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 JUNE 2012 Newsletter 200 S. Washington Blvd. Suite 1 Sarasota FL 34236 Towles Court Pavilion (941) 366-9595 www.expressiveartsflorida.com gallery@expressiveartsflorida.com institute@expressiveartsflorida.com Creative Partners: Elizabeth Bornstein, Tamara Teeter Knapp, Kathleen Horne, Victoria Domenichello-Anderson 
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Hello Expressive Arts Friends! The Expressive Arts are a healing force, whether the focus is the individual, a family, a group, a community, or the planet. The arts are a universal language, and have the power to facilitate communication, even between people or groups that may not otherwise be open to, or have the opportunity for, authentic communication. Expressive Arts also facilitates communication within. Our images may make visible those aspects of ourselves that we may have lost touch with or forgotten. The Scope of Expressive Arts - Individual, Group, and Community is one of our Expressive Arts Florida Institute courses, next offered October 11-14, 2012. We move from the intra-personal, to the interpersonal, to community focus in this intensive weekend, and the IMAGINE project is the Art-for-Social-Change component of this course. This month, the IMAGINE Project went to the Speak Up for Kids Conference. It was inspiring! See the full story and photos here.We are very excited by the energy of this project, as it grows, both in size and in scope. This is how it looked early in May. It has grown significantly since then!  If you would like more information on how to bring the IMAGINE Project to your business, conference, or event, please contact us. We will be happy to consult with you and explore this possibility! If you are interested in our Institute Training, please contact us for more information. Orientation to Expressive Arts offered on Oct. 11. For an inspiring read on Art for Social Change, see this book recommendation.Coming up this month: Victoria begins her new Painting Your Creative Edge Studio Retreat! There has been an enthusiastic response to this offering! More here.Kathleen is currently in B.C. and is expanding her online offerings. For the very first time, the popular Art as a Healing Practice series will be offered online, beginning July 1. More here.She is also accepting new members into the Mandala as Personal Practice online forum. Elizabeth's work has been honored by a recent appointment to the Board of Directors of the Society for the Arts in Healthcare. More here.We wish to extend our heartfelt thanks to Linda Maree for her presentation of The Write Path, as our guest facilitator at Expressive Arts Community Networking in May. More here.For the month of June, our "open" hours will be by appointment only, and we will not be open for the Towles Court Art Walk. Consider taking one of our in-person or online workshops, and visit us on  . Thank you to each of you for your ongoing support and belief in our work. We join with you in planting seeds of the Expressive Arts in a wide variety of locations and settings. The possibilities are endless, and we know that so many of you are doing truly amazing things. Let's all keep it going and growing!
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PAINTING YOUR CREATIVE EDGE
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Creative Edge painting
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STUDIO RETREAT
In this studio retreat, we will be working from our INNER CORE to our OUTER EDGE, journeying inward then outward, using the creative edge as a holding point for new awareness.
Saturdays, June 16, July 14, August 11
10 am to 4:30 pm
Attendance to all 3 sessions is preferred.
Call Victoria for options.
Facilitated by: Victoria Domenichello-Anderson, M.A.
Registered Expressive Arts Consultant Educator
Core Faculty, Expressive Arts Florida Institute.
In this workshop series we will go to the periphery of our creative edge, challenge our comfort zone, and see what comes next. By opening up to those things that seem just beyond our reach, and exploring them through the art process we are able to gain a new awareness of ourselves and our life path. This exploration often gives new insights into our inner and outer worlds and assists us in merging the two.
Each session we will paint on a large canvas using acrylics. Focusing on our particular life's intention for that week and using some of the prompts below*, we will be led through a centering exercise, asked to do some spontaneous writing, and then go into our painting exploration. We will create in a studio atmosphere and Victoria will be mentoring along the way, both individually and as the group.
*Where am I now? What do I already know? Where am I going? Where do I want to be?
$85.00 per session or $230.00 (10% off) for all 3.
Includes supplies (large canvas and basic acrylic paints and brushes)
Currently wait listing participants.
Please call or email Victoria for more information or to see if any space has opened up.
Please email your intention to attend to gallery@expressiveartsflorida.com by Saturday May 26th.
