Monthly Archives: November 2017

Collective Craftivism: Saturday, December 9, 11am-2pm

Posted on November 17, 2017 by arttherapy

Craftivism: a tool for social change that uses creativity, mindfulness and love to create a more conscious and just world. Come join us in the power of collective crafting. Craftivism is for everyone! Materials provided. December 9, 11am-2pm MPS Art … Continue reading →

Posted in Alumni, Art, art galleries, Galleries, Professional Development, Special Programs and Projects, Students, Workshops

Community Lecture Series: Seeing the Program of Alcoholics Anonymous Through the Lens of Attachment Theory, Friday, November 17

Posted on November 16, 2017 by arttherapy

Join us for our next Community Lecture Series: Seeing the Program of Alcoholics Anonymous Through the Lens of Attachment Theory Friday, November 17, 2017 6:30pm-8pm 133 West 21st Street, Room 101C Free and Open to the Public! RSVP TODAY!

Posted in Faculty, Professional Development, Special Programs and Projects, Students

Good Art: Bad City, Opening Reception

Posted on November 13, 2017 by arttherapy

In Good Art: Bad City, the youth of Artistic Noise worked together with MPS art therapy students Michal Assif, Kayley Giorgini, Mary Santivanez, Jennifer James, Arielle Edelheit, Artistic Noise staff Francesca DiBiaso, MPS, LP, Nic Holiber, MFA and art therapy … Continue reading →

Posted in Alumni, Art, art galleries, Exhibition, Faculty, Galleries, Professional Development, Special Programs and Projects, Students, Workshops

Technology in Art Therapy

Posted on November 10, 2017 by arttherapy

Incorporating technology into the art therapy practice allows individuals to gain a sense of empowerment and expand their cognitive, fine motor, communicative, imaginative, and visual proficiencies. Utilizing technology throughout the creative process can potentially decrease feelings of intimidation for those who … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Professional Development, Students

Doll Making

Posted on November 9, 2017 by arttherapy

Dolls have been an ever-present practice throughout different societies across the world. The specific type or use for the dolls developed in response to the specific culture at that time. Dolls have generally been linked to feminine power and energy. … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Faculty, In Class, Professional Development, Students, Workshops

Panel Discussion from ‘Innovation & Integration’

Posted on November 8, 2017 by arttherapy

The panel discussion from our Fall conference has been posted. Featuring: Karen Gibbons, ATR-BC, LCAT; David Read Johnson, PhD; Julie Lipson, MA, MT-BC; Jennifer Tantia, PhD, BC-DMT, LCAT; moderated by Eileen McGann, MA, ATR-BC, LCAT.

Posted in Conference, Faculty, Professional Development, Special Programs and Projects, Students

Good Art: Bad City: November 6, 2017

Posted on November 7, 2017 by arttherapy

November 6 work session: getting ready for the public reception this Friday, November 10, 5-7pm.  Join us!

Posted in Alumni, Art, art galleries, Exhibition, Faculty, Galleries, Professional Development, Special Programs and Projects, Workshops

Good Art: Bad City: November 6, 2017

Posted on November 6, 2017 by arttherapy

In Good Art: Bad City, the youth of Artistic Noise direct and transform the MPS Art Therapy Department studio space into an assorted mural installation and pop-up shop, and invite the public to participate in this collaborative art project. Artistic … Continue reading →

Posted in Alumni, Art, art galleries, Exhibition, Faculty, Galleries, Professional Development, Special Programs and Projects, Students, Workshops

Posted to our Vimeo Page: ‘Creative Arts Therapies: Innovation and Integration’

Posted on November 6, 2017 by arttherapy

The lecture component from our most recent conference, Creative Arts Therapies: Innovation and Integration, has been posted to our Vimeo page. Featuring guest speakers Karen Gibbons, ATR-BC, LCAT; David Read Johnson, PhD; Julie Lipson, MA, MT-BC; Dr. Marni Rosen, PsyD ATR-BC; and … Continue reading →

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Good Art: Bad City: October 30, 2017

Posted on November 2, 2017 by arttherapy

The artists for the exhibition Good Art: Bad City are making progress in the studio. Opening reception November 10, 5-7pm, 132 West 21st Street, 5th Floor Studio    

Posted in Alumni, Art, art galleries, Exhibition, Faculty, Galleries, Professional Development, Special Programs and Projects, Students, Workshops