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 AUGUST 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: Victoria Domenichello-Anderson, Elizabeth Bornstein, Tamara Teeter Knapp, Kathleen Horne 
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Hello Expressive Arts Friends! Warm midsummer wishes to each of you! We hope that you are all having a great summer! A big "thank-you" to Chingling Hsu for her guest facilitator presentation at Expressive Arts Community Networking in July! What an amazing evening! Read more.We are gearing up for our Fall Expressive Arts Florida Institute courses.     New student applications are always welcome for our Expressive Arts Florida Institute Certificate Training program. Classes are held in October, January, and April Fall classes are filling up! The focus of our inter-modal expressive arts training is on developing creative life skills for personal, professional, and social change. Coming in October: Orientation to Expressive Arts - October 11 The Scope of Expressive Arts: Individual, Group and Community - October 11-14. Expressive Arts - The Business and Profession - October 25-28. We encourage you to have a look at our training if you are interested in exploring the Expressive Arts as a personal or professional path. Email us with your questions. Kathleen's current Art as a Healing Practice Online is coming to completion, with two groups filled to capacity. Another 6-week session will begin August 18. See the description, sign up here, or email Kathleen for more information.
Victoria is offering an exciting new series: Painting Your Creative Wild ! The studio retreat series of 3 begins Saturday Sept. 29.
October will bring the return of our popular Guest Presenter Workshops! Two favorite presenters will be returning:
Stephanie Heidemann brings Authentic Voicework Intensive on Oct. 15
Annie Rousseau brings The Painting Experience on Oct. 29.
We are getting excited about the next IEATA Conference in March 2013! Hope to see many of you there! Sorry, there will be no Networking session in August. Consider taking one of our in-person or online workshops, and visit us on  .
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ONLINE ART AS A HEALING PRACTICE  Facilitated by Kathleen Horne, MA, LMHC, REACE
A few more spaces left in the next series, beginning AUGUST 18!
$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. 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 Monday of each week. 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, 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 ground rules 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
"Taking the on-line class in Art and Healing this summer has been an exceptional experience . Guided by Kathleen with her wisdom , grace, and insight has reconnected me to my own personal need to set aside time to do art ! This is the first on-line class I have ever done and Kathleen has "held my technology deficient hand " every step of the way . And the best part is, there is no pressure to produce or create ...only a most sincere, safe and welcoming invitation to set aside time and be guided into ones' own heart and soul through art . Perfect in every way!"
.....M.K., Participant
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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PAINTING YOUR CREATIVE "WILD" INNER CHILD.
STUDIO RETREAT
Victoria Domenichello-Anderson, M.A., REACE
Saturdays - September 29, November 3, December 1
10 am - 5 pm
$85 plus $15 supply fee per session
$285 for 3 sessions*
In this NEW series, beginning September 29th, participants will tap into and unearth their playful yet wise creative inner child as a way to engage and balance ones full potential for wholeness and happiness. 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. We will focus on the following prompts as we explore our own life goal.
Where is my inner WILD now? Where is it going? Where does it want to be?
*Attendance to all 3 sessions is preferred. Email or phone Victoria for a 2 class option.
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. 
In each session, participants will paint on a large canvas using acrylics. Focusing on a particular intention each week, participants will be led through a centering exercise, do some spontaneous writing, and painting exploration.
We will create in a studio atmosphere and Victoria will mentor along the way, both individually and as a group.
Large canvas, basic acrylic paints and brushes are supplied.
Payment must be received 7 days prior to start date to confirm attendance.
Space is limited to 8.
EAFI elective credit available. CEU's for LMHC, LCSW, LMFT.
In addition to the monthly workshops, Victoria is offering individual mentoring sessions to assist in processing your images and outcome. Skype or in person option.
$30.00 per 60 minute session.
Inquire: by email
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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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GUEST PRESENTER WORKSHOPS
Stephanie Heidemann 
Authentic Voicework Intensive
Monday October 15, 2012 9am-4pm
6-CEs
$125
The Authentic Voicework Intensive offers creative tools for healing and brings out the inner voice. This expressive arts modality, Authentic Voicework guides you into the heart of your voice and authentic self. Topics include the body as instrument, the voice as an extension of self, reconnecting you with your power and voice as barometer.
