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Four Useful Healing Benefits of Art Therapy

ART THERAPY AUSTIN

ART THERAPY AUSTIN

According to the American Art Therapy Association, art therapy is defined as “an integrative mental health and human services profession that enriches the lives of individuals, families, and communities through active art-making, creative process, applied psychological theory, and human experience within a psychotherapeutic relationship.” Furthermore, the Art Therapy Credentials Board states that art therapy is also designed to use art media, the creative process, and all resulting artwork as a form of healing and therapeutic process as well.

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3 Ways to Use Art in Your Everyday Life

Austin Texas Street Art

Austin Texas Street Art

When it comes to art, the true definition of this can actually depend on who you take the time to ask. For instance, it can include painting, drawing, making music, and so much more. As a result, this mans that you more than likely are already exposing yourself to so many different forms...

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2020 AFTS Year in Review

2020 AFTS Year in Review
Did we have a plan to for 2020, YES! Did we have to take a hard right hand turn, YES!

Art From The Streets is thrilled to say with the help of our amazing board and volunteers we were able to steer towards a positive, creative and supportive year for the artists in our program as well as many experiencing homelessness and at-risk in Austin, Texas. 

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