant reduction in anxiety. 

Upcoming Sessions

DREAM Ottawa County Winter/Spring 2026

We are thrilled to offer DREAM to three school districts throughout Ottawa county. DREAM is a new approach to substance abuse education.  Through art, a new understanding of themselves as creative beings, contemplative practices, self-reflection, and potential realization, students will gain the ability to understand and navigate their internal worlds while developing the confidence and resilience that allows them to flourish. 

Unleashed Los Angeles Winter/Spring 2026

California here we come! We are expanding our programming back to the state where it all started and could not be more excited. We will be running four programs throughout Los Angeles Unified School District starting February 2026. More details coming very soon!

Art. You. Powerful. IV Michigan Summer 2026

Art. You, Powerful. is back for round 4! We will be offering sessions at the Central Park Place Community Center in Grand Haven the weeks of June 15th and 22nd.

Upcoming Community Events

The Sunday Shakedown

Every Sunday from 7 - 9:30pm at Oddside Ales in Grand Haven
A weekly community gathering where all are welcome! We'll be on hand with art supplies and inspiration while Scott Pellegrom and the Nocturnal Lights will be making live music to dance and groove to. A perfect way to end the week!

Community Art Night​​

First and third Wednesdays of the month, 6:00 - 8:00 pm @ Lemonjello's in Holland
Art Night! A meetup where all sorts of creative things happen. No experience necessary and all are welcome. Come work on your project, exchange ideas, or just hang out with nice people. Bring your own materials, or a random assortment of art supplies are available.

Previous Sessions

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Our Partners

Our partners play a vital role in our programming reaching students. We could not be more grateful to have partnered with so many wonderful organizations throughout our history.

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