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 November 2011 Newsletter 200 S. Washington Blvd. Suite 1 Sarasota FL 34236 Towles Court Pavilion (941) 366-9595 www.expressiveartsflorida.com gallery@expressiveartsflorida.com Creative Partners: Victoria Domenichello-Anderson, Elizabeth Bornstein, Tamara Teeter Knapp, Kathleen Horne |
Hello, Expressive Arts Friends!
Well, we can tell that "season" is upon us, as we have so much to report on from the past month, and so many upcoming events to tell you about!
We had the privilege of teaching our 3rd Expressive Arts Florida Intensive with 11 students. What an amazing group! Several of these students have now completed 3 Intensives and are about to complete their Level One Certificate. We are very grateful to this "pilot group" who signed on for the journey, right at the beginning. We all learn from one another, and our intensives have been filled with deep and heartfelt learning experiences. We are now planning for Expressive Arts for Body, Mind, Spirit in January. This is a certificate course, and, this time, we are opening enrollment to others who are interested. Learn more here.
On October 17, we hosted Jared Massanari, who facilitated a sold-out workshop called A Process of Transformation: From Self-Consciousness to Self-Expression. Jared is one of Kathleen's mentors, and it was a delight to welcome his wonderful presence into our space. His next workshop is Monday January 16. Read more below, in the "Guest Presenters" section.
Judy Lyon brought us her gift of Mindfulness Meditation and Art-Making at Expressive Arts Community Networking. Judy gently and skillfully guided us through a 25-minute meditation, followed by 30 minutes of art-making. Many participants described it at profound, relaxing, challenging, enlightening, and very beautiful. Thank you, Judy! You bring so much to our community.
Our Third Annual Touch Drawing Exhibit is coming right up! The opening reception is Friday November 18, 5-10 pm. More than 15 artists are joining in; if you are considering it, there are still a couple of days to let us know, as we extended the deadline to Nov.7. This is always a really inspiring exhibit; it is quite exciting to see where each artist takes the process of Touch Drawing. There is a big Touch Drawing community here, and we are ever-grateful to Deborah Koff-Chapin, for birthing this art-form into the world! We know that many will witness the exhibit and become curious about Touch Drawing, so we have scheduled two introductory workshops in early December. Read more below in "Upcoming"
Kathleen's current Art as a Healing Practice series has sold out, and we want to thank all of our participants. Over time, this process continues to deepen and expand. Kathleen will be offering Art as a Healing Practice in a one-day retreat format for the first time on Sunday Nov. 20. See below in "Upcoming". Kathleen also offers individual "Exploring your Image" sessions, in which she assists in discovering the deeper messages of the image, gentle yet powerful techniques such as image dialogue. Read more in "Ongoing Services".
Victoria is honored to be the keynote speaker at the Junior League of Sarasota Luncheon - Empowering Children Through Art - on January 6. Another opportunity to get the word out about the power of this work! Evite, details, and ticket info in the "Community" section.
AND, beginning Thursday Feb. 2 Victoria and Kathleen are going to begin a new 7-session course: "Introduction to Expressive Arts and Healing". We are excited about launching this opportunity, and we invite you to learn more here. Our goal is to create an array of diverse opportunities that encourage each of you to make Expressive Arts a part of your life. Please let us know what YOU would like! With appreciation, Kathleen, Elizabeth, Tamara, Victoria Creative Partners and Faculty Expressive Arts Florida Expressive Arts Florida Institute |
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UPCOMING
THIRD ANNUAL TOUCH DRAWING EXHIBIT
Friday Nov. 18
5-6 pm: Artist's Reception
6-10 pm: Public Reception, in conjunction with the Towles Court Art Walk.
We are excited to be presenting this exhibit, our third annual, featuring Touch Drawing, the creation of Deborah Koff-Chapin, www.touchdrawing.com.With at least 15 artists participating, it is promising to be, once again, a moving, inspirational, and varied exhibit, featuring artists of all ages and levels of experience. Please join us, and also browse the other galleries and businesses of the Towles Court community!
Exhibit continues through the Friday Dec.16 artwalk. Gallery hours: Thursdays 12-5 (except Thanksgiving) Fridays: 12-5 Saturdays: 12-4 We are also happy to open by appointment. Send us an email or call 941-366-9595
If you would like to submit your art, the deadline to let us know is Nov. 7. Entry form here.
