Art therapy is a mental health profession that focuses on using the creative process to promote health and well-being in individuals of all ages. Art therapists use art-making as a method for self-expression and believe that individuals can express themselves with images in ways they cannot express with words.
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Wellness experiences focus on utilizing art-making for stress relief and self-care. Common examples of wellness activities are coloring mandalas or doodling. While these can be done with therapeutic intention, most often they can be used without a therapist present.
Our art therapy programs aren't just for IU students, faculty, and staff. The museum is a community resource, including our art therapy program. Whether you're just beginning to use art as a way to express yourself or are ready to engage in more challenging conversations about art and what it means to you, we have an art therapy or wellness experience for you. Check our calendar for upcoming wellness and art therapy events.
During First Thursdays, the art-making studio is open from 4:00–7:00 p.m. for anyone who wants to make some art! You are welcome to use the art supplies provided in the studio or bring your own. All ages and abilities are welcome. No previous art-making experience is necessary.
If you or your team are looking for a fun way to build connection and enhance collaboration, while also experiencing the museum in a new way, reach out to our Arts-based Wellness Experiences Manager to schedule a retreat that will involve gallery games and art-making!
Team-building Workshops are approximately 2 hours, capped at 15 participants. Workshop attendees meet in the atrium of the museum. Comfortable clothing is suggested, as art supplies will be used. Participants are welcome to incorporate lunch plans into their retreat; coordinate with the Arts-based Wellness Experiences Manager for more details.
We pride ourselves on being connected to our local community. As the first university art museum with an art therapist on staff, we feel it is important to develop lasting relationships with the IU campus and Bloomington community in order to grow our program and offer support to those who need it most. We thank all of those who have collaborated with us and look forward to creating new partnerships!
The Center for Rural Engagement supports the museum in providing wellness and art therapy programming for individuals in rural communities.
The Kelley School of Business has partnered with the Eskenazi Museum of Art to provide arts-based activities during their Balance Week. More partnership programs to come.
Our art therapist is providing wellness opportunities for IU employees. Find out more about opportunities with Healthy IU!
Get in touch with Keaton Evans-Black, Arts-based Wellness Experiences Manager. Send an email telling us a little bit about your group and how art therapy or wellness could be impactful.