Payment: By check: Send to 200 S. Washington Blvd. Suite 1, Sarasota, Fl. 34236.
By credit card: http://www.expressiveartsflorida.com/google-checkout.html
Payment must be received 5 days prior to start date to confirm attendance.
941-366-9595 or Victoria (cell 232-2556)
EAFI elective credit available.
CEU's for LMHC, LCSW, LMFT
In addition to the monthly workshops, Victoria is offering individual Mentoring to assist in processing your images and outcome, via Skype or in person.
$30.00 per 60 minute session. Inquiries:
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ONLINE ART AS A HEALING PRACTICE
(Now ONLINE for the FIRST TIME!)Facilitated by Kathleen Horne, MA, LMHC, REACE
July 1 through August 11 (6 weeks) $150 - introductory price Kathleen has been facilitating this powerful blend of guided meditation, visual art-making, writing, and sharing/witnessing, for several years in a group, individual, and retreat format. For the first time, it is being offered online. If you would like to explore your creativity in a guided, safe, format, and be a part of a small and accepting sharing circle, this may be for you!
What you receive:
*6 guided meditations (audio) posted on Saturday of each week, beginning July 1. Each meditation focuses on one theme for your art exploration.
*6 writing explorations (audio) designed to help you explore your art, using writing.
*a sharing and witnessing circle (in the form of a private confidential blog) that will allow you to post your art work and writing, if you choose, and receive feedback and support from others.
*consistent posts and comments from Kathleen, to amplify and encourage your creative exploration.
*both individual and group attention.
*an opportunity to witness others and share your feedback. *access to all posts and comments for one month after the session ends.
*clear guidelines and groundrules for sharing, ensuring a safe container.
What you will need: *a decent internet connection
*access to a digital camera or scanner to allow you to post your photos
*a few basic art supplies
*a willingness to try something new
*any level of art experience, including beginner
This workshop has a maximum of 10 participants, so register soon!
Online registration here.
If you would prefer to send a check, please email with your intention to register, and send the check to Expressive Arts Florida, 200 S. Washington Blvd. Suite 1, Sarasota, Florida, 34236
Questions? Email Kathleen MANDALA AS PERSONAL PRACTICE (Online) Facilitated by Kathleen Horne, MA, LMHC, REACE 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 online community.
$25 per month (1 month commitment required; renewable on the 1st of each month).     .
... from Kathleen's 2012 Weekly Mandala series...
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EXPRESSIVE ARTS FLORIDA INSTITUTE
WE ARE TAKING APPLICATIONS FOR ADMISSION!
New student entry in October, January, April
Download Application Form, Admission Policies, Course Descriptions,and more.
2012 and 2013 Course Schedule
LEVEL ONE
October 11: Orientation to Expressive Arts
October 11-14:
The Scope of Expressive Arts - Individual, Group, Community
LEVEL TWO
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 out of the area.
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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EXPRESSIVE ARTS COMMUNITY NETWORKING We extend a huge Thank-You to LInda Maree, who was our guest facilitator for our May Networking session. Linda drew and big crowd with the introduction to The Write Path. It is always a joy and an inspiration to have an opportunity to work with Linda!
More from Linda:
Next intuitive collage workshop for women: Tell a NEW Story: Listening the Stones June 16, at Rosemary Court Yoga Studio, 810 Central Avenue, Sarasota, 2:00-4:30 PM Open Pricing. Registration required. Contact Linda Maree at etainwrites@aol.com. On-going women's writing group: Bee Write! meets weekly in the Selby Gardens Cafe. Contact Linda Maree for more info at etainwrites@aol.com. What is Expressive Arts Community Networking? Anyone who is working or studying in the field of Expressive Arts is invited to participate in our monthly Networking group. It is a great way to connect with others, share your news and events, get support, and engage in a mini-process. Sorry, there will be NO Networking in June Expressive Arts Networking will resume on July 25, and August 29, with a summer networking open studio hosted by Victoria.
Participants will engage their creativity through art making and give voice to their images as a way to bring new awareness to where they are in their creative process both personally or professionally. The group will then share and network in a supportive format.
