News & trends

Webinar Recap: The Healing Powers of Art

In our recent webinar titled “The Healing Power of Art,” participants were treated to a profound exploration of how art can serve as a therapeutic and empowering tool. Now available for streaming, this session provides valuable insights into the intersection of art, healing, and personal growth.

Our distinguished speakers brought their unique perspectives and years of expertise to the discussion:

  • Jordan Potash, a seasoned art therapist with over two decades of experience, emphasized the structured and professional aspects of art therapy, underscoring its effectiveness in clinical settings.
  • Melinda McCoy, founder of the ELM Foundation, combined her background in psychology and photography to illustrate how artistic expression serves as a vital outlet for emotional communication and healing.
  • Yuna Dranichnikova, with her extensive experience in art education at prestigious institutions like the Art Institute of Chicago, highlighted how art therapy can help individuals process and overcome trauma.

The webinar illuminated not only the licensed profession of art therapy but also the broader concept that the power of art is accessible to everyone. Art, in its myriad forms, offers transformative possibilities for enhancing well-being and resilience, allowing individuals to harness its benefits in both structured therapy settings and everyday life.

For those interested in the therapeutic aspects of art or seeking innovative ways to enrich their mental and emotional health, this webinar is an invaluable resource. Whether you are a professional in the field, an artist, or simply someone looking for new methods to manage stress and foster personal growth, the insights shared by our experts can profoundly impact your approach to art and healing.

anastasia

Recent Posts

Uslada.art: Painting as Transformation

Born in Latvia and now based in Switzerland, Uslada (uslada.art) creates paintings that move between the material…

4 days ago

BEAMBIKE.art Amsterdam: A Moving Public Artwork Along the Canals

BEAMBIKE (beambike.art) is a nomadic public art project by German visual artist and filmmaker Jonas Denzel, transforming…

1 week ago

.ART Team goes to Art Basel Miami Beach 2025

Art Basel Miami Beach brought together artists, technologists, collectors, and cultural infrastructure builders from around…

2 weeks ago

The Mazyn Experience: Photography as Remembering

Titile image: Martyna Maz,  Portrait of a Comedian Martyna Maz (martynamaz.art), the artist behind Mazyn Life,…

3 weeks ago

The Strategy of the Detour: Drama Therapy with Nicolas Bézier

Drama therapist, director, and visual artist Nicolas Bézier (nicolasbezier.art) speaks about his journey from painting…

1 month ago

Breaking, Making, and Starting Again: An Interview with Phil Hansen

Above: Phil Hansen in his studio, photo by Katie Marek Phil Hansen has built a…

2 months ago