200 S. Washington Blvd., Suite 1
Sarasota FL 34236
(941) 366-9595
*in the Towles Court Pavilion"
Corner of 301 and Adams Lane
www.expressiveartsflorida.com
gallery@expressiveartsflorida.com
Creative Partners
Elizabeth Bornstein
Tamara Teeter Knapp
Kathleen Horne
Victoria Domenichello-Anderson
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JANUARY HOURS
OPEN: Wed. Jan 5, Thur. Jan 6 & Fri. Jan. 7: noon-5
CLOSED from Jan. 10 through Jan. 20, as studio is in use for training and workshops.
OPEN for Art Walk Jan. 21, 6-10 pm
OPEN Saturday Jan. 22: 12-5,
Wed. through Sat; Jan 26-29: noon-5
We will be checking phone messages and emails daily.
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 THANK YOU!!!
*We extend a huge, heartfelt THANK-YOU to Mimi Klein, whose generous and unconditional support has made possible the start-up of Expressive Arts Florida Institute. Mimi, your belief in the Expressive Arts to transform lives is a guiding light, and your support of our vision is an
incredible gift! ****Thank you to
Lois Geller and Michael McCormick for your support and generosity! *Thank you to Firm Solutions for gifting us with the beautiful plants that bring life into our space!*Thank you to Ann Stillman for your donation of professional books that will seed our lending library!*Thank you to Reagan Asset Management for making our transition to our new and beautiful home such a smooth one!
*And Thank YOU, our community! By participating in our studio, gallery, and institute, you make it possible for us to offer our vision!
With gratitude,
Victoria, Kathleen, Elizabeth, Tamara, and all who benefit from the offerings of Expressive Arts Florida |
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GALLERY SHOP
We are selling original Touch Drawings by Deborah Koff-Chapin, Soul Cards, and Deborah's books.
We also have giclee prints of our art work, cards, felted & knit items, jewelry, and CD's by Chinling Hsu.
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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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Enjoy our Gallery of Images
from
"Setting Intentions for 2011"
 
The Process of Setting Intentions
Setting an Intention is a way of focusing energy on something we intend to bring more fully into form in our lives. The power of setting individual intentions while being witnessed and supported by a group, magnifies the power.
1. Take a few minutes to meditate by simply following your breath.
2. Visualize a sense of inner space, and allow your intention for 2011 to begin to form.
3. Notice any colors, images, shapes, symbols that your imagination gives you.
4. Take about 15 minutes to create your art. (we used 5" circles of paper.)
5. When you are finished your art, write your intention, in the form of a brief statement in the present tense, on the back of your art.
We followed this by reading our intentions aloud, and witnessing one another. Some chose to ask the group to help make their intentions more real, by enacting, making sounds, repeating words, etc. This was a powerful, inspiring process.
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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 JANUARY 2011 Edition of
Expressive Arts Florida News
It is with deep gratitude that we at Expressive Arts Florida enter this New Year. We are so blessed to be part of an incredible global community of the Expressive Arts, and surrounded by so many inspiring people who are improving the world through sharing creativity.
We wish each of you a very Happy, Peaceful and Abundant 2011!
Thanks to all 25 of you who participated in our recent "Setting Intentions for 2011" Event! What a powerful experience! Photos and more information here as well as instructions so you can do the process on your own.
Wed. Jan. 5 is the last day to see this year's Touch Drawing Exhibit. We thank our participating artists: Sandra Dryden, Krista McCampbell, Linda Wenmark, Cathy Liott, Diane McMillen, Patrice Kennedy, Joane Nevin, Cynthia Widman, Lisa Peet-Lubin, Deborah Koff-Chapin, Patricia Manning, and Judy Lyon.
This exhibit attracted quite a bit of positive attention, and it was a wonderful way to honor our new gallery space.
We are excited about our upcoming January Expressive Arts Intensive, which launches our Institute Training Program. We are fully registered, and are now taking applications for April. Full update here.
*Read on for information about upcoming Touch Drawing workshops and a special Skype session with Deborah Koff-Chapin TOMORROW Jan. 5, Art as a Healing Practice beginning this Friday Jan. 7, Expressive Arts Community Networking, information about our two online groups, , and community news.
*Coming in February: We are excited to announce our Third Annual Community Mandala Exhibit! "Call for Artists" available here and on our website. This year our Mandala show will open on February 18, and include both the February and March Art Walks. Please consider submitting your work; this is always a great exhibit!
* We offer our congratulations to those who recently completed their Certificate in Art and Healing from Ringling College of Art and Design. More here.
We welcome you to join us for this month's Art Walk reception on Friday Jan. 21 6-10 pm or participate in a workshop, an online group, training, or networking. We are always happy to hear from you! 941-366-9595
gallery@expressiveartsflorida.com
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TOUCH DRAWING
We are now offering individual and group Touch Drawing sessions. Schedule a session for yourself or your group of friends, family, or co-workers, whether you are new to the process or returning to this meditative, intuitive process. See www.touchdrawing.com for more information.
Sessions are $45 for an individual; $35 for a group of 2 or more. Additional discounts available for groups larger than 5. All materials are included.
Current scheduled dates for Touch Drawing are:
TOMORROW!