Ideal for those individuals who are in a transitional, challenging, or contemplative phase in their life or work. Same time, last Wednesday of the month. 6:30 to 8:30 pm
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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. EXPLORING YOUR IMAGES Individual sessions with Kathleen Via Skype from May through September 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. Email or call with questions or to schedule. ART AS A HEALING PRACTICE Individual Sessions Via Skype from May through September $75 per session 60-90 min. 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 |
IN OUR COMMUNITY COALITION FOR ARTS AND HEALTH 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.
If you are not currently on the email list or to learn more about the Coalition:
SOCIETY FOR THE ARTS IN HEALTHCAREElizabeth is excited to report she has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Society for the Arts in Healthcare. The Board comprises 22 members representing a broad range of professional areas, including nonprofit management, the arts, academia, healthcare, public relations, and development. The Society for the Arts in Healthcare is a nonprofit 501c3 international organization based in Washington, DC, USA. Founded in 1991, the Society is dedicated to advancing the arts as integral to health. Funded in part by the National Endowment for the Arts and Johnson & Johnson, the Society provides professional development resources and arts and health program support through grants, consulting services, and conferences and symposia. Over 1,700 Society for the Arts in Healthcare members, including artists and health professionals, serve patients and communities around the world.
For more information, visit
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SPEAK UP FOR KIDS CONFERENCE
On May 25th Victoria, Elizabeth, and Tamara presented the IMAGINE project at the "Speak up for Kids Conference" hosted by: State College of Florida, Center for Innovation and Technology, in Lakewood Ranch. This conference honored National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day. 
Victoria gave a brief history of Expressive Arts Florida Institute and the IMAGINE project. We shared a slide show of all community involvement to date.
Throughout the day we facilitated collaborative art making in an open studio format.
Conference attendees created and added their cloth strips to this project in and around inspiring break out sessions and other scheduled events. 
"The conference participants have such a passion for the well-being of children. It was wonderful to see these hard-working child advocates take a moment to give voice, through the arts process, to making the world a healthier place for children. In return, they gave themselves time to share, renew, and reflect with each other. Each of their visions will be added to this ongoing art-for-social-change project." Victoria  
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INTERNATIONAL EXPRESSIVE ARTS THERAPY ASSOCIATION (IEATA) NEWS:
SAVE THE DATE:
The next IEATA Conference has now been announced!!
"Winds of Change"
March 14-17, 2013
Fort Mason, San Francisco, CA
IEATA Regional Group Update If you are a current IEATA Member, you can join 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!
Current members to sign on here.
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?
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JUNE HOURS & AVAILABILITY
Our hours in June are "by appointment or by chance"
Sorry, we will NOT be open for the Towles Court Art Walk this month.
Stay connected by participating in one of our in-person or online workshops, and visit us on
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WE RECOMMEND
Art in Action: Expressive Arts Therapy and Social Change is a wonderful new book (2011) edited by Ellen G. Levine and Stephen K. Levine (Jessica Kingsley Publishers).
The "Principles" section includes fascinating and informative chapters by Stephen Levine, Ellen Levine, Karen Estrella, Paolo Knill, and Shaun McNiff. A section on "Issues" includes work with women in Israel, in a clinic for Iraqis in Jordan, and a Bosnian refugee camp in Slovenia. The third section - "Projects" is a chronicle of diverse Expressive Arts work in Peru, Bolivia, Sierra Leone, and more. A beautiful Forward entitled "Eureka - Finding Gold in a Leaden World" really captured my attention and set the context. I loved Ellen Levine's description of her personal journey into this work. Sally Atkins, in her chapter on her work in Bolivia, says: "The expressive arts have given us a language within which to communicate the depth of our human stories. Art-making and sharing have helped us to shape and hold the experience of encountering a culture different form our own, and to expand our understanding and appreciation of that culture. Marybeth Morand, in the Afterword, says: "Every chapter adds a different and indispensable dimension to facilitating art with precarious communities. In each instance the art that was created epitomized the community at the specific place, in that particular time, and under those special circumstances in a way that no statistics or prescribed standards ...ever could. That is the amazing power of art".
Here is the link: http://www.jkp.com/catalogue/book/9781849058209
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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
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With gratitude for your support
Kathleen, Tamara, Elizabeth, Victoria
Creative Partners and Faculty
Expressive Arts Florida
Expressive Arts Florida Institute
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