Ben’s Bells

The mission of Ben’s Bells Project is to teach individuals and communities about the positive impacts of intentional kindness and to inspire people to practice kindness as a way of life.
About Ben’s Bells

The mission of Ben’s Bells Project is to teach individuals and communities about the positive impacts of intentional kindness and to inspire people to practice kindness as a way of life.

As we enter our 22nd year, we have grown to become a recognized symbol of kindness in the Tucson community and beyond. Although Ben’s Bells is known for its colorful ceramic Bells hung throughout Tucson and beyond, the organization also offers several programs to develop the life skill of intentional kindness. Through our research-based programming, we provide lessons on the science of kindness, examples of kindness practices, and suggested activities. Ben’s Bells’ programs are based on the belief that everyone has the capacity to be kind and that kindness can be cultivated through education, visual reminders, and ongoing practice. Our programming provides a comprehensive, intentional, and proactive approach for developing kindness skills.

The organization serves multiple constituencies, including youth through our Kind Campus school program, adults with our Kind Colleagues workplace program, and the entire community through our four studios and shop.

Helen Gomez
Preferred Pronouns: she / her
Helen@bensbells.org
520-622-1379 X1014
https://bensbells.org/
Sahuaro High School Custom Mural 2024
Sahuaro High School Custom Mural 2024

Designed with the class of 2023, this custom mural represents the culture of the school centered around kindness.  It is 10 feet X 8 feet.

First Zagar Mural in Tucson
Isaiah Zagar Workshop Mural 2009

All of Ben’s Bells Mosaic Tile Murals use the “Zagar Method” brought to Tucson in 2009 by Isaiah Zagar from Philadelphia. Murals utilize the outline and fill technique, making it easy for all to participate. This mural was installed in December, 2009 and was used to teach Ben’s Bells staff this technique. It can be found by the original Ben’s Bells studio at University & Tyndall.

I am Tucson Mural - installed 2022
I am Tucson Mural
The "I Am Tucson" Mural was installed in November 2022. There are over 280 volunteer hours and 2500 custom tile pieces in this 32 feet X 18 feet mural. Thousands of visitors see this mural on the side of the Tucson Convention Center every year.

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