Welcome to After 9 Studios 

Art is our lifeline

Where healing, creativity, and second chances begin.

Healing Through Art

Art-based sessions and trauma-informed programs that support emotional healing, self-expression, and growth.

Voices That Rise

Interviews, writing, and storytelling spaces where lived experience is honored and every story is heard.

Creative Offerings

Visual art, digital projects, and collaborations that bring beauty, meaning, and hope to life.

About After 9 Studios 

Healing Creative Resilient Hopeful Transformative

Born from lived experience and a deep love for humanity, After 9 Studios is a place where stories breathe, hearts heal, and creativity becomes a lifeline.
Here, every voice matters — and every journey deserves to rise.

“A place where your story can breathe.”

Across history, art has been the heartbeat of every culture. It carried traditions, preserved memory, and connected generations long before textbooks or technology existed. This painting reminds us that creativity is not something new — it is a timeless human instinct, a bridge from our ancestors to us, and a testament to the stories we continue to tell.

At After 9 Studios, we believe art is a lifeline — and healing begins with creation.

Our Offerings

Trauma-informed creative programs that support emotional expression, mental wellness, and personal transformation. We guide individuals through art-based activities that help them explore their stories, confront challenges, and reclaim their sense of self

A space where lived experience is honored. Through interviews, letters, writing, and community stories, we amplify voices that deserve to be heard. Every story matters — and every journey deserves to rise.

Visual art, digital creations, and mixed-media work inspired by real human experiences. From handmade pieces to digital designs, we create work that speaks to resilience, identity, and healing.

A groundbreaking arts-based healing program for correctional institutions. Focused on trauma recovery, emotional regulation, and creative self-expression, The Lotus Project brings hope, humanity, and healing to spaces that need it most.

Soft, nurturing creative gatherings designed to build community, connection, and confidence. We work with organizations, shelters, artistic groups, and community partners to bring healing through art.

We highlight artists, creators, and storytellers from around the world who are part of the After 9 community. Through interviews, features, and shared creations, we celebrate the courage behind every piece of art.

Meet the After 9 Studios Family

Our Supporters & Community Partners

We’re grateful for the organizations and individuals who believe in our mission. More partners will be added soon.

Healing Through Art Starts Here

Discover the power of creativity, community, and hope.
Every story matters — including yours.

Contact

Reach Out Anytime

We’re here to help. You can contact After 9 Studios through email, social media, or our community platforms. Choose what works best for you.

Where healing, creativity, and second chances begin