Good Grief - Great GOD 2026

Good Grief Great GOD

Step into a transformative experience where art becomes a language of healing, connection, and restoration. Good Grief Great GOD is not just an art show; it is an immersive journey through the landscapes of loss, faith, and love.

Curated by the multi-talented Veronica "So Creative" Essex, this one-of-a-kind event blends fine art, digital art, interactive installations, spoken word, music, performance art, and healing workshops to tell a deeply personal and universal story. Through poignant and evocative mediums, Veronica invites you to join her as she unpacks the complexities of grief after losing her mother to pancreatic cancer.

But this is not merely a night of sorrow. It is an entire week of remembering, unpacking, and restoring. With vulnerability and artistry, Veronica chronicles her encounters with God during her journey, revealing how even in the depths of loss, His presence becomes a steady and guiding light.

This year’s expanded experience includes three powerful showings of the production, a full workshop day, and a community open mic night, unfolding over four days:

• Wednesday, February 25 – Opening Night Gallery Experience and Full Performance
• Thursday, February 26 – Workshop Day (Lunch Provided) featuring movement and breathwork, journaling, and a guided group session
• Friday, February 27 – Community Open Mic and Ensemble Feature
• Saturday, February 28 – Matinee Gallery Experience and Full Performance / Finale Gallery Experience and Full Performance

Expect to be moved by:

Fine Art: Stunning pieces that depict moments of reflection, faith, and transformation.
Digital Art: Immersive visuals that capture the emotions of grief and hope in vivid detail.
Interactive Art: Installations that invite participation, connection, and personal reflection.
Spoken Word and Music: Raw, lyrical performances that give voice to unspeakable pain and profound joy.
Performance Art: A masterful show that brings her journey to life with honesty, humor, and soul.

Alongside the performances, the Workshop Day is designed to support emotional and spiritual restoration:

• Movement and Breathwork Workshop: Release tension and reconnect with your body through guided movement and grounded breath.
• Journaling Workshop: Use expressive writing as a tool for processing grief, clarity, and emotional resilience.
• Group Grief Session: A compassionate, guided space facilitated by mental health professionals where attendees can share, reflect, and be witnessed in community.

The Community Open Mic Night offers a creative space for expression, testimony, artistry, and shared healing, allowing attendees to honor their own stories.

This is a space where art meets the divine, where the broken find beauty, and the weary find restoration. Good Grief Great GOD is an invitation to feel deeply, to remember boldly, and to encounter God’s presence in the places you least expect.

Info: Step into a powerful visual journey of grief, healing, and restoration through the work of talented visual artists. Featuring fine art, digital art, and interactive installations, the gallery invites you to reflect, connect, and experience storytelling beyond words.

Info: Enjoy music, spoken word, dance, and storytelling that bring the journey of grief, faith, and restoration to life. Through powerful performances, witness raw emotion, creative expression, and God’s presence in every step of the story.

Info: Join Veronica “So Creative” Essex and the ensemble for an intimate artist talkback immediately following the show. Hear the stories behind the scenes, the inspiration for each moment, and the heartwork that shaped Good Grief Great GOD. Guests are invited to ask questions, share reflections, and engage in meaningful conversation with the creative team.

Info: A transformative session with Griefologist, Tonya Overton
ICF (International Coaching Federation) Certified in Grief Coaching
AACC (American Association Christian Counseling) First Responder

Info: Join us for a powerful and uplifting Open Mic Night during the Good Grief Great GOD experience. This evening is dedicated to storytelling, expression, and community healing through spoken word, music, poetry, and creative testimony.

Whether you want to share your own work or simply be present in the atmosphere, this night offers space for honesty, artistry, and connection. Attendees are invited to step up to the mic and release what has been held, honored, or learned — through words, rhythm, or song.

Throughout the night, you will also experience special ensemble features from the Good Grief Great GOD cast. These intimate performances weave together movement, poetry, character work, and musical elements, offering a glimpse into the heart of the full production in a more raw and personal way.

This is a night to be seen, heard, and supported. A night to witness the beauty of shared creativity and collective healing.
Come as you are and bring your voice — or your listening heart.

Info: Step into a powerful visual journey of grief, healing, and restoration through the work of talented visual artists. Featuring fine art, digital art, and interactive installations, the gallery invites you to reflect, connect, and experience storytelling beyond words.

Info: Experience music, spoken word, dance, and storytelling that bring the journey of grief, faith, and restoration to life. Through powerful performances, witness raw emotion, creative expression, and God’s presence in every step of the story.

Info: Join Veronica “So Creative” Essex and the ensemble for an intimate artist talkback immediately following the show. Hear the stories behind the scenes, the inspiration for each moment, and the heartwork that shaped Good Grief Great GOD. Guests are invited to ask questions, share reflections, and engage in meaningful conversation with the creative team.

Info: Step into a powerful visual journey of grief, healing, and restoration through the work of talented visual artists. Featuring fine art, digital art, and interactive installations, the gallery invites you to reflect, connect, and experience storytelling beyond words.

Info: A night of music, spoken word, dance, and storytelling that brings the journey of grief, faith, and restoration to life. Through powerful performances, witness raw emotion, creative expression, and God’s presence in every step of the story.

Info: Join Veronica “So Creative” Essex and the ensemble for an intimate artist talkback immediately following the show. Hear the stories behind the scenes, the inspiration for each moment, and the heartwork that shaped Good Grief Great GOD. Guests are invited to ask questions, share reflections, and engage in meaningful conversation with the creative team.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

MICA (Maryland Institute College of Art) - The Gateway - BBOX Theater, 1601 West Mount Royal Avenue, Baltimore, United States

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