Join us at the Thursday night for Networking, Learning and Engaging in a conversation about How Art Heals. Art Therapists, Healers and Artists join together in a facilitated panel discussion to share the role of Art in the Healing process. Networking, the Panel Discussion followed with time for additional engagement at the Maine Art Collective, 157 Middle St., Portland, Maine on October 15.

6:00 pm Networking

6:30 pm Panel Discussion

7:15 pm Conversation time about How Art Heals

Perfect for all that are curious about how art helps the healing process unfold and those that work with art and/or healing.

The Art Heals presenters come with a variety of educational backgrounds, healing methodologies and work with a variety of organizations some focusing on art therapy others on art itself with healing benefits from personal artistic growth and being in a supportive artistic community. Several of these women are from the Art Van and the Maine Art Collective. I thought of summarizing their information but instead, I share links with you to really learn more about them. Also here are links to the Art Van and the Maine Art Collective and the web answer (which I liked) to Why Art Heals from Psychology Today.

Thank you for your interest in the healing that comes through working with, art therapy and the creation of ART!!!

Technical highlights here, by clicking on each name it will take you to their web presence, except for Lisa Bard Clement who offers her philosophical approach to healing.

Jamie Silvestri: Art Van founder, Art Therapist. Many years in a variety of community and psychiatric care experiences before founding Art Van in 2004.

Julianna Nelson: Mental Health Counselor and Expressive Art Therapist.

Sue Vitner: Founder of Maine Art Collective, Artist, Massage Therapist, Coach and Human Design

Lisa Bard: Clement: Artist, Kitchen Designer, and Kindness and Environmental Advocate

Personal Statement (no web link) Art has the power to heal by giving shape to emotions words cannot express. Through color, music, movement, and creativity we find comfort, connection and hope.  When shared with kindness, art becomes a bridge between people and reminding us that compassion  can transform pain into beauty and understanding.

Catherine Chester: Somatic therapist, Massage Therapist and Certified Pain Reprocessing Therapist.

Tam Veilleux: Organizer and Facilitator for Art Heals. Teacher, Healer, Artist and writer of the Astrology Almanac.

Thank you for joining us and exploring the role of art in healing.

Jo Eaton, No Repeats Fiberworks