Art Therapy Lab

Where art meets mental health.

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

Art Therapy Lab is a small, independent platform that connects people worldwide to experience how art heals. We are a place for those with an interest in art and a curiosity for self-growth.

Our Vision

Founded by Licensed and Board-Certified Art Therapist Julia Volonts, Art Therapy Lab designs healing arts experiences within virtual and community spaces. We focus on community-based practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, and accessible programming at the intersections of art therapy and arts in health.

Our vision is to:

  • Connect globally through art-making

  • Expand access with partnerships + collaboration

  • Support future practitioners in art therapy and arts in health

What We Offer

  • Groups & Workshops

    We offer virtual groups and collaborative workshops that create accessible opportunities to experience art in its therapeutic form. Each emphasizes process over product to create space for self-expression and connection with others through the shared experience of art-making.

    Upcoming: [Collage] Art Therapy Group — November 6

    Details & Sign Up

  • International Residency

    Our in-person summer residency at Studija Space in Kuldīga, Latvia, invites participants to expand their professional practice, explore eco-art therapy, and learn alongside other disciplines.

    Next open call coming early 2026.

    learn more

  • Future Thinkers Mentorship Program

    A new mentorship program designed for art therapists, artists, and arts-in-health practitioners who are ready to turn ideas into collaborative projects and connect with a global community. The program is five sessions over Zoom.

    Launching 2026

    join the waitlist

Participant Thoughts

  • Art Therapy Lab International Residency

    “The Art Therapy Lab Residency offers a unique space to explore the intersection of creativity, arts, and mental health. An important part of the experience is the city of Kuldīga and its natural surroundings.

    Participating in the residency allows you to experiment with materials, reflect on personal and collective experiences, and connect deeply with the environment, facilitators, and fellow participants from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds.

    It is a chance to feel inspired, play, and discover new ways of seeing.”


  • Paris Collage Collective Virtual Studio Series

    “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.”


  • The Art of Being Human Collage Group

    “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.”

  • Art Therapy Lab International Residency

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

  • Paris Collage Collective Virtual Studio Series

    “I have attended three Art Therapy Lab sessions and am always amazed by how much I can create in such a short time. The workshops not only lead to great results but also help me learn more about myself.

    I especially enjoy connecting with artists from around the globe—different continents and time zones come together on Zoom, with cameras on, offering a glimpse into each other’s studios. Despite our diverse backgrounds, we share similar challenges and find inspiration in each other’s solutions.”


  • The Art of Being Human Collage Group

    “This group allowed me to express myself in ways I had not done before - Julia encouraged us all to be receptive to our inner ideas andimpulsesin the collage work, with her straightforward and clear directions. It has left me with a sense of how to access some until-now hidden wells of feeling, and a rare glimpse into being relaxed in a quiet, calm group.“

  • Art Therapy Lab International Residency

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

  • Paris Collage Collective Virtual Studio Series

    “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.”

  • The Art of Being Human Collage Group

    “I was a little scared at first to join a new group. But a beautiful atmosphere was created immediately and I felt confident and inspired to make art. It was like taking a little journey inside yourself with a wonderful company.”

  • Paris Collage Collective Virtual Studio Series

    “This was the second time I participated in the Art Therapy Lab collage workshop in conjunction with PCC. The vibe is inclusive, supportive, kind, and the motivational aspect was very useful for me, coming out of a long winter slumber of non-creativity.”


Reflection & Inquiry

Art Therapy Lab is evolving its research identity into a space of dialogue and collaboration between art therapy and the broader arts in health movement, exploring how both fields can work together to support ethical and socially responsible community care.

As we move forward, we hope to connect more deeply with our existing community and continue building an international network curious about how art heals and how we can grow together. We invite you to join our community of creatives from over 45 countries by signing up for our newsletter.

Made in NYC, active worldwide — Wherever you are on this planet, we can’t wait to meet you.