200 S. Washington Blvd., Suite 1
Sarasota FL 34236
(941) 366-9595
*in the Towles Court Pavilion"
www.expressiveartsflorida.com
gallery@expressiveartsflorida.com
Creative Partners
Elizabeth Bornstein
Tamara Teeter Knapp
Kathleen Horne
Victoria Domenichello-Anderson
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Gallery Hours for November:
Our official opening is
Friday Nov. 19, 5-10 p.m.
for our Touch Drawing Exhibit
and Open House
Before that, please call 366-9595 before you come to visit, to make sure we are here!
Our regular gallery hours,
Wed through Saturday, 12-4
will resume after Nov. 19
(closed Thanksgiving Day)
We will post our Holiday Hours in our Dec. 1 newsletter
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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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Collaborative Painting at Expressive Arts Florida.....
gallery of images and details
This is the whole painting, as of 11-1-10
Gallery visitors have been adding to it for the last few months.
Here are some of the details:
"Artwork reminds us of our own higher possibilities, our own deepest nature, our own most profound ground, which we are all invited to rediscover....to express something you are not yet, but that you can become"
Ken Wilber
"Art helps maintain our creative excitement about life, and, at its best, art can inspire and transform us. The mission of art advances as individual artists express their culture's view of the world, in a personally hewn collective vision"
Alex Grey
"I dream my painting, and then I paint my dream"
Vincent van Gogh
"To create means to relate. The root meaning of the word "art" is "to fit together" and we all do this every day. Not all of us are painters but we are all artists. Each time we fit things together, we are creating - whether it is to make a loaf of bread,
a child, a day"
Corita Kent
"I believe that each work of art, whether it is a work of great genius, or something very small, comes to the artists and says, "Here I am. Enflesh me. Give birth to me."
Madeleine L'Engle
"Love is this - that two solitudes border, protect, and salute one another"
Rainer Maria Rilke
Four visitors from the East Coast of Florida, after painting their sections
Sherry, Lee, Elaine, Eleanor
This painting still has a few spaces left! Join us for our reception on Nov. 19, 5-10 pm and make your mark!
At Expressive Arts Florida we love collaborative art-making!!
Here are a couple of inspirational videos, from the collaborative vision of
Russell Maier. Click the links below to watch the videos.
Collaborative Mandala in Elementary School
Collaborative flower mandala in Phillippines
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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 NOVEMBER 2010 Edition of
Expressive Arts Florida News!
WE HAVE MOVED!!!
We are now officially in our new home at
200 S. Washington Blvd., Suite 1
Sarasota FL 34236
Located in the Towles Court Pavilion, corner of 301 and Adams Lane, we are just a few steps across the street from our previous location. We are still unpacking and organizing, and our upcoming Touch Drawing Exhibit will be our official opening. The new space is much larger, making room for our new Institute training program. We look forward to welcoming you here!!
**We are taking registrations for our January Pre-Institute Expressive Arts Intensive. More information here, and download the registration form here.
This workshop is open to interested participants, whether or not you plan to sign up for the Institute training program. Please contact us if you are interested in participating.
**The second annual Community Touch Drawing Exhibit will open on Friday November 19, 5-10 pm. With more than 12 artists participating, it proves to be an exciting exhibit! The opening reception is also the official opening of our new gallery/studio/institute space, and we hope you will join us!! We have extended the deadline for artists to Nov. 7, with art drop-off scheduled for Nov. 13. Details and entry form here.
**We have updated our Expressive Arts Florida Institute training page here. We have now published all the dates for 2011, full course descriptions for Level One and Two training, guiding principles, elective credit overview, tuition structure and more. Our Admissions Policies and Application Forms will be published on the site during this month.
**Exciting updates from IEATA (International Expressive Arts Therapy Association)...new online community, and.the 2011 conference is in Peru! More....
**We have Google Checkout on our website, allowing you to register online for trainings and workshops!
*Read on for upcoming Expressive Arts Community Networking,
Art as a Healing Practice sessions, information about our two online groups, a Mandala Workshop, Touch Drawing sessions, and community news.
We will be beginning a monthly newsletter column that will feature an article by one of our community members. If you have a story (and images) of how you have used the Expressive Arts personally in your own life, and would like to share it with others, as inspiration, please contact us.
Yes, we have been busy, and, as we move into this season, we are deeply grateful for our wonderful creative community! We welcome you to join us for an opening reception, a workshop, an online group, training, or networking. We are always happy to hear from you!
gallery@expressiveartsflorida.com
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ART AS A HEALING PRACTICE Group sessions
Facilitated by Kathleen
"Art as a Healing Practice" is a guided progression through meditation, visual art-making, writing, and sharing/witnessing. There are 3 sessions left in the current series and new participants are always welcome. Excellent for opening to the power of your own creative expression, for increasing your comfort with art-making, and for bringing the wisdom of your creativity to all areas of your life.
