The ArtSpeaks Project
Building Resiliency Through Arts-based Learning & Art-as-Therapy Processes
Building resiliency through arts-based learning since 2017.
Building Resiliency Through Arts-based Learning & Art-as-Therapy Processes
Building resiliency through arts-based learning since 2017.
Why make art?
Self-expression through the arts offers a non-threatening way for folks to give voice to their lived experiences and conversely, make sense of often difficult and/or frightening emotions. Creative engagement helps to reduce cortisol (stress hormone) levels in the body while also helping to foster new perspectives through the exploration of one's symbolic mark-making process. Thus, by reducing stress & increasing self-knowledge one experiences greater personal resilience and wellness.
Have an art-making moment to share?
Let us feature your creative discoveries through @TheArtSpeaksProject by tagging us or emailing your photos to [email protected]!
Self-expression through the arts offers a non-threatening way for folks to give voice to their lived experiences and conversely, make sense of often difficult and/or frightening emotions. Creative engagement helps to reduce cortisol (stress hormone) levels in the body while also helping to foster new perspectives through the exploration of one's symbolic mark-making process. Thus, by reducing stress & increasing self-knowledge one experiences greater personal resilience and wellness.
Have an art-making moment to share?
Let us feature your creative discoveries through @TheArtSpeaksProject by tagging us or emailing your photos to [email protected]!
About
The ArtSpeaks Project came into existence in 2017 thanks to a Seed Grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation. ArtSpeaks relies on the generous support of local artists/arts groups, community grants and public donations.
Many thanks to our partner agencies Breton House: The Algoma Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Centre, Sault Area Hospital’s Sexual Assault Care Centre and the Sault Ste. Marie Museum for their long-standing commitment to our mission of fostering resilience through arts-based learning and skill-building in those impacted by trauma. Much gratitude as well to the City of Sault Ste. Marie's Cultural Vitality Committee for funding our special projects in 2021, and previous funding from the Local Immigration Partnership (LIP), Women In Crisis (WIC) Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF)/Algoma Community Foundation (ACF), the City and all private donations.
Follow us on Instagram (IGTV) & Facebook & YouTube @TheArtSpeaksProject for more!
The ArtSpeaks Project came into existence in 2017 thanks to a Seed Grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation. ArtSpeaks relies on the generous support of local artists/arts groups, community grants and public donations.
Many thanks to our partner agencies Breton House: The Algoma Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Centre, Sault Area Hospital’s Sexual Assault Care Centre and the Sault Ste. Marie Museum for their long-standing commitment to our mission of fostering resilience through arts-based learning and skill-building in those impacted by trauma. Much gratitude as well to the City of Sault Ste. Marie's Cultural Vitality Committee for funding our special projects in 2021, and previous funding from the Local Immigration Partnership (LIP), Women In Crisis (WIC) Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF)/Algoma Community Foundation (ACF), the City and all private donations.
Follow us on Instagram (IGTV) & Facebook & YouTube @TheArtSpeaksProject for more!
ArtSpeaks Art-Hives
We offer free-access, community-based art-making groups for adults and youth 16+yrs impacted by trauma.
Participants are recognized as inherently expressive, full of potential and encouraged to explore a variety of art-making processes at their own pace. Art-Hives are all co-facilitated by an art therapist (M.A. trained) and a local professional visual artist. Whenever possible, we are joined by guest artists.
Sessions are held at the Sault Museum on a bi-weekly Wednesday basis (currently on hiatus pending phrase three of Ontario’s Roadmap to Recovery).
We offer free-access, community-based art-making groups for adults and youth 16+yrs impacted by trauma.
Participants are recognized as inherently expressive, full of potential and encouraged to explore a variety of art-making processes at their own pace. Art-Hives are all co-facilitated by an art therapist (M.A. trained) and a local professional visual artist. Whenever possible, we are joined by guest artists.
Sessions are held at the Sault Museum on a bi-weekly Wednesday basis (currently on hiatus pending phrase three of Ontario’s Roadmap to Recovery).
ArtSpeaks Cyber-Hives
With the on-set of the pandemic we moved to delivering our Art-Hives via live-streams on social media platforms Instagram (IGTV) & Facebook @TheArtSpeaksProject. We hope it won't be long before we're back at the Museum offering combo in-person/live-streaming Art Cyber-Hives (pandemic permitting, please check our socials for session dates)!
With the on-set of the pandemic we moved to delivering our Art-Hives via live-streams on social media platforms Instagram (IGTV) & Facebook @TheArtSpeaksProject. We hope it won't be long before we're back at the Museum offering combo in-person/live-streaming Art Cyber-Hives (pandemic permitting, please check our socials for session dates)!
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Latest (during the pandemic)
Upcoming Be sure to follow us on Instagram (IGTV) and Facebook @TheArtSpeaksProject to know our upcoming session dates and view our archived Cyber-Hives! |
ArtSpeaks Pop-Ups and Special Community Projects
ArtSpeaks facilitates outdoor community events in conjunction with the City to engage the public in small to medium groups in creating interactive art projects and local revitalizations. Free art kits and mark-making guides are provided for folks to keep and share on to others.
ArtSpeaks facilitates outdoor community events in conjunction with the City to engage the public in small to medium groups in creating interactive art projects and local revitalizations. Free art kits and mark-making guides are provided for folks to keep and share on to others.
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Latest (during the pandemic)
Upcoming Be sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook @TheArtSpeaksProject for updates on our next free event pop-up and special project in the community! |
Contact
Interested in partnering with ArtSpeaks on a project for your agency/organization? Want ArtSpeaks to offer an Art-Hive for for your group or organization?
Give us a shout at [email protected] for more info, workshop rates, how-to’s and future events!
Interested in partnering with ArtSpeaks on a project for your agency/organization? Want ArtSpeaks to offer an Art-Hive for for your group or organization?
Give us a shout at [email protected] for more info, workshop rates, how-to’s and future events!
Art4Health
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Introducing Art4Health.ca , a social prescription program of services we've been developing with our friends @saultmuseum ! We had the good fortune to launch our pilot project, ART!FACTS during the fall/winter last year in conjunction with AUSU. More info to follow but just wanted to invite you to check out our website, www.Art4Health.ca co-designed with the ever marvelous Carina Joneit!
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