Watch a video of our 2009 Touch Drawing Exhibit here.
We know that this exhibit will inspire you to learn the Touch Drawing process, so we are offering a introductory workshops on Wed. Dec. 7 and Wed. Dec. 14. More here.
ART AS A HEALING PRACTICE 1-DAY RETREAT with Kathleen 
Sunday Nov. 20 10 am to 5:30 pm $80
Take some creative time to pause, reflect and renew.
For the first time, Kathleen is offering her popular "Art as a Healing Practice" ** in a retreat format. The overall theme is Creative Self Renewal. Engage in: *guided visualization *journal writing *art making *sharing/witnessing *a balance of structured experiences and time for personal reflection.
All art supplies are included. Coffee, tea and light snacks provided.5 CEU's for LMHC, LCSW, LMFT ($20 CEU fee)
The studio opens at 9:00 am; participants may come early and enjoy the space for personal reflection, writing, reading our inspirational books, making art, or just "being". Workshop begins promptly at 10 am. Lunch break from 12:30 to 1:30 - participants may either go out for lunch or bring lunch and eat in the studio. "Art as a Healing Practice" is a gentle and powerful process, integrating guided meditation, visual art, writing and sharing/witnessing. It is appropriate for people with any level of art-making experience, and can be adapted to a wide variety of settings.Through deep inner listening, participants connect with inner wisdom and express that creatively, bringing healing and light to personal challenges, and facilitating positive change. Register online here. Or, send Kathleen an email to reserve your space, and mail your check to Expressive Arts Florida. The current Art as a Healing Practice series is now full. The next series of 6 will begin in the new year. Kathleen also offers individual Art as a Healing Practice sessions, as well as the new "Explore your Image" sessions. More info here.    Some images from the Art as a Healing Practice circle
EXPRESSIVE ARTS COMMUNITY NETWORKING Wednesday November 30 6:30-8:30 pm $10 Expressive Arts Community Networking is for Expressive Arts practitioners and those pursuing training in the field. Connect with others, share information and ideas, experience new processes, and try out facilitation. Please email gallery@expressiveartsflorida.com to reserve your space. We are currently looking for a guest facilitator for November so if you have an Expressive Arts process you would like to share or try out, please contact us.    Some images from past Networking events INTRODUCTION TO TOUCH DRAWING We are offering 2 introductory Touch Drawing workshops. Anyone interested in learning this simple and profound meditative art process is welcome to attend. No experience is necessary, either with Touch Drawing or with art-making. Touch Drawing is a process where the fingers and hands are the drawing tools, inviting the internal images directly onto the paper. If you have done Touch Drawing before, you are also welcome, as it is always a gift to draw in the supportive presence of others. Wed. Dec. 7 1-4 pm or Wed. Dec. 14 6-9 pm Each workshop is $40, and this includes all supplies and materials. Register online here or mail a check to Expressive Arts Florida. Watch a 1-minute video and demo here. See Deborah Koff-Chapin demonstrate Touch Drawing here. EXPRESSIVE ARTS FOR BODY, MIND, & SPIRIT Jan.12-15, 2012 Thursday evening, Friday & Saturday all day, Sunday morning. 25 hours total $550 / $700** The focus of this course is on Intermodal Expressive Arts as a holistic field, effecting change in all aspects of human experience: body, mind and spirit. Participants will explore ways in which the different arts modalities bring growth and change, and how they work together as a holistic model. A variety of individual and group experiential processes will be introduced which focus on physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual experience.   This course is open to anyone interested in an in-depth exploration of Expressive Arts, either through enrollment in the certificate program or as a stand-alone experience. If you are interested, please contact us for more information. If you are considering applying for the certificate program, taking this course is a great way to evaluate whether it's a fit for you.
**For Expressive Arts Florida Institute students, the fee is $700, and includes advising/mentoring.
**For others, the fee is $550. If, after taking this course, a participant applies for, and is accepted into, Expressive Arts Florida Institute, course credit will be applied to Institute training, and an additional $150 advising/mentoring fee will be charged.
If you would like to register for this course as a non-certificate student, please email us.