Many fun activities and exercises are geared towards bringing out the inner voice, to regain parts of your self that may be hidden. Heidemann facilitates an open, deep, and powerful experience that gently opens and melts away layer upon layer of unseen inhibition and fear, and brings light to the natural voice within. Register online here. Stephanie Heidemann blends her unique background in Healing & Arts, folk and international music into her unique modality of "Authentic Voicework". Heidemann studied classical technique with Brenda Boozer (NY Metropolitan Opera) & gained a B.A. in Expressive Arts Therapy (Indiana University). She received national attention with singing with a cappella world music group, "VIDA" (IMG-Artists) and continues to spread her music through CD compilations (Sounds True, inc.) and film soundtracks. Stephanie is a member of IEATA, Florida Artist-in-Schools Association presenting workshops nationally (and internationally). Her private practice is in Sarasota, Florida. For more information, please visit authenticvoicework.com
"From a very young age I believed that I could not sing. In just a few brief sessions, Stephanie's Authentic Voicework dismantled this many-decades-old belief system and showed it to be absolutely untrue. I DO have a voice! And now I can sing just for the sheer joy of it. Not only that, this revelation has caused me to question every other limiting belief I have about myself and my abilities and see them for the frauds that they are. This is freedom! "
--Linda Maree
Annie Rousseau 
The Painting Experience Monday October 29 9:30-5:30 $95 plus $25 materials A daylong exploration into the depths of the creative process through paint; a world of color, form and image guided by a facilitator who will help you follow the thread of your own intuition and inner knowing. It is a spontaneous adventure into free expression free of judgment, critique, analysis or comparison. Everyone is a beginner; people from all levels of experience are welcome, including those who have never picked up a paintbrush. Working deeply into the medium of paint on paper without rules, technique and outcome, allows you to uncover your blocks and unfold your inner wisdom and direction. It is like a moving meditation, restful, restorative and informative. There is nothing to bring - complete materials are supplied. Includes a film by MC Richards "The Fire Within" on the creative process. Annie Rousseau is a Facilitator with 20 years experience. She is trained in expressive arts, psychology, fine arts, counseling, coaching, mentoring and business. Her company - Circle Tree Studios -in Courtenay, B.C. offers classes, workshops, on-line study groups and mentoring/coaching programs using art to transform your life and your business. She also facilitates process painting workshops for The Painting Experience founded by Stewart Cubley. Annie has studied Hakomi Counseling through the Vancouver Hakomi Education Network, Expressive Arts with Expressive Arts Florida, and has a Fine Arts and Psychology and Coaching background. She has been facilitating interactive workshops for 20 years in social development, education and inner process work. She has excellent skills in working with individuals and groups and loves helping people find their right path in life. www.annierousseau.ca LMHC, LCSW, LMFT receive CEU's ($20 elective credit fee) EAFI students receive elective credit ($25 fee) Register online here or mail your check to Expressive Arts Florida. Email us for more information back to top
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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 |
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
Berkeley, 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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SOCIETY FOR THE ARTS AND HEALTHCARE (SAH)
Breaking News...
It was recently announced to the SAH membership that the organization will be changing its name to Global Alliance for Arts and Health. This new name reflects the Society's position as a global resource for the arts and health field, and to better serve its members and supporters. The new name and a new website will be launched in November with improved access to resources and membership benefits.
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, contact Elizabeth elizabeth@expressiveartsflorida.com
and visit http://www.thesah.org
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COALITION FOR ARTS AND HEALTH (CAH) Co-Chairs: Elizabeth Bornstein, LCSW and Hedda Matza-Haughton, LCSW
Stay tuned for upcoming events...
· CAH Membership meeting in October
· Presentation on dance as a form of arts and health integration in November.
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:
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AUGUST HOURS & AVAILABILITY
Our hours in August 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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In a Question and Answer segment during our networking session in July, Florida, the following questions were asked of Chingling. She addresses these questions further in the following statement.
Q: Is your work with the crystal bowls representative of your culture?
A: I would say it combines with our religious culture, in which we use Tibetan singing bowls in our Buddhist ceremony. I am a person walking between East and West. I have the cultural background of playing singing bowls, and I was then introduced to crystal bowls and received the professional training of sound healing and expressive arts. This brings the healing from the essence of the traditional religious setting and makes it relevant for modern society.
Also, an interesting thing is that I choose instruments through instinct, and, each of those instruments happens to have been used in spiritual settings in ancient times. The harmonica was used by the yogis used for Nartabrama meditation, which is the toning meditation in India. The rain stick is used in Native American cultures for invoking the rain. The Tibetan singing bowls are used in the Tibetan Buddhism ceremony.
Q: Where does the content and process of your presentation here come from? Is it something developed in the Expressive Arts field, or is it from your cultural background?
A: Both.
The Expressive Arts field is grounded more in psychology and psychotherapy, and these fields are new for Chinese culture. However, in ancient Chinese culture, art is always based on healing. Tai-chi movement is focuses on healing the body, mind and spirit. The Chinese calligrapher is actually using the form and the Chinese brush as a tool to invoke his spirit, chi, energy (Ching, Chi, Shen). The ancient Chinese musicians are playing the instrument to harmonize their emotion and spirit with the universe, which often becomes a way of meditation - letting the body, mind and spirit have a way to rest and to tone into the Tao, the Way.
My culture is currently bridging the gap between healing arts and therapy. Expressive Arts is just a newly arising therapeutic field in China. Part of the reason for this is there is more mental illness recognized today than in ancient time, and more efficient steps to recovery are needed. Expressive Arts fills this need.
COMING UP:
BE YOUR OWN LIGHT: SOUND HEALING WORKSHOP
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This (Part 2) workshop will be held Aug. 11, 1-5 pm
Stewart Hall, St. Andrew United Church of Christ
6908 Beneva Rd., Sarasota
For more details contact Donna at revdpap@aol.com or 941-928-8589
Fee: $15-$45 (sliding scale)
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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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To register: Email your registration intention to 