Thanks to Sara Windrem, who brought this article to my attention.
Art Links Montreal
From Pascale Godbout, a Montreal based art therapist with the Alzheimer’s Society of Canada:
Inspired from the program in New York, Meet me at MoMA, last fall we started a pilot project of monthly visits adapted for people with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers, at the Musée des beaux arts de Montréal (Montreal museum of fine arts). The program consists of a one hour visit to the museum and a one hour art making workshop. The project was developed with Amanda Beattie, who is specializes in art and museum education and partnerships, as well with the program Musée en Partage. It’s wonderful to have a partnership with the cultural community, and all the educators involved.
To view the May 2010 invitation in English click here. To view the invitation in French, click here.
In Search of Self Love
This video, by Rita Loyd, was submitted to an online film festival on culture unplugged. In Search of Self Love explored the creative process, and how it helped Rita in her introspective and spiritual journey towards discovering her meaning of self-love.
Abuse Survivor Blogs
As a therapist, I think it’s important to stay connected with the struggle our clients face when coming forward about past abuse, learning ways to manage symptoms and then maintaining the ability to cope in a healthier way. Here are 3 blogs written by survivors that I find candid, honest and insightful:
Crazy Art
Crazy Art will be shown at the upcoming Santa Barbara International Film Festival 2010.
Sneak Peek:
Monday, Feb 8th 10am @ Victoria Hall Theater
33 West Victoria Street, Santa Barbara
Premiere:
Wednesday, Feb 10th 5pm @ Lobero Theater
33 East Canon Perdido Street, Santa Barbara
Q+A following with Artists, Director, and panel of mental health experts.
Art in Haiti—After the Earthquake
Check out this BBC visual article, In pictures: Haiti’s art after the quake