If you are registering as a certificate student, please register as usual.
If you are interested in applying for the Certificate Program, please visit our website for information.
Feel free to call us at 941-366-9595 to discuss.
NEW!! INTRODUCTION TO EXPRESSIVE ARTS AND HEALING With Victoria Domenichello-Anderson and Kathleen Horne Thursdays 6-9 pm; Feb. 2 through March 22 (no class Feb. 23) $345 Join Kathleen and Victoria in a 7-week exploration of the Expressive Arts.  Are you ready to experience the power of your own creativity as a force for well being? Are you curious about Expressive Arts or Art and Healing? In a safe and accepting setting, you will engage in a variety of arts processes that will introduce you, through personal exploration, to the field of expressive arts. This is a unique opportunity to experience the healing power of this work, in a weekly, small group format. While the course content can be applied to a variety of settings by therapists, healthcare workers, educators, etc., the focus is on personal exploration of art as healing. All levels of art experience are welcome.
For those students who are interested in exploring this field further, credit towards Expressive Arts Florida Institute certificate studies is an option. Kathleen and Victoria have been teaching in this field for the past eight years, and have a wide variety of professional experiences with the Expressive Arts and Healing. Complete bios here. "We look forward to creating together and witnessing the power of the expressive arts in your life." Please email us or phone 941-366-9595 for more information.
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ONLINE MENTORING AND SUPPORT GROUP FOR EXPRESSIVE ARTS FACILITATORS Online! Are you venturing out as a facilitator and looking for support? Kathleen facilitates this small ONLINE group, personally designed for the needs of the participants. Drawing on her years of experience in the Expressive Arts as a facilitator, educator, therapist, artist, designer of programs and curricula, Kathleen guides participants on their personal and professional paths. Group members also offer valuable feedback and support to each other. Topics of discussion and sharing include facilitation skills, personal art practice, sharing and witnessing, developing a practice or business, local and international resources, marketing and articulating our work, realizing our unique visions, and more. Participants receive both professional and peer guidance and support. Appropriate for both practitioners and expressive arts therapists. If you would like to be part of a community, with the support, inspiration, and guidance this provides, please contact Kathleen@expressiveartsflorida.com to see if this group might meet your needs. Easy-to-use, private, confidential blog format. (1 month commitment required). "The Online Mentoring Group is a solid support for both my personal process and my professional business practice" Annie Rousseau Circle Tree Studios "Kathleen facilitates the group by questions and modeling the importance of the Expressive arts by her own daily art practice. She is wealth of information." Melanie DuToit, LMHC
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 your 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). 
See Kathleen's daily mandalas for 2011 on Flickr here
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EXPRESSIVE ARTS FLORIDA INSTITUTE
We are thrilled to be completing our first exciting year of Expressive Arts Florida Institute. Our wonderful first group of students is getting ready to complete their Level One Training. We invite you to visit our website, or email/call us for more information if you are interested. Our January 12-15 course - Expressive Arts for Body, Mind, Spirit - is open to participants not enrolled in the Certificate Program, as well as Certificate students. More here
WE ARE TAKING APPLICATIONS FOR ADMISSION!
Download Application Form, Admission Policies, Course Descriptions,and more.
LEVEL ONE
Jan.12-15, 2012
Expressive Arts: Body, Mind, Spirit
The focus of this course is on Intermodal Expressive Arts as a holistic field, effecting change in all aspects of human experience: body, mind and spirit. The course will explore ways in which the different arts modalities bring growth and change, and how they work together as a holistic model.
A variety of individual and group experiential processes will be introduced which focus on physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual experience.
