Take care of yourself and connect with others by dropping-in to Open Art Studio. This 6-week virtual series is open to adult survivors of sexual violence 18+, all genders welcome. Bring your creative ideas, share your progress on an ongoing art piece, start a new project, or take a pause. Self-directed artwork is encouraged with prompts and support provided upon request.

Participants will use any items and materials that can be gathered on your own such as paper, magazines for collage, pens, markers, and more. Survivors are welcome to join the open studio for one session or all sessions, for the full two-hour studio time or partial time, as your schedule allows. Facilitated by Annalise Castro, MAATC.

Interested participants may contact Annalise Castro at acastro@ourresilience.org to receive the meeting link.

Age & Gender of Participants: Adults 18+
Open to all genders
Open to survivors

Dates/Day & Time: Tuesdays at 5pm-7pm, September 7, 14, 21, 28, October 5, 12

Number of Weeks: 6

Art Materials Suggested:
Any items participants already have at home!
Paper, notebooks, sketchbooks, journals
Writing utensils (pencils, colors pens)
Drawing utensils (colored pencils, markers, crayons, etc.)
Magazines, newspaper, scrap paper for collage
Glue, scissors
3-D art materials (modeling clay, jewelry materials)
Sewing materials (embroidery, yarn, fabric)