Art Therapy Lab
Where art meets mental health.
Experience the healing power of art, community, and creative collaboration with us.
Art Therapy Lab explores ideas for creating art therapy experiences within virtual and community spaces. We are a place for those with an interest in art and a curiosity for self-growth.
Who we are
Led by Licensed and Board-Certified Art Therapist, Julia Volonts, we are an international team of future thinkers passionate about art therapy and the integration of arts in health.
We approach art therapy from an interdisciplinary and community-focused lens. This means we design our programs in partnership with artists, curators, and other creative disciplines to increase social impact and expand our scope of practice.
Our mission is to:
Connect people worldwide through the shared experience of art-making
Increase accessibility to services through partnerships and collaboration
Support the next generation of art therapists and arts-in-health practitioners aspiring to practice community-based art therapy
What we offer
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Art Therapy Experiences
We offer art therapy groups, workshops, and other activities throughout the year, providing a range of opportunities to try art therapy. Each experience emphasizes self-exploration through the shared process of art-making.
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International Community
Free to join, all are welcome. With members from over 45 countries, you will be part of an international network of creative self-explorers, all curious about where art meets mental health. We can't wait to meet you.
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Art Therapy Lab International Residency
Located at Studija Space in Kuldiga, Latvia, our summer residency explores the intersection of contemporary art, mental health, and community art therapy practices. Next open call to be announced early 2025.
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Creative Mentorship
We want to support the next generation of art therapists and arts-in-health practitioners on their professional journey by providing the tools, knowledge, and guidance to grow in their field. Find out a career in art therapy is right for you.
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Wabi-Sabi Wellness
Burnout, compassion fatigue, and loss of identity are some of the unique challenges helping professions face. WSW offers programs that supports professionals worldwide in navigating these challenges.
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Integrative Arts Consulting
This service was created for non-clinical settings, such as art spaces, non-profits organizations and corporate environments looking to integrate art therapy into their education or wellness programs.