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About Us

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We are an Art and Healing Space
for Everyone

Serene Abundance Studio Space (aka "SASS") is a safe space for anyone and everyone

 

Studio staff are professionally trained practicing artists, and our staff and volunteers have backgrounds in a variety of areas, such as: fine and commercial arts, digital technology, nonprofit management, community development, art and healing/expressive arts therapies, among other things. What unites us is our love of creativity, and our shared belief in it as a force for the common good ~ and a potential remedy for much of what ails many of us in today's world.

We encourage folks to drop by for a visit during our open gallery hours, chat, have a cup of tea or coffee, and learn more about what we do. Please also check out our "EVENTS" page for a current list of classes, workshops and activities, or our "SHOP" page to view and shop our collection of original artworks, books and gifts. If you're looking for accessible community space for working on your own creative project, or to host your own gathering, we've got you covered on our "BOOK" page.

 

Have an idea for a workshop, presentation or event? We'd be happy to discuss it, and even help plan with you. Call or email us at least two weeks in advance of your planned event for best results. 

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Mission, Vision & Values

The mission of Serene Abundance Studio Space is to promote creativity as a means of healing, inspiration and personal growth.

Our vision is to provide a cultural hub that can serve as a living example of the type of art, expression and ways of being & communicating that reflect this mission.

Here at our Studio, we strive to offer enrichment and constructive experiences for our community, by providing a safe space for people from all walks of life to discover themselves, gain new skills, develop their artistic voice and vision, share and create together, nurture their creative problem-solving abilities, and build bridges between viewpoints, cultures, and generations.

We use the American Art Therapy Association's policy positions as a guideline for how we provide this space, and how we aim to manage our operations, as well as our expectations of those who are visiting and using it. Read more about this here:

AATA Values Statement

What Is Expressive, Visionary, and Healing Art? How are these different?

These terms describe a certain approach to art making or creative activity. This may be intentional on the part of the creator, or it may just be a way of classifying their method or experience of art making. 

The International Expressive Arts Therapy Association  defines it as follows:

"The expressive arts are all about using different art forms — think drawing, dancing, music, writing, and drama — to help people feel better, understand themselves, and grow.

Rather than use a single art form (such as the visual arts), expressive arts practitioners call on many different forms of art, thoughtfully connecting them to one another to go deeper into the experience.

This integrated and intermodal approach is a uniquely powerful way of communicating through creativity — unlocking all of the senses to bring about transformation."

Read the The Foundation for Art and Healing's information page to learn about all the ways creativity can promote health, both at a personal level and as appolied within health care institutions:

The Foundation for Art and Healing

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The Visionary Arts approach has been an outlet for those striving to bring new insights, concepts and discoveries to the world for generations, and has now evolved into a contemporary arts movement.​​

What is Visionary Art

 

Why Visionary Art Is Important - Artists Talk Magazine

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