Art History Meets Art Therapy: Lecture & Open Studio Art Experience

Artist Intent & Process

Leader: Beth Ann Short MA ATR-BC

Did you ever look at a classic piece of art and wonder what was behind the art and it's composition? Art making is a complex process that involves technique/use of materials as well as telling a story with the media. In art therapy, art therapists use assessment techniques in supporting individuals through the therapeutic process. These assessment techniques take into consideration many formal points in the art process as well as clinical theory and the individual's life experiences.

In the first portion of these interactive lectures participants will journey through multiple periods of art history examining the art and artist's experience of life, politics/economy of the time, science & technology and also these points of assessment. Participants will learn about the featured artist's life, process in creativity and see visual proof of the therapeutic use of art-making in the creator's life.

In the second half of the workshop, participants will explore the genre making art inspired by those discussed. Expect rich discussions in this interactive series. This inspiring workshop is designed for adults over the age of 18.

Surrealism: August 22nd from 12-4:30pm
Going beyond reality. This period of art was born out of the unconscious and out of the Dada movement. Unlike the Dada movement, surrealist focused on the positive, trying to connect the conscious with the unconscious. In this workshop experience art that has been considered cruel & violent, but also beautiful. Artists of focus will include Rene Magritte, Max Ernst, Salvador Dali & Frida Kahlo.

No art experience necessary!

Cost: $70 per person

Please call or email to register

We promise to continue to provide an approachable and comfortable place to take fine art traditions to a new level where you can use your creative voice to translate.

The 100th Monkey Studio
Where creativity is contagious!
110 SE 16th Avenue at Ankeny Street
www.the100thmonkeystudio.com