Wed. Jan. 5 5:30 pm Skype Session with Deborah Koff-Chapin. A unique opportunity to "meet" with Deborah and ask questions. This session is designed primarily for those with some Touch Drawing experience. Deborah will answer questions about how she achieves color effects in her Touch Drawings. $10. (No charge if you register for the Touch Drawing session immediately following)
Wed. Jan. 5 6:30-8:30 pm Introduction to Touch Drawing $35 includes supplies
(if you have done TD and are bringing your own supplies, the fee is $25)
Wed. Jan. 19 6:30-8:30 pm Touch Drawing: Mounting & Developing
Learn to mount your Touch Drawings and develop them using acrylics, pastels, collage, etc. $35. (some supplies included)
Sunday Feb. 20, 1-4:00 pm
Touch Drawing and Fabric: An Exciting Combination
Learn to mount your Touch Drawings on Fabric and further work with them using paint, stitch, and more.
$25-$45 (pay what is comfortable for you)
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. 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.
Jan. 7 : Introduction to the Process
Jan. 21: Art and Emotion
Jan. 28: Art and the Physical Self
Feb. 4: Working with Polarities through Visual Art
Feb. 11: Mandala
Feb. 18: Bringing It All Together
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, publicizing and marketing, developing your unique vision and mission. 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. Email Kathleen@expressiveartsflorida to discuss and find out if this group might meet your needs.
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).
EXPRESSIVE ARTS COMMUNITY NETWORKING
Expressive Arts Networking is for Expressive Arts practitioners and those in training to become practitioners.
Wed. Jan. 26; 6:30-8:30 pm.
We don't yet have a facilitator for this month, so if anyone would like to share your process with a small group of peers, please talk to us!
$10; please call or email to reserve your space.
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EXPRESSIVE ARTS FLORIDA INSTITUTE
Update
WE ARE NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS FOR ADMISSION!
Download Application Form, Admission Policies, Course Descriptions, and more.
Our January class is full.
Next sessions: April 7-10, October 13-16
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 advisor, 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.
Details are available on our website.
Additional questions and requests for information should be addressed to institute@expressiveartsflorida.com
We welcome your inquiries!
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IN OUR COMMUNITY.....
We will be joining several other community art groups in
Art Center Sarasota's Community Exhibit, March-April 2011. We are excited by this opportunity for new partnerships. Stay tuned!
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Remember to listen to Arts Talk, with hosts Jennifer Walker and Rick Hughes, on WSLR, 96.5 fm, every second Wed. morning, 9-10 am.
We will have an audio of our recent interview on our website soon!
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!!! Save the Date !!!
THE COALITION FOR ARTS AND HEALTH
Partnering the Arts and Healthcare for Individual and Community Wellness
Next General Meeting
Lite Bites, Business Announcements, and Program Presentation
Open to all who are interested
Tuesday February 1, 2011
5:30-7:30PM
Sarasota Memorial Hospital, First Floor Auditorium
1700 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL
Featured Programs:
Theatrical Arts for Health and Wellness
Kaleidoscope: Theater for people with developmental disabilities. Asolo
Theater in partnership with Community Haven, Bayshore High School, Oak Park
School, and Easter Seals of Southwest Florida.
"Words Not Spoken": Improvisational Theater for community and healthcare
settings. Customer Service Training for the Manatee Co. Health Department;
and Caregivers of people with dementia, supported by Pines of Sarasota
and Anchin Pavilion.
For further information email: artshealthcoalition@comcast.net
The Coalition for Arts and Health is a regional grassroots network
including artists, healthcare providers, educational institutions,
businesses, government, area organizations and individuals,
working together to address the healthcare needs and challenges of
residents and visitors to our community.
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Some of our community presenters at Expressive Arts Networking during the past year include:
Stephanie Heidemann, Linda Maree, Julia Riley, Irene Moshka, Deborah Koff-Chapin, Judy Lyon. We thank each of them and encourage you to visit their websites and support their work!
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CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
The following people have recently completed all the requirements for their Certificate in Art and Healing from Ringling College of Art and Design:
*Cynthia Bydlinski
*Marcia (Muff) Calderon
*Therese Carmelite
*Leia Madden
*Patricia Manning
*Krista McCampbell
*Joane Nevin
We offer you each our recognition, congratulations and respect for your completion of this program. Fantastic work, all!
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INTERNATIONAL EXPRESSIVE ARTS THERAPY ASSOCIATION (IEATA) NEWS:
IEATA Regional Group Update...
If you are a current IEATA Member, join our vibrant IEATA Member Network, hosted by Ning.com. The Member Network is a fantastic asset to our community! Connect with members locally, nationally, and globally, and find new opportunities to share and collaborate. Go to http://ieatamembers.ning.com/?xgi=0JArDnS3Ej6DS8to sign up!
If you are not a member or your membership has expired, join or renew at http://www.ieata.org
Any questions, interested in becoming more active in your region or assuming the role of a Regional Coordinator? Contact: regional@ieata.org
We look forward to seeing you on the Network!
Elizabeth Bornstein and Sheri Gaynor, Regional Committee Co-Chairs
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
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Happy New Year!
Kathleen, Tamara, Elizabeth, Victoria
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