Shaping Education and Therapy through Clay

Thursday, June 30, 2016

12:00 PM-5:00 PM

The Clay Studio, Drexel University’s Leonard Pearlstein Gallery, and Drexel's Creative Arts Therapy Department have joined together for a one-day symposium on the rehabilitating effects of art and clay. Guest speakers will explore the intersection of art and therapy in dynamic 30 minute lectures. The day will include four main speakers, breaks for networking opportunities and a brief panel to unify the conversation. 

Join the discussion June 30th at The Leonard Pearlstein Gallery, Drexel University. Event Registration is $15 and includes a box lunch and reception. Register for the event here

Welcome Remarks:

- Kelly Lee, Philadelphia Chief Cultural Office

Moderator:

· Jennifer Zwilling, Curator of Artistic Programs, The Clay Studio 

Speakers:

·  Mia DeCrescenzo, Outreach Coordinator, The Clay Studio

·  Elizabeth Kimport Shaw, Program Coordinator, Oaks Integrated Care.

·  Janice Merendino, Artist, teacher, co-founder of The Clay Studio

·  Alison Marzuoli, Art Teacher, Academy at Palumbo, The School District of Philadelphia

Panelists:

·  Yasmine Awais, Assistant Clinical Professor, Creative Arts Therapies Department, Drexel University

·  Bridget Farnack, Ceramics & 3D Art instructor at Springside Chestnut Hill Academy – previously: Center For Creative Works

Contact Information

Leonard Pearlstein Gallery
(215) 895-2548
gallery@drexel.edu