Art Therapy
Art Therapy is a mental health profession that uses the creative process of self expression to improve and enhance the physical, mental and emotional well-being of individuals of all ages. It is based on the belief that the creative process involved in artistic expression helps people to resolve conflicts and problems, develop interpersonal skills, manage behavior, reduce stress, increase self esteem and self awareness and achieve insight. Our art therapists along with students and interns provide a wide range of offerings that allow individuals to experience the creative process of fine art making…. no matter what their skill level may appear to be. Art Therapy is an integral dimension of our Day Habilitation and Respite Services and in its work with Fancy Free, opening up opportunities for our Artists to show, sell their work and interact with the community in an entirely new and exciting way!
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Reconstructing Reality Art Show - May 2011 - September 2011
The Department of Art Therapy held a special Art Exhibition of Collages created by individuals with Autism and other Special Needs. This exhibit featured a variety of images, colors and symbols expressing a differing and wide range of perceptions of "reality" presented uniquely by each individual. The special art of collage offered the artists an opportunity to piece together a "new reality out of materials previously used for different purposes". The exhibit was also on display in the Long Island Children's Musuem for several months!
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ANGELS Holiday Art Exhibit - December 2010 - January, 2011
The Department of Art Therapy opened its Holiday Art Exhibit, "Angels", during the holidays season. "Angels" was on display at our Corporate office in Old Bethpage, the Family Wellness Center in Hauppauge, and the Fancy FREE store in Farmingdale.
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INNER LANDSCAPES Art Show - October 1st, 2010
The Department of Art Therapy announced its 2nd annual Juried Competition & Fine Art Exhibition for Fall 2010. The Fall Show was titled “Inner Landscapes”. Opening on October 1, 2010, the exhibition displayed approximately 50 pieces in three locations at our galleries in the Old Bethpage Facility, Family Wellness Center and Fancy FREE store. The images were multidimensional representations of landscapes, inspired from our natural world around us and the natural world of imagination within in us. This show had something for everyone! The winning pictures are below.
Stormy Sea", 1st Place - Best in Show - Steven, Fancy FREE
"Light Coming Through Trees", 2nd Place - Christian C, Day Hab Islandia
"Quiet Storm" #3rd Place - Linda A, Bethpage PROS
Participants of Art Exhibits Part of the FREE Family
Congratulations to Laura, who attends our PROS program and who works with the Art Therapy Department. Laura's artwork was chosen to be displayed at the Smithsonian National Gallery in Washington D.C. as part of the ANCOR 40th Anniversary Party on September 14th, 2010.
Congratulations also to Diane, who attends our Fancy FREE Day Hab program. Diane's work, entitled "Early Development", has been selected by CARF to be displayed at their International Headquarters in Tuscon, Arizona, as part of a permanent exhibition! Diane also works with the Art Therapy Department here at FREE.