April 12-15, 2012 Intermodal Expressive Arts Intensive October 11-14, 2012 The Scope of Expressive Arts - Individual, Group, Community LEVEL TWO January 19-22 Foundations of Expressive Arts April 19-22, 2012 Expressive Arts in the World Oct. 25-28: Expressive Arts: The Business and Profession For complete course descriptions please visit our website 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
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ONGOING SERVICES
CUSTOM TRAININGS In Expressive Arts, Arts and Health, Art and Healing Are you looking for specialized training to meet your specific needs? We design customized training programs for individuals or groups interested in developing skill and expertise in these rapidly developing, and sometimes merging, fields. These programs are designed with your specific needs in mind and can include creative and business strategies along with training in whatever modalities or artistic mediums you are interested in. Please contact us with questions or to set up an appointment to discuss your needs. ARTS & HEALTH CONSULTATION SESSIONS Creative consultation for those who desire guidance in finding their way in the merging worlds of Arts and Health. These sessions are open to Artists, Therapists, Facilitators, Administrations, etc... - anyone interested in working or already working professionally in an Arts and Health setting. Sessions can be in person, telephone, email or Skype. One time or ongoing sessions are available. Call or email for available dates and fees. EXPRESSIVE ARTS BUSINESS CONSULTATION We offer consultation sessions to meet your needs. Please contact us to discuss. Student rates are available. "You work together as an extraordinary team, with your sensibilities and talents complimenting each and every aspect of the experiences you shared with us"
M.K., participant in Custom Training session EXPLORING YOUR IMAGES Individual sessions with Kathleen $50 per session; $30 if you are currently enrolled in Art as a Healing Practice 1 hour Have you created an image that you know has messages that you haven't yet made sense of? Would you like an opportunity to explore it with some gentle and skilled guidance? Kathleen will assist you in listening for the deeper wisdom of your images, through non-interpretive methods such as image dialogue. These sessions are designed primarily for those who are already practicing Art as a Healing Practice or other Expressive Arts work. In-person or Skype options. Email or call with questions or to schedule. ART AS A HEALING PRACTICE Individual Sessions $75 per session 60-90 min. You may schedule an individual session if you can't make the group sessions or retreat, if you live at a distance (via skype) or if you would prefer to work one - on -one. The structure will be: set an intention, brief guided visualization, art-making, writing, and witnessing/sharing the image. Email or call with questions or to schedule. back to top |
GUEST PRESENTERS
A PROCESS OF TRANSFORMATION II:
From Self-Expression to Self-Understanding
with Jared Massanari, LPC, Ph.D
Monday, January 16, 2012
9 am - 4 pm
$85
Continuing the exploration of the process of image making begun in our October 2011 session, this workshop gives each participant a chance to experiment with different ways to relate to the image created. Free association with and amplification of the image are just two of the ways we will explore. Fundamental to each is the willingness to learn and the courage to stay open to the unexpected, both qualities essential in our journey of self-discovery and participation in the Expressive Arts.
Everyone is welcome to join in this experiment since we will spend the first part of the morning reviewing the content of our October workshop. Please bring your favorite art making materials and wear comfortable clothing. Plan to play and to learn more about yourself and others!
Open to all!
6 CEU's for LMHC, LCSW, LMFT available. ($20 CEU fee)
EAFI elective credit can be earned. ($25 fee)
Email gallery@expressiveartsflorida.com
or call 941-366-9595 for more information. Register online here.
Jared's reflection on the recent October workshop:
"After I returned to my home in Asheville, NC from facilitating The Process of Transformation workshop on October 17, a number of colleagues and friends asked me how it went. I found myself repeating, "It was great." I went on to describe that I was most excited by the willingness of the 12 participants to engage in all of the activities I planned. I have done many workshops over the years and this one felt easy. Participants were eager to learn and experience different ways to create images. And the group clearly had much encouragement in past groups to play! This became obvious when I asked everyone if they wanted to dance after lunch. The resounding response was "YES." No one whined; no one muttered, "How silly."
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Oct. workshop - image created by
Melanie & Kathleen together
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I learned much during the day about my "process of expression" and it appeared that others did as well. Individual drawings were beautiful as were the images created by participants working in pairs. We placed each drawing in the circle between activities to let color and design move us ever more receptively into what art expression feels and looks like. At times it was difficult not to focus on ways to engage with these images, but that will occur in the January workshop. Our focus was on how the images emerged for each participant-the kind of paper chosen, the type of art materials used, the first mark made, etc. Next will come the types of conversations we can have with our images."
