Welcome
The Art Therapy Studio is the oldest expressive arts therapy program of its kind in the
country. Since its inception, our programs have been developed around the philosophy that
art making is central to healing and wellness. In the safe, creative space of the studio, a
person is invited, guided and encouraged by the artist/therapist to rediscover him or herself
through the art making process.
In 2008, we embarked on a strategic planning process with the help of a consulting group.
Teams were formed to focus on key areas of development: Programs, Finance,
Communications, Operations and People & Processes. One of the major outcomes was our
new Mission Statement:
To read more about our strategic plan and how it may affect you, please visit Strategic Plan
Update.
The Art Therapy Studio is the oldest expressive arts therapy program of its kind in the
country. Since its inception, our programs have been developed around the philosophy that
art making is central to healing and wellness. In the safe, creative space of the studio, a
person is invited, guided and encouraged by the artist/therapist to rediscover him or herself
through the art making process.
In 2008, we embarked on a strategic planning process with the help of a consulting group.
Teams were formed to focus on key areas of development: Programs, Finance,
Communications, Operations and People & Processes. One of the major outcomes was our
new Mission Statement:
- Enhancing the quality of life for children
and adults affected by spinal cord injury,
brain trauma, stroke and multiple sclerosis
through the therapeutic use of art.
To read more about our strategic plan and how it may affect you, please visit Strategic Plan
Update.
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ART
THERAPY
STUDIO
THERAPY
STUDIO
| HOME |
| 12200 Fairhill Road Cleveland, OH 44120 216.791.9303 |
SINCE 1967
| CALENDAR OF EVENTS click on the links below for more information! April Spring Art Classes April - June "Discover the Artist Within You" Class Brochure April 23 Design a Life Workshop at Cleveland State September 17 Making a Creative Connection Workshop (more info to follow) October Dessert Benefit Creative Confections Dessert Competition - October 16th Cleveland Botanical Garden Monthly Information Sessions/ Site Visits Next Meeting March 11 RESCHEDULED for MARCH 18 Call to reserve a seat! For students, volunteers and anyone interested in learning more about the Art Therapy Studio and the field of art therapy |
"While some things may change, the healing process of
creating art and the human connection in art therapy is
timeless."
creating art and the human connection in art therapy is
timeless."
| FOLLOW THE ART THERAPY STUDIO |
BOARD COMMITTEE OPPORTUNITIES
Enthusiastic professionals with experience in developing and implementing strategies
needed (project based for short term involvement and/or longer term) to join Board
Committees in the areas of Programming and Finance. Click here for more information.
ART THERAPY STUDIO ON CABLE PROGRAM
ATS was featured on Cleveland's cable channel on a program Disable the Label of Disability:
An Awareness Program. Click here to view the program that was broadcast to 85,000
Cleveland households.
ATS STAFF FEATURED IN BOOK
Martha Stitt, ATS Clinical Coordinator, is featured in the book, Rounding the Circle of Love:
Growing Up as She Grows Old, an interactive guide that shows how to lower stress for
caregivers and elders, by Harriet Tramer. Martha presented how art therapy is used for
seniors, particularly those with memory loss, at Joseph-Beth Booksellers on November
10th. More information can be found on page 18 of the Oct/Nov Cleveland Women's Journal
East.
MEET THE ATS STAFF
ATS operates with seven staff members; Karen B. Peterson, MA - Executive Director,
Lynn C. Lee - Office Manager, Martha C. Stitt, ATR-BC, LPCC, LICDC - Clinical Program
Coordinator and four credentialed art therapists (Denise Cooper, MA, ATR-BC, PC,
Kim Gazella, MA, ATR, Rosalia Rozsahegyi, MA, ATR-BC, Kate Strazisar, ATR-BC, LSW) .
See Staff Biographies for more information.
STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE
Click here for more info on recent developments,
ANNUAL ART LOAN BENEFIT A SUCCESS
Thank you to everyone who helped make our September 12th Benefit at Shaker Hts. Country
Club a huge success. For more info and photos click here.
Enthusiastic professionals with experience in developing and implementing strategies
needed (project based for short term involvement and/or longer term) to join Board
Committees in the areas of Programming and Finance. Click here for more information.
ART THERAPY STUDIO ON CABLE PROGRAM
ATS was featured on Cleveland's cable channel on a program Disable the Label of Disability:
An Awareness Program. Click here to view the program that was broadcast to 85,000
Cleveland households.
ATS STAFF FEATURED IN BOOK
Martha Stitt, ATS Clinical Coordinator, is featured in the book, Rounding the Circle of Love:
Growing Up as She Grows Old, an interactive guide that shows how to lower stress for
caregivers and elders, by Harriet Tramer. Martha presented how art therapy is used for
seniors, particularly those with memory loss, at Joseph-Beth Booksellers on November
10th. More information can be found on page 18 of the Oct/Nov Cleveland Women's Journal
East.
MEET THE ATS STAFF
ATS operates with seven staff members; Karen B. Peterson, MA - Executive Director,
Lynn C. Lee - Office Manager, Martha C. Stitt, ATR-BC, LPCC, LICDC - Clinical Program
Coordinator and four credentialed art therapists (Denise Cooper, MA, ATR-BC, PC,
Kim Gazella, MA, ATR, Rosalia Rozsahegyi, MA, ATR-BC, Kate Strazisar, ATR-BC, LSW) .
See Staff Biographies for more information.
STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE
Click here for more info on recent developments,
ANNUAL ART LOAN BENEFIT A SUCCESS
Thank you to everyone who helped make our September 12th Benefit at Shaker Hts. Country
Club a huge success. For more info and photos click here.
ART THERAPY STUDIO RECOGNIZED
The Art Therapy Studio (ATS) was recognized by the Cleveland
Departments of Aging and Public Health for our leadership in
providing essential services to individuals living with a disability in
our community. In this photo, ATS Art Therapist, Rosalia Rozsahegyi
is being honored for her work by Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson at
City Hall. Congratulations Rosalia and all the Art Therapists on our
staff!
The Art Therapy Studio (ATS) was recognized by the Cleveland
Departments of Aging and Public Health for our leadership in
providing essential services to individuals living with a disability in
our community. In this photo, ATS Art Therapist, Rosalia Rozsahegyi
is being honored for her work by Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson at
City Hall. Congratulations Rosalia and all the Art Therapists on our
staff!
News & Announcements...
ART THERAPY STUDIO FEATURED ON WVIZ APPLAUSE
Art Therapy Studio was highlighted in a segment on WVIZ's Applause program in January.
Applause is an Emmy award-winning locally produced TV show that celebrates artists and
cultural groups around Cleveland and Northeast Ohio. Each week this on-air arts magazine
broadcasts a fresh half-hour of features, performances, on-location reports, and interviews
from the studios of WVIZ/PBS ideastream. Congratulations to everyone involved in the
taping!
Art Therapy Studio was highlighted in a segment on WVIZ's Applause program in January.
Applause is an Emmy award-winning locally produced TV show that celebrates artists and
cultural groups around Cleveland and Northeast Ohio. Each week this on-air arts magazine
broadcasts a fresh half-hour of features, performances, on-location reports, and interviews
from the studios of WVIZ/PBS ideastream. Congratulations to everyone involved in the
taping!