1967B Morrill Street, Sarasota, FL 34236
(941) 366-9595
*in the Towles Court Art Colony*
www.expressiveartsflorida.com
gallery@expressiveartsflorida.com
Creative Partners
Kathleen Horne, Tamara Teeter Knapp,
Victoria Domenichello-Anderson, Elizabeth Bornstein
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GALLERY HOURS FOR MAY
Thurs. 12-5; Friday 12-6, Sat. 12-5
or by appointment
Expressive Arts Florida is founded on a firm belief
in the positive power of every person's creativity. We are committed to
the practice, education, advocacy, and expansion of the Expressive Arts
in our community and beyond. We offer opportunities for vital creative
expression to diverse people of all ages and life circumstances,
fostering wellbeing, community building, and positive social and global
change.
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Community Sand Mandala; ongoing weeklong project in Van Wezel lobby
One of the monks teaching Kathleen to use the chakpur
Each of these photos is a snapshot of some of the phases of this ongoing mandala. We swept it away each evening, so every day was a fresh start.
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Tamara is getting the Flower of Life project started on the first day of the Monks Residency.
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Photos from the recent Touch Drawing and Fabric Workshop
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Expressive Arts Florida invites you to
explore the power of personal creative expression. We offer a variety
of experiences to guide and inspire you, no matter what your prior
"art" experience is. Discover your unique creative pathways to inner
wisdom. Authentic creative expression fosters wellness, connection,
community and social change.
Come visit our
working studio, take a workshop or class, see our inspirational gallery
of community programs, or schedule us to create a specialized program
at your location or ours. Expressive arts integrates visual art, creative writing, dance, poetry, movement, music, drama.
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HELLO and WELCOME
to our May edition of Expressive Arts Florida News!
April has been another exciting and full month, and we have seen many of you at various venues. It is difficult to pinpoint a "high point", but the Tibetan Monks Residency at the Van Wezel was most definitely an experience that impacted and inspired us, and the community at large. We had the privilege of partnering with the Van Wezel, bringing community involvement and awareness to the project. Please have a look at the photo gallery in the left hand columm to get a sense of the creation of the Sand Mandala, the community projects, and the exhibit: "Mandala: Tibetan Art and Culture in the Schools", which continues at Expressive Arts Florida through May 15.
This exhibit features art work and poetry created by Sarasota County students, under the direction of the Van Wezel Teaching Artists and the classroom teachers. The opening reception was spectacular! We were joined by the wonderful Dragonfly Cafe Poets, under the direction of Joanna Fox, and we also had live poetry performance/reading by the amazing Glenis Redmond and Van Wezel Teaching Artist Neal Schleifer. It was all great!
We thank all of the teachers and teaching artists, and all our friends and guests who have come to this exhibit; these children and teens deserve to be recognized; their work is quite amazing!
Leslie Lacktman, Vera Furtick, and Judy Levine all deserve a special round of applause!
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At the studio, we also enjoyed working/playing with some of you at the recent Developing Touch Drawings and Touch Drawing and Fabric Workshops.
Stay tuned for more of these workshops in the future. If you enjoy Touch Drawing, you may want to join us on the Expressive Arts Florida Touch Drawing Community Page.
Deborah Koff-Chapin's recent visit to Sarasota has spurred an even wider interest in the process, and we are committed to offering experiences that help sustain and develop this interest. Please let us know what YOU would like!
We now sell Deborah's Soul Cards, books, and CD's at the gallery.
We are transitioning into our summer schedule here at Expressive Arts Florida. Kathleen will be leaving shortly for her British Columbia home, and keeping in touch via newsletter and her online groups: Expressive Arts Facilitators Mentoring and Support and Mandala as Personal Practice
(both of these groups currently have openings).
Brand new and exciting summer studios and workshops are coming right up, including Expressive Arts for Self-Awareness with Victoria, and Animal Wisdom, with Victoria and Elizabeth. Keep your creative energy alive by participating!
