thedetroiter.com | 2011 October

Art Therapy in the News

By Kelly Darke ⋅ October 18, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

Art gives veteran creative upper hand
Wounded warriors find peace, release in art
Art for Life’s Sake
Art therapist uses creative process to help clients
Child therapy Through art
Billie Bivins: Art Therapist and Media Host
Cancer Survivor: Soothing with Art, Tea

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Monday Roundup — 10/17/11

By thedetroiter.com ⋅ October 17, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

Currently on view at the DIA, “Detroit Revealed” photography exhibit gives an informed narrative of Detroit (and the people who make up Detroit)
Arts, Beats & Eats raised more than $263,185
Happy 5th birthday MOCAD!
The DSO is taking it to the suburban streets

Art Therapy Introduction

By Kelly Darke ⋅ October 17, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

Of all the definitions of art therapy, I belive the American Art Therapy Association’s definition is the best:
…”a mental health profession that uses the creative process of art making to improve and enhance the physical, mental and emotional well-being of individuals of all ages. It is based on the belief that the creative process involved [...]

Letter from the Editor — the healing power of art

By Colin Darke ⋅ October 17, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

Several years ago, I volunteered at the Capuchin Soup Kitchen on Conner Street in Detroit. I volunteered with their art therapy program. I worked with elementary school students – most of whom had very difficult family situations. Sister Nancyann led the program. She would discuss the day’s project, and then the volunteers would work with the [...]

Detroit Twits — 10/16/11

By thedetroiter.com ⋅ October 16, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

Here is our weekly roundup about Detroit arts on Twitter

@DIADetroit Detroit Inst of Arts 22 Retweets
Want to be more involved with #InsideOut? Take part in our photo contest! Prizes include a 1 year companion membership. http://www.dia.org/calendar/special-event.aspx?id=2814&iid=

@JournalistFeed Tommy
iCritic Detroit wins arts journalism funding – The Detroit News: iCritic Detroit wins arts journalism fundingThe… http://bit.ly/qhEzBb

@VividDigital Thomas Tull
Metro [...]

Artsy Apple Gala was a Sweet Success!

By Elyse ⋅ October 16, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

Friday night, October 14th, Shed 3 in the Eastern Market was transformed from a farmer’s market to a lush, fall party venue for the Michigan Apple Gala. The Eastern Market Corporation’s very first fundraising benefit event, over 300 people came out to support the nonprofit that is so skillfully managing the historic sheds and the [...]

Artist Spotlight: JenClare Gawaran

By thedetroiter.com ⋅ October 15, 2011 ⋅ One comment

To finish-up our week’s focus on art education, we decided to spotlight artist JenClare Gawaran. You may remember that UofM’s Work*Detroit’s Director, Stephen Schudlich, listed JenClare as one of his favorite artists (click here to see that interview). JenClare is a print-maker and art educator (and director over at Whitdel Arts) (click here to visit her [...]

On The Importance of Art Ed by Carrie Fonder

By Carol Hofgartner ⋅ October 14, 2011 ⋅ 2 comments

Carrie Fonder, Art Road Art Instructor, Fulbright Scholar and Cranbrook Academy of Art Graduate.

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In most contemporary schools, performance seems to be the primary objective. The weary phrase “teaching for the test,” simply refuses to wear out. Children need to [...]

Clearer Path to Artistic Future — Suprise scholarships announced today!

By thedetroiter.com ⋅ October 13, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment

Thanks to Sun Life Financial, three Detroit-area high school seniors were surprised earlier today with scholarships in front of a packed auditorium of their peers. The students are from University of Detroit Jesuit H.S., Arts Academy in the Woods (Fraser), and Waterford Mott H.S. A press release with more information is below:

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