Experience the healing power of art, community, and collaboration with us.

Art Therapy Lab is an international studio-lab exploring community-based practice at the intersection of art therapy and related fields.

We design and facilitate collaborative programs that support individual and collective wellbeing while engaging cultural context, relational process, and reflective inquiry.

… a place for those with an interest in art and a curiosity for self-growth.

Learn more about who we are, our approach, the work we do, and the communities we collaborate with.

  • Founded in 2022 in response to the pandemic, Art Therapy Lab was created by Julia Volonts, a licensed art therapist working between the U.S. and Europe.

    What began as an extension of her private practice and community art therapy work abroad has since evolved into an international studio-lab exploring community-based practice at the intersection of art therapy and related fields through interdisciplinary dialogue, collaboration, and practice-based research.

    We are all about creating safe, inclusive, and relational environments to address mental health and wellbeing, emphasizing community care and human connection rather than diagnosis or treatment.

  • Art Therapy Lab operates through a studio-lab approach where creative practice, facilitation, and inquiry coexist. Our work is guided by:

    • community-centered and relational engagement

    • ethical and socially responsive practice

    • participant voice and creative process

    • practice-based and arts-informed inquiry

    We see community-based art therapy as a bridge between public arts and health, creating space for care, reflection, and connection beyond traditional clinical settings.

  • Our work spans public workshops, professional development, and collaborative partnerships, taking place both virtually and through site-specific, in-person experience.

    Public Programs

    • Virtual community workshops designed in collaboration with other creative practitioners. No prior art experience required.

    Professional Programs

    • Residencies, mentorship, and reflective spaces for art therapists and allied practitioners seeking sustainable, values-aligned practice.

    Collaborative & Partner Programs

    • Projects developed with organizations and institutions integrating art therapy–informed approaches into community, educational, and interdisciplinary contexts.

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    Current programs include:

    • PCC virtual studio series: February 22, March 29

    • Art Therapy Lab International Residency, Open Call to be announced

    Beginning Fall 2026, programs will include:

    • a curated workshop series for the general public led by an international roster of art therapists

    • Future Thinkers mentorship for artists, art therapists, and interdisciplinary practitioners

    • consulting initiatives across community, arts, and health contexts

  • Open to all, Art Therapy Lab is for:

    • general public seeking healing, experiential art-making experiences

    • artists and art therapists

    • interdisciplinary practitioners across arts, health, and community settings

    • collaborators, partners, and institutions interested in community-centered, art-based approaches to care

    All of our work is shaped through collaboration, dialogue, and shared inquiry.

People connect with us in different ways, including as participants, facilitators, collaborators, interns, partners, or supporters, depending on interest, context, and capacity.

For all inquires, please contact us here.

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  • “Art Therapy Lab will help you grow in your profession, in addition to making many wonderful new connections.”

    —Participant, Art Therapy Lab International Residency

  • “Art Therapy Lab provided a really calm, non-judgmental and encouraging space for self led collage and reflection which was a great environment to get creative, along with the beautiful meditation exercises to set the tone. I was so surprised to see what I created intuitively as a result.”

    —Participant, PCC Virtual Studio Series


  • “The Art of Being Human Collage as Art Therapy is wonderful and highly recommended to anyone who wants to explore therapy through a visual medium. Julia is a nurturing facilitator who creates a positive atmosphere.”

    —Participant, The Art of Being Human Collage Group

  • “Participating in the residency meant weaving together mindful time in nature, experimental art-making, and open dialogue, nurturing reflection, growth, and shared connection.”

    —Participant Art Therapy Lab International Residency

  • “I always look forward to Julia's workshops, as I deeply appreciate her unique approach, the diverse range of topics, and the supportive environment that the Art Therapy Lab fosters. It’s an inspiring virtual space that has been instrumental in my personal and professional growth.”

    —Participant, PCC Virtual Studio Series

  • “This was the second time I participated in a [Art Therapy Lab x Paris Collage Collective] collage workshop. The vibe is inclusive, supportive, kind, and the motivational aspect was very useful for me."

    —Participant, PCC Virtual Studio Series