Sharing the unimaginable: Newtown art project contributes to healing

Kids Share team leader Cathy Loudon of Bethel, left; art therapist Mary Hamilton of Darien; creative director and team leader Jennifer Ponte Canning of Danbury; graphic designer Kris Pfeifer of New Jersey; Kids Share Workshops founder and program director Kristina Applegate of Vermont; team leader Hillary Abrams of Bethel; and curriculum director and team leader Lauren Lee of Warren.

“At the end of the day, Newtown is still this small, quiet little community which drew families here in the first place.”

Kristen Marshall knows what Newtown is. She also knows what it’s not. A mother of three young children and a Sandy Hook resident for the past eight years, the Ridgefield native said if nothing else, the December tragedy that shook her town has brought her community closer together.

“It’s a kinder, warmer place than ever before,” she said.