About Jared:
Jared Massanari has a masters degree in counseling from Florida State University and a doctorate in Religious Studies from Syracuse University. He has taught at various colleges and been a therapist for over 25 years. Much of his counseling practice has been with children and families, specializing in working with families raising children with special needs. He has been a frequent presenter at conferences and has written a number of resources for parents and professionals. Dr. Massanari has been married to Alice for over 40 years and is the father of two children: Adrienne now living in Chicago, IL; and Caleb. Caleb's short life is chronicled in a book written by Alice and Jared entitled, Our Life With Caleb. Jared presently lives and practices in Asheville, North Carolina. He has been a psychotherapist for over 25 years. He is an author, workshop leader, and a long-time explorer of his own creative process using art materials.
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BEING YOUR OWN VILLAGE: A Celebration of your Inner Strength
Facilitated by Cynthia Bydlinski and Marcia Calderon, Art & Healing Facilitators
Previously scheduled for Dec. 4; has been postponed until spring 2012. Stay tuned.
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IN OUR COMMUNITY COALITION FOR ARTS AND HEALTH General Meeting & Holiday Gathering The Coalition for Arts and Health will host a general meeting and holiday gathering on Tuesday December 6th from 5:30-7:30pm at the Center for Arts and Humanities. Coalition evite to go out mid-November. If you are not currently on the email list or to learn more about the Coalition:
Co-Chairs: Elizabeth Bornstein, LCSW and Hedda Matza-Haughton, LCSW The Coalition for Arts and Health is a regional grassroots network of artists, healthcare providers, educational institutions, businesses, government, area organizations and individuals, working together to integrate the arts into health and wellness for the benefit of our community. Its mission is to promote creativity and the arts as commonly used tools in the pursuit of wellness and healing at all stages of life by: building a network that fosters partnerships and collaborations, providing a platform for information exchange, promoting and encouraging educational opportunities for artists and healthcare practitioners and advocating for funding and research. EMPOWERING CHILDREN THROUGH ART Junior League of Sarasota - Child Advocacy Luncheon  Victoria has been asked to be the keynote speaker for the upcoming Junior League of Sarasota's Child Advocacy Luncheon - "Empowering Children through Art". She is honored to be part of this inspirational event and to have the opportunity to share her experiences with Expressive Arts and Healing. More information and tickets here. Evite pdf here back to top |
INTERNATIONAL EXPRESSIVE ARTS THERAPY ASSOCIATION (IEATA) NEWS:
IEATA Regional Group Update from Elizabeth Bornstein and Sheri Gaynor, Regional Committee Co-Chairs If you are a current IEATA Member, you can join our IEATA Member Network, hosted by Ning.com. The Member Network is a great way to connect with members locally, nationally and globally, and find new opportunities to share and collaborate! You don't want to miss out as the Network is growing rapidly!
For current members to sign on: If you are not a Member or your membership has expired, join or renew here.
Any questions, interested in becoming more active in your region or assuming the role of a Regional Coordinator?
Contact:
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NOVEMBER HOURS & AVAILABILITY
November 1 through November 17
Thursday and Friday noon-4 pm.
Touch Drawing Exhibit opens Friday Nov. 18; 5-10 pm.
November 19 through November 30
Thursdays and Fridays, 12-5; Saturdays 12-4 (closed Thanksgiving Day) We are also open by appointment, so feel free to give us a call or send us an email!
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WE RECOMMENDNatalie Rogers, Ph.D, a pioneer in the Expressive Arts field, has a new book: The Creative Connection for Groups: Person-Centered Expressive Arts for Healing and Social Change. Science and Behavior Books, 2011
It is one of those books that you will definitely want to have if you are in this field! Accessible, professional, practical, inspirational, and more. Natalie Rogers shares her amazing gifts with the field of Expressive Arts. Don't miss it! "This book is about courage, creative expression, compassion, cooperation, and the raising of individual, group, and world consciousness to heal the planet." Natalie Rogers For more information about Natalie Rogers visit her website.
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INSPIRATION
And, before you go back to your busy day, take a few minutes to be inspired and energized by Playing for Change, connecting the world through music!
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CONTACT US
Expressive Arts Florida
200 South Washington Blvd. Suite 1 Sarasota FL 34236 Towles Court Pavilion and Arts District Corner of Hwy. 301 and Adams Lane in downtown Sarasota 941-366-9595 gallery@expressiveartsflorida.com institute@expressiveartsflorida.com |
With gratitude for your support
Victoria, Tamara, Elizabeth, Kathleen 
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