Partnership Programs
In addition to the programs we operate directly, Art Therapy Studio collaborates with community organizations throughout Greater Cleveland to provide art therapy and therapeutic art services at partner sites.
These programs are funded and coordinated by the host organization and are designed to meet the unique needs of the populations they serve. While facilitated by Art Therapy Studio staff and interns, registration, eligibility requirements, and scheduling are managed directly by each partner organization.
What to Expect
- Art Therapy and Therapeutic Art programs offered at trusted community organizations throughout Greater Cleveland
- Facilitated by credentialed art therapists, supervised art therapy students, or trained therapeutic art facilitators, depending on the program
- Designed to support emotional wellbeing, social connection, creative expression, and personal growth
- Programs tailored to the needs of specific populations, including youth, older adults, individuals with disabilities, people in recovery, caregivers, veterans, and others
- Registration and participation requirements determined by the host organization
Art Therapy groups are facilitated by licensed or credentialed art therapists and may focus on emotional processing, coping strategies, and mental health goals.
Therapeutic Art groups focus on creative engagement, social connection, and personal growth through art-making, and are not psychotherapy.
Because these programs are operated through our community partners, participants must contact the hosting organization directly for information about enrollment, eligibility, and availability.
Finding a Program
The organizations listed below currently partner with Art Therapy Studio to offer programming. To learn more or register, please contact the host organization directly using the information provided with each listing.
Art Therapy at Life Exchange Center
Enrollment is through the partner site. Click here or call 216-752-1269 for more information
Through creative expression and guided artmaking, this art therapy group supports emotional well-being, self-awareness, and personal growth. Participants are encouraged to connect with peers, explore their experiences, and build on their strengths in a supportive and non-judgmental environment.
Type of Session: Therapeutic Art
Day of the week: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
Age: 18+
Session Dates: Ongoing
Session Time: 10:00-11:00 am
Session Location: Life Exchange Center
Notes: Limited free parking onsite. Participants must become members of Life Exchange Center to participate
Therapeutic Art at Benjamin Rose
Enrollment is through the partner site. Click here or call 216-791-8000 for more information.
This therapeutic art group uses creative activities and artmaking to support the themes and goals explored within Benjamin Rose’s Mental Health Day Treatment Program. Participants engage in guided creative experiences designed to encourage self-expression, build on personal strengths, and support connection with others in a welcoming group environment.
Type of Session: Therapeutic Art
Day of the week: Thursdays
Session Dates: Ongoing
Session Time: 9:00-10:30 am
Session Location: Benjamin Rose
Age: 55+
Eligibility Note: Participation is limited to individuals enrolled in Benjamin Rose’s Mental Health Day Treatment Program. Program eligibility requirements apply.
Art Therapy at West Side Community House
Designed for older adults (55+), this art therapy group provides a supportive space for creative expression, self-reflection, and connection with others. Through structured artmaking experiences and group discussion, participants can explore personal experiences, strengthen self-confidence, and support overall emotional well-being.
Type of Session: Therapeutic Art
Day of the week: Thursdays
Session Dates: Ongoing
Session Time: 10:00-11:30 am
Session Location: West Side Community House
Age: 55+
Notes: Limited free parking onsite. There may be a short wait to join the group depending on space
Therapeutic Art Thursdays at Fairhill Partners Senior Day Program
This open studio group for older adults (55+) offers opportunities for creative expression, social connection, and artistic exploration. Participants may choose to engage in an optional art activity or work independently on projects that reflect their interests and goals.
Type of Session: Therapeutic Art
Day of the week: Thursdays
Session Dates: Ongoing
Session Time: 1:00-3:00 pm
Session Location: Fairhill Partners Building (Second Floor Auditorium)
Age: 55+
Notes: Free parking onsite. Follow the signs for Senior Day to the Auditorium on the Second Floor and stop at the table near the door to complete enrollment paperwork
In Response w/ Art Therapy Studio
Enrollment is through the partner site. Click here for more information.
In Response invites you to engage contemporary art as a starting point for mindfulness, reflection, and meaningful connection at moCa Cleveland. Facilitated by Art Therapy Studio, each session begins with guided time in the galleries, where participants closely observe select works from the exhibitions on view and engage in thoughtful group discussion. Grounded in slowing down and intentional observation, the experience creates space for presence, curiosity, and shared insight.
Following the gallery engagement, participants transition into an accessible, hands-on art-making experience focused on process rather than perfection, encouraging creative response, emotional awareness, and self-expression. Offered on the third Thursday of each month until July 2026, the series is designed to be welcoming to both first-time and returning participants, with a consistent structure that fosters ease and belonging. No prior art experience is needed; come as you are, and respond in your own way.
Type of Session: Therapeutic Art
Day of the week: Third Thursday each month until July 2026
Session Dates: Ongoing
Session Time: 6:00-7:30 pm
Session Location: moCa Cleveland
Age: All ages (children must be accompanied by an adult)
Notes: Limited free parking onsite.