Touch Drawing, Expressive Arts Community Networking, and 3rd Friday Art Walks will continue. More events will likely be announced in the June newsletter.
We are also using the "quieter time" of the summer to plan for our Fall 2010 through Spring 2011 season. Watch for 3 Community Shows next season: Touch Drawing, Expressive Arts in Motion, and Mandala. And, of course, our training institute.
We hope that you will choose to join us during the summer months!
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UPCOMING EVENTS
EXPRESSIVE ARTS FOR SELF-AWARENESS
NEW!!
Session A: Thursdays, May 20, 27, June 3
Session B: Thursdays June 10, 17, 24
6:30 to 9 pm
$30 per class; $90 per session
*may combine Sessions A & B (6 classes for a 20% discount off the total cost)
Victoria will guide you in a multi-modal arts process, with visual art, creative writing, image dialogue, movement and sound, as a way to tap into your authentic creative resources. Discover your path to self-transformation, personal growth, and renewal.
ANIMAL WISDOM
NEW!!
Session A: Tuesdays June 15, 22, 29
Session B: Tuesdays July 20, 27, Aug. 3
6:30 to 9 pm
$35 per class/ $105 for 3-class session
*may combine Sessions A & B and receive a 20% discount.
With Victoria and Elizabeth
By paying attention to the natural world around us, and taking notice of those creatures big and small who visit us in our day-to-day life, we can use the language, spirit and inspiration of animals to communicate and connect with our inner and outer worlds. As we attune to Mother Nature and the symbols and powers of our animal guides, we are able to tap into the essence of inner knowing, gaining self-awareness and a deeper understanding or our authentic path and purpose.
Class includes art-making, journaling, and working with nature.
Required book: "Animal Speak" by Ted Andrews
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TOUCH DRAWING
Wednesday May 19; 6:30-8:30 pm; $35 includes supplies
Join us for a Touch Drawing session, whether you are new to the process or returning. All materials provided for this meditative, intuitive process. See www.touchdrawing.com for more information.
Call and register one week ahead.
These sessions are held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month
EXPRESSIVE ARTS COMMUNITY NETWORKING
Wednesday May 26; 6:30 to 8:30 $10
For anyone who is either practicing Expressive Arts or who is training or learning to do so. Each month's session includes a short facilitated experience and time to share and network. If you have something that you would like to share or try out with the group, volunteer to be a guest facilitator! We are looking for a facilitator for the May session.
Please call or email to reserve your spot.
ONLINE GROUPS
MENTORING AND SUPPORT GROUP
FOR EXPRESSIVE ARTS FACILITATORS is accepting new members. Facilitated by Kathleen, this is a small group (max 10) for those who are in the beginning stages of an expressive arts practice, or who are launching a new area of expressive arts work. Some of the many topics covered so far include: facilitation skills, setting up a practice, sharing and witnessing, taking the next step, personal art practice, designing a workshop, hands-on expressive arts ideas, presenting and explaining our work. Participants receive professional and peer guidance and support. Easy-to-use private, confidential blog format. $50 per month; 1 month commitment required.
MANDALA AS PERSONAL PRACTICE
*Beginning May 1 (NEW!) An online forum for exploring the mandala, sharing images,
writings, and experiences. Kathleen will facilitate by providing information,
resources, teachings and images, and will offer feedback and suggestions to
participants. Discussion and sharing will be encouraged between participants.
This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in exploring the Mandala as a
personal art practice, learning more, sharing their art and insights, and
staying connected with others, without geographical barriers. Call or email for
info. Easy-to-use, confidential blog format.
$25 per month (1 month commitment required;
renewable on the 1st of each month).
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a few examples from Kathleen's 2009 Daily Mandala Journal Project.
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Quote of the month:
(on art-making for everyone)
"You just make a mark
We can all make a mark
And then you make another mark
And pretty soon you see something
Don't be scared....."