These sessions are run as a series of six themed classes; each one is independent and stand-alone, so you may attend as many as you like.
Fridays, 9-11:30 am; $35 per class. Please call or email to reserve your space.
November 5: Working with Polarities
November 12: Mandala
November 19: Bringing it All Together
Next series of 6 begins Friday Jan. 7
Download pdf flyer here.
ART AS A HEALING PRACTICE Individual Sessions
Kathleen is now offering individual "Art as a Healing Practice" sessions, consisting of guided meditation/visualization, visual art-making, writing, and sharing. These sessions are appropriate for overcoming creative blocks, bringing healing to emotional or physical issues, increasing comfort with art making and more. They are not psychotherapy, although they can be a powerful adjunct to therapy. Sessions are 60-90 minutes; fee range is $35 to $65 (pay according to your means). Please contact Kathleen at kathleen@expressiveartsflorida.com
or 941-365-6466
MENTORING AND SUPPORT GROUP
FOR EXPRESSIVE ARTS FACILITATORS ONLINE!!
Facilitated by Kathleen, this is a small ONLINE 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.
Appropriate for both practitioners and expressive arts therapists. Easy-to-use private, confidential blog format. $50 per month;
1 month commitment required.
MANDALA AS PERSONAL PRACTICE ONLINE!!
An online forum for exploring the mandala, sharing images, writings, and experiences. Kathleen facilitates by providing information, resources, teachings and images, and offers feedback and suggestions to participants. Discussion and sharing is 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).
TOUCH DRAWING
We are now offering individual and group Touch Drawing sessions. Schedule a session for yourself or your group of friends, family, or coworkers, whether you are new to the process or returning to this meditative, intuitive process. See www.touchdrawing.com for more information.
Sessions are 1.5 hours; $45 for an individual; $35 for a group of 2 or more. Additional discounts available for groups larger than 5. All materials are included.
EXPRESSIVE ARTS COMMUNITY NETWORKING
Wed. Dec. 1, 2010
Guest Facilitator: Stephanie Heidemann: "Authentic Voice Work". This is a special treat! Visit Stephanie's website here, and see her schedule of workshops and performances.
Expressive Arts Networking is for Expressive Arts practitioners and those in training to become practitioners.
$10; please call or email to reserve your space.
Usually held on the last Wed. of the month, we are changing this time because of the holidays. Join us on Dec. 1 for our holiday networking session. Will resume regular schedule on Wed. Jan. 26.
A big thank you to Julia Riley for facilitating her "sacred scribble" process at the October networking! Visit Julia's website here and see her exciting array of offerings. Julia will be facilitating a day-long Sage-ing workshop at Dayspring Retreat Center on Jan. 21.
INTRODUCTION TO THE MANDALA
Sunday Dec. 5 1-4:30 pm
$45 3 CEU's for LMHC, LMFT, LCSW ($5 CEU fee)
In this introductory 3-hour course, students will learn about the universal form of the Mandala (sacred circle) and its history and applications for personal and cultural healing. This is an experiential, hands-on course in which students create a personal mandala that explores four areas of their life: Emotional, Physical, Mental, and Spiritual. Participants will then explore/process their mandala in journal writing and discussion. In addition, participants will learn some simple ways to introduce mandala-making to others. Therapists will be provided with information about introducing the practice to their clients. Participants will learn how mandalas foster relaxation and centering, and well as greater self-awareness. A detailed handout packet , containing background material and suggestions for therapeutic application, will also be provided.
Facilitated by Kathleen
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We invite everyone to join us on Friday November 19, 5-10 p.m.for the opening of our Community Touch Drawing Exhibit and our Open House, celebrating our new space at 200 Washington Blvd., Ste. 1. This event will be in conjunction with the Towles Court Art Walk. Please visit, see the exhibit, let us show off our new home, and visit the other galleries as well!
Download the exhibit invitation here.
View the inspiring video of last year's Touch Drawing Exhibit here
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UPCOMING WORKSHOP/TRAINING OPPORTUNITY
PRE-INSTITUTE
INTERMODAL EXPRESSIVE ARTS INTENSIVE WORKSHOP
JANUARY 13-16, 2011
Experience the power of Expressive Arts as you immerse yourself in a creative journey. Following the thread of your personal process, experience the power of visual art-making, movement, music, sound, drama, and guided meditation. Take the time for deep creative exploration and challenge yourself to move through creative blocks. Work within a professionally guided small group setting.
While this is being offered as a "pre-institute" workshop, it is open to anyone with an interest in expressive arts, a willingness and readiness to engage in a personal creative exploration within a small group setting. Please give us a call or send us an email if you have questions or would like more information.
