Category Archives: Students

Art Therapy Resources on Racial Trauma via the American Art Therapy Association

Posted on June 3, 2020 by arttherapy

We stand in solidarity with protestors advocating for black lives across the world. We are committed to fighting racism and injustice. The American Art Therapy Association (AATA)’s blog series “Breaking the Chains of Racial Trauma in Therapy” is one great resource … Continue reading →

Posted in 2020, Students

The Mural Project 2019-20: Looking Back

Posted on April 15, 2020 by arttherapy

Today we’re looking back on the final days of The Mural Project with this year’s group of  Artistic Noise A&E artists. Due to the current crisis, we weren’t able to showcase this year’s murals with an in-person event, but hopefully, … Continue reading →

Posted in 2020, Art, Special Programs and Projects, Students

MPS Art Therapy Students Create “Quarantine Quilts” Group

Posted on March 31, 2020 by arttherapy

In the Know talks with MPS Art Therapy students Missy Rubenfeld and Ella Hilsenrath about the Facebook community they started where quilt makers could share photos of their “quarantine quilts.” Read the full feature here! https://www.intheknow.com/2020/03/26/quarantine-quilts-facebook-group-brings-people-together/

Posted in 2020, Art, Special Programs and Projects, Students

COVID-19 Resources

Posted on March 23, 2020 by arttherapy

5 Tips for Staying Emotionally Healthy During COVID-19: Advice from MPS Art Therapy Alumnus Katie Hinson COVID-19 Quarantine resources for Students and Parents via Art Therapist, Mia De Bethune: -Daily Writing Prompts: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/15/learning/students-can-respond-to-daily-writing-prompts-inspired-by-the-new-york-times-at-home-for-free.html?referringSource=articleShare –28 Day sketch challenge: https://brooklynartlibrary.org/28daychallenge –Kids Activity … Continue reading →

Posted in 2020, Alumni, Art, Professional Development, Students

MPS Art Therapy Student Highlight: Jenna Santos

Posted on February 28, 2020 by arttherapy

MPS Art Therapy: What drew you to Art Therapy? Jenna: I actually found it by accident. I was 17 and knew I wanted a career in the arts, but did not know what exactly to do. I felt like my … Continue reading →

Posted in 2020, Students

Community Access at MoMA The Museum of Modern Art

Posted on February 27, 2020 by arttherapy

This week, MPS Art Therapy’s Community Access class went on a trip to the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) this week to learn about the ways that the museum strives to be accessible to all visitors. Here, students had the … Continue reading →

Posted in 2020, Art, art galleries, Exhibition, Galleries, In Class, Students

The Family Life Cycle Theory

Posted on February 24, 2020 by arttherapy

All families go through a variety of circumstances. Recently, second year MPS Art Therapy students discussed and created visual representations of The Family Life Cycle Theory. This theory outlines the stages of development that a family may be going through. … Continue reading →

Posted in 2020, Art, In Class, Students

Special Project with El Puente Williams Plaza After School Program

Posted on February 21, 2020 by arttherapy

MPS Art Therapy had a great time collaborating with the El Puente Williams Plaza After School Program yesterday! Participants created mixed media, self-representational album covers.

Posted in 2020, Art, Special Programs and Projects, Students, Workshops

MPS Art Therapy Student Highlight: Lillian Beach

Posted on February 21, 2020 by arttherapy

MPS Art Therapy: What drew you to Art Therapy? Lillian: I’ve always been interested in art, and [it’s been] present in my home life. I’ve always wanted to do some kind of career where I could help others so when … Continue reading →

Posted in 2020, Art, Students

MPS Art Therapy Student Highlight: Julia Ponce

Posted on February 7, 2020 by arttherapy

MPS Art Therapy: What inspired you to pursue a career in Art Therapy? Julia: My industrial design background helped me to find art therapy because my undergrad thesis was to create a product to help children express their emotions. Through … Continue reading →

Posted in 2020, Art, Students