Edie, Westminster Shores Resident
(Edie worked on the Mandala "It's a Real Corker" below, in an Expressive Arts Group facilitated by Ginny Reynolds)
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Exciting announcement:
Expressive Arts Florida is in the planning stages of our new Expressive Arts Training Institute. It will be taught as a series of intensive weekends for those interested in seeking a Certificate in Intermodal Expressive Arts, beginning early 2011. Stay tuned as details become available!!
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PARTNERSHIPS & COMMUNITY NEWS
"HEAR THE CHILDREN": This powerful art work was created in 2007 by the children, parents and staff of the Sexual Abuse Treatment Program of the Child Protection Center. The creation of the piece was facilitated by Victoria Domenichello-Anderson & Kathleen Horne, and was exhibited for over a year at Expressive Arts Florida. Its permanent home is now in the new Child Advocacy Center720 S. Orange Ave., Sarasota. We hope it educates, touches, and inspires many. The piece contains images, words, and messages from those who have been affected by abuse. All monies related to the creation of the art work, as well as the framing and installation costs were donated by the Blue Knights International Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club Florida Chapter XVIII.
The Child Advocacy Center's Grand Opening took place on April 22. It was a moving ceremony reflecting the realization of a long term dream.
Congratulations to Hal Hedley, Graci McGillicuddy, Trish McConnell,
Dr. Katherine Keeley and the many staff, Board members, and volunteers
who have worked so hard on behalf of the children of our community.
 April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. Wear a blue ribbon and join the fight against child abuse.
Victoria and representatives of the Blue Knights, with the art work,
at the opening ceremony.
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MANDALA at the Van Wezel
from the "I am Home" Art Program at Resurrection House
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Sand Mandalas at the Beach
with Muff Calderon & Cynthia Bydlinski.
You're invited to a joyful, relaxing and rejuvenating
Saturday morning creating SAND MANDALAS using found objects on the beach.
First Saturdays: May 1, June 5
North Lido Beach, Sarasota, FL
(Beach access west of St. Armand's Circle, off John
Ringling Boulevard)
Create a healing intention for yourself, another, your
community, the world.
Your donation will benefit ShelterBox USA (headquarters located
in Lakewood Ranch), a disaster relief charity that delivers emergency
shelter, warmth and dignity to people affected by disaster worldwide.
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Linda Maree invites all women to "Keeper of the Flame", the final session of the "Brigit's Well" Collage Workshop series. Saturday May 8; 2-4:30 pm, Rosemary Court Yoga Studio. Cooperatively priced: $15-40; supplies included. etainwrites@aol.com
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PHOTOS FROM THE APRIL 16
OPENING RECEPTION
Mandala: Tibetan Art and Culture in the Schools
 
 
 
  
The artwork and poetry in the gallery is from area students, teaching artists, and teachers. The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Education Department has collaborated with area schools and teachers in grades K through 12 to connect their classroom studies and art making to the residency of the Mystical Arts of Tibet. Local teaching artists were paired with the teachers to develop lesson plans and co-teach together in the classooms. This Arts Integration teaching is supported by a research grant from The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.
TEACHING ARTISTS
Amy Webber
Neal Schleifer
Nan Colton
Faith Bradburn Keller
Alyson Dolan
Judy Pirkey
Gina Greenlee
Judy Levine
TEACHERS
Booker Middle School
Carrie Mills
Juan Zuluaga
Debra Piner
Lynn McDonald
Janet DeMarin
Pedro Battisa
Joanna Fox
Booker High School
Julie Felts
Northport High School
Dr. Barbara O'Brien
Heron Creek Middle School
Gail Bruder-Werner
Carrie DeWolf
Tatum Ridge Elementary
Michele Ozkan
Ms. Klute
Ms. Hoermann
Mr. Lynch
Ms. Futornick
Ms. Myers
Ms. Rogers
Ms Werbelow
PIne View
Tara Spielman
Fruitville Elementary
Tamara Knapp
St. Martha's Catholic School
Catherine Randazzo
Sister Cathy Bonfield
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With gratitude for a wonderful Expressive Arts Community!
Kathleen, Tamara, Elizabeth, Victoria
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