Hand-printed in big block letters on 8x10-inch sheets of paper, the sign read: “The Art of Hope.”

That was the name given to an exhibition of artwork created by residents of the Broward County Central Homeless Assistance Center last week in Fort Lauderdale and organized by the Broward Partnership for the Homeless Inc.

The art program was created from a grant awarded by the Broward County Commission. The grant allowed the Broward Partnership to teach art classes from January through September.

Self-esteem was shining from one artist, Dave, whose pastel piece sold fairly quickly.

“I’ve always dabbled in art,” he said. “It’s great therapy.”

Another artist 51-year-old Pat, is a fan of Andy Warhol.

“The future is up in the air,” she said. “I’m hoping to go back to school.”