Thursday Jan. 13: 5:00-9:00 pm
Friday Jan. 14 and Saturday Jan. 15: 9:00 am -5:30 pm
Sunday Jan. 16: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.
(25 hours total)
Fee: $500
($100 deposit will hold your space)
The material covered in this workshop is one of the Expressive Arts Florida Institute core weekend intensive courses, and may be applied toward institute training if all other requirements are met. *
15 CEU's for LMHC, LCSW, LMFT
Registration form and online payment available on our website here.
Workshop Registration Form pdf version
A $100 deposit will hold your space.
Questions and requests for additional information should be addressed to institute@expressiveartsflorida.com
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EXPRESSIVE ARTS FLORIDA INSTITUTE
Update
We have updated the Institute Page
with Course Descriptions, Guiding Principles, Tuition structure, and more.
Our Admissions Policy and Application form will be posted soon.
Expressive Arts Florida Institute is a two-level training program for those interested in pursuing the Expressive Arts as a professional path, whether integrating it into an existing career, or beginning a career in the expressive arts field.
An INTERMODAL EXPRESSIVE ARTS TRAINING PROGRAM, Expressive Arts Florida Institute is grounded in a firm belief that an integrated arts approach is a powerful agent of change. Students will participate in visual art-making of various kinds, writing, poetry, music, movement, drama, and guided visualization. An emphasis will be on the power of following the natural creative flow from one arts modality to another.
The learning format is THREE WEEKEND INTENSIVE COURSES per calendar year, generally in January, April, and October in Sarasota, FL. Each weekend is 25 hours of class time. In addition, there is a one-day orientation program for new students.There are also elective credits, which students can often earn in their own community, online communication with an adviser, and a Practicum/Internship at the end of the second year. We offer flexibility for entry of new students; they may start the program with any of the Level 1 weekend intensives. Our goal is to create a FLEXIBLE LEARNING FORMAT for students traveling to Sarasota from other areas.
For those who are interested in getting a head-start on their training, consider the Pre-Institute Expressive Arts Intensive on January 13-16, 2011. Details and registration information here. See all the details here.
INSTITUTE TRAINING DATES FOR 2011:
JANUARY 13-16 (Pre-Institute Intensive)
APRIL 7-10
OCTOBER 13-16
Additional questions and requests for information should be addressed to institute@expressiveartsflorida.com
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IN OUR COMMUNITY.....
***Join Muff and Cynthia for Full Moon Rising at Lido Beach You, your friends and family are invited to join us to reflect on the abundance in life during this season of giving thanks.
Sunday, November 21, 2010 from 4:30pm-5:30pm North Lido Beach, Sarasota, FL
(North Lido Beach access west of St. Armand's Circle, off John Ringling Boulevard) Pause and give thanks for the abundance in life as we create our Full Moon Rising circle in the sand. Presented by: Muff Calderon and Cynthia Bydlinski Art & Healing Certificate Students at Ringling College You are welcome to make a donation that 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 . DOWNLOAD PDF FLYER HERE ***Elizabeth was one of the presenters at the November 3 meeting of the Coalition for Arts and Health, at Art Center Sarasota. Her presentation, and the focus of this meeting, centered around art and the journey of Parkinson's Disease. The current exhibit at ACS has been created in conjunction with the Neurochallenge program.
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International Expressive Arts Therapy Association (IEATA) News...
· We are grateful to be an active part of our blossoming International professional Expressive Arts organization - IEATA!
· IEATA is currently focusing on developing Regional Groups for members of the organization to connect with one another near and far. Elizabeth Bornstein and Sheri Gaynor are the IEATA Regional Committee Co-Chairs. Their focus has been creating a strong network to keep IEATA members connected and encourage sharing of activities and ideas with other members in their regions. In September 2010, the IEATA Members Network site hosted by Ning.com was introduced to IEATA Members. This Network is a great forum for IEATA members as well as the Regional Groups to connect with one another. Regional Groups have been developing beautifully and each group's format is organic, which allows for creativity and region-specific needs. Florida is a part of the South Atlantic Regional Group which also includes:Delaware, Maryland, District of Columbia, Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia. Victoria Domenichello-Anderson, Ella Hill and Meredith Casper are the Regional Coordinators for this Region. If you are an IEATA member, stay tuned for your invitation to sign on and Regional Group information. If you are not a member and would like to join, please visit www.ieata.org/membership.html. If you have any questions, please contact Elizabeth and Sheri at regional@ieata.org
· IEATA and TAE Peru will present the next IEATA International Conference, August 10-14, 2011 in Lima, Peru with post-conference sessions in Cusco on August 16. For additional information visit: www.ieata.org/conference.html
 The Florida Regional IEATA Group at the last conference; 2009; Boston, USA
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With gratitude for a wonderful and inspiring Expressive Arts Community!
Kathleen, Tamara, Elizabeth, Victoria
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