Lynne Barletta began her professional art career at age 14 and has been teaching art and writing curriculum for after-school programs for over 30 years. She has sold her work internationally and created murals as a fundraiser for trafficked children. Lynne’s clientele includes Coors Beer, The Denver Broncos, US Sugar, the Juvenile Justice Department of Florida, Light of the World Charities and many public art venues all the way to Singapore.

In 2001, Lynne was ordained through Covenant Center International and she founded Visionary Church in Stuart, Florida.
See VisionaryChurch.org for information about services and outreaches.

Lynne founded Visionary School of Arts (VSOA), in Stuart, Florida in 2010. with an after-school semester course and camp program for ages 5-18 that includes fine art and leadership with widespread community involvement, shows, internship programs, and competitions. VSOA students, ages 5-17 have won over 600 local, national, and international awards since 2010. Adult and senior programs were launched in 2012. See VisionaryschoolofArts.org

Catch the Wave of Hope (CWH) was founded by Lynne in 2015. is an organization to fight child sex trafficking. Lynne became the face of South Florida news for three years to help warn parents and communities about traffickers. She worked with trafficked girls for two years in the Juvenile Justice system and has pioneered a new approach to help trafficked survivors overcome trauma and receive healing called the Power of Art. See CatchtheWaveofHope.org.

Lynne has produced The Power of Art Youth Leadership video courses for youth groups, The Power of Art Creative Leadership, Adults, and Children. The video courses are offered online for homeschoolers, schools, and organizations. Lynne is the author of the book No Stress Zone, her personal story of her journey out of fear. See https://www.visionaryschoolofarts.org/outlying-courses for more information about the Power of Art courses.

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Florida Faith Alliance (FFA) is the newest organization that Lynne founded in 2023. FFA is a branch of Visionary Centers International, formed to work at a state level to bring awareness and prayer to churches and Synagogues concerning child sex trafficking.  See FloridaFaithAlliance.org 

Lynne and Tony Barletta have pastored Visionary Church together since 2004 and conducted regional bible studies for leaders. They have 4 boys and 4 grandchildren.

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Education:

University of Northern Colorado / Ordained with Ministry and Leadership Degree 2001

Covenant Centre International School of Ministry, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

Trained in inner healing SOZO, Bethel Church, California Christ For the Nations

Certified in Life Restoration Inner Healing Dr. Larry Duetchman

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Organizations, Honors, Awards, and Highlights
Director Visionary School of Arts 2010-2020
President’s Award 2012 Stuart Martin County Chamber of Commerce for achievement in joining arts and business in Martin County. Stuart /Martin County Chamber of Commerce
Leadership 2011 Stuart / Martin County Chamber of Commerce
Judge for National Congressional High School Art Competition 2010, 2011, 2014

Woman of the year nomination 2010, 2013, 2014, 2015 Soroptimist Society
Arts Achievement Award 2011 2012 for The Power of Art Program Banner Lake, Hobe Sound
Featured artist mARTies Awards 2014
Arts Council mARTies Awards 2016 “Excellence in Arts Education” annual award for Martin County.
Awarded largest mural ever completed 2017-2018 on the ATT building downtown Stuart.
CBS Channel 12 Extraordinary People Award Nov 2017
Annual Watchman on the Wall Award Treasure Coast Business, Leaders and Ministry Coalition December
2018.
Keynote Speaker One Billion Rising 2020