New York Expressive Arts
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quote for the season
“With respect to the physical materials that enter into the formation of a work of art, every one knows that they must undergo change. Marble must be chipped; pigments must be laid on canvas; words must be put together. It is not so generally recognized that a similar transformation takes place on the side of ‘inner’ materials, images, observations, memories and emotions. They are also progressively re-formed. This is the building up of a truly expressive act.” --JOHN DEWEY, Art as Experience
…mark your calendars …
UPCOMING…
FREE Introductory Expressive Arts Workshop at NYEA: June 18 & July 17
Come explore your creativity. Take a step into the non-judgmental experience of art-making:
This workshop is an introduction to the year-long NYEA expressive arts training program. Now accepting students for 2010-2011, beginning in September in the studio space of NYEA located in downtown Albany, New York.
Friday, June 18, 7 - 9 p.m.
Saturday, July 17, 1-4 p.m.
To register call Denie at (518) 434-2412 or email at denie@newyorkexpressivearts.com.
Training dates and topics announced for 2010-11
Fall semester 2010
September 25 / 26: Introduction to Principles and Practice of Expressive Arts, Finding ease with poetical writing
October 23 / 24: Building community through storytelling and theater
November 13 / 14: Using music to open the portal into what we know
December 18 / 19: On the way to authentic voice
Spring semester 2011
January 22 / 23: Body-centered practice of moving the paint, Discovering what moves inside of us when we move the paint
March 26 / 27: Exploring deep play through performance art
April 23 / 24: Sculpting and collaging our way through the range of visual arts
May 21 / 22: Individual presentation of personal art based work created during the training year, Community art closing for the year
(Snow date June 11 / 12)
ongoing…
Expressive Painting Classes
…where everyone can paint
Second Wednesday of each month, 7 to 9:30 p.m.
May 12, June 9, July 14, August 11, September 8, October 13, November 10, December 10
A real body-centered experience is what we are after in the expressive painting classes at New York Expressive Arts. We pair practical instruction and guidance with suggested themes for personal exploration, and give time for reflection and non-judgmental response to our work.
Fee: $20 per class, or 10 classes for $150 (prepaid). All materials provided.
For more information: Call the Studio at (518) 434-2412 or email Denie. Reservations are not required!
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…who we are and what we do…
ABOUT US
We have been providing opportunities for personal development and community-building through the expressive arts for over 20 years. Central to our mission is addressing individual and societal needs by incorporating feeling, intuition, imagination and creative thinking into daily life. Founded by Markus Alexander in 1986 as Glass Lake Studio, we are now known as New York Expressive Arts, under the direction of Denie Whalen. We are based in Albany, N.Y., but the outreach of our community is far and wide. Training intensives are also conducted abroad. Through professional training, workshops, community outreach programs and individual and group work, we create opportunities for the use of the visual, kinesthetic, written and performing arts as a way of opening to the deeper dimensions of life and the universal need for self-expression. We are focused on bringing people together to counteract the isolation in our communities. We believe that the expressive arts are a natural vehicle in this process, enabling society to benefit from the unique talents and perspectives that each individual can contribute.
"My two granddaughters, CeCe (5 years old) and Ava (4 years old) teach me a lot about the value of the arts. I notice how their growing up in a non-judgmental environment that nurtures playful art making, where art materials are readily available and their work is cherished shapes their capacity to wholeheartedly encounter their world and creatively navigate their way. For them, making art is a natural and joyful part of their everyday life."
— Denie Whalen, New York Expressive Arts director
OUR FACULTY
is made up of experienced, highly-qualified expressive arts therapists, artists, teachers and consultants, and includes professional members of the International Expressive Arts Therapy Association (IEATA). New York Expressive Arts is a member of the International Network of Expressive Arts Therapy Training Centers and is involved in two international events each year: the Spring Symposium, held in Europe or the Middle East; and the Harvest Symposium, held in North America. Students and graduates are welcome at both these events, where major figures in the expressive arts come together for master classes and community building.
WHAT WE OFFER
• Training programs in expressive arts coaching and consulting, including three-year, one-year and advanced study
• Painting classes
• Individual, group, and institutional retreats
• Community arts events and workshops
"At a time when people are questioning their ability to put together their fragmented lives, the expressive arts create an arena to give each fragment its own voice, and an opportunity for all individuals to experience a powerful glimpse into the heart of their own truth."
– Markus Alexander, Glass Lake Studio founder
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