---
title: The Aplomb Project
description: A Dover, New Hampshire nonprofit that uses art to uplift trauma survivors through gifted portraits, healing workshops and a public gallery.
url: https://www.artsume.com/o/aplomb-project
type: organization
createdAt: "2026-09-28"
updatedAt: "2026-10-06"
organizationType: Non-profit gallery / art space
location: Dover, NH, United States
website: https://theaplombproject.org/
yearFounded: 2021
---

# The Aplomb Project

*Non-profit gallery / art space • Dover, NH, United States*

## About

A Dover, New Hampshire nonprofit that uses art to uplift trauma survivors through gifted portraits, healing workshops and a public gallery.

The Aplomb Project is a 501(c)3 nonprofit founded by contemporary artist Danielle Festa that uses the transformative power of art to uplift trauma survivors. The organization gifts hyper-realist oil portraits to survivors, distributes art kits and sketchbooks, and hosts inclusive public exhibitions and events celebrating survivors' strength. It also holds healing workshops such as creative arts sessions, art history chats and poetry readings, publishes a biannual Portrait Project book, and awards art scholarships to survivors.

Guided by board values of empowerment, holistic healing, empathy, acceptance, validation and community, the organization fosters an interactive community platform for survivors and allies. It is based in Dover, New Hampshire.

## Details

- **Founded:** 2021
- **Address:** 262 Central Ave, Dover, NH 03820
- **Website:** https://theaplombproject.org/
- **Social Media:** instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theaplombproject/, facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theaplombproject/, tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theaplombproject, youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@theaplombproject, linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/92707073

## Programs

View current programs from The Aplomb Project on Artsume: https://www.artsume.com/o/aplomb-project