Creative Arts
Miriam Foundation, through its collaboration with the Bitton Family, is pleased to announce the Creative and Therapeutic Arts Program.
Creative arts are widely accepted as promoting emotional, cognitive, and physical well-being. It enables individuals to share aspects of their lives that words alone may be unable to capture and provide individuals who struggle to communicate verbally with an alternative means of communication. It provides the opportunity to express emotions and experiences through artistic means.
The Creative and Therapeutic Arts Program is designed for children ages 3 and up, adolescents and adults with mild to moderate ASD and Neurodevelopmental Disorders.
Creative Saturdays - March 29 to June 14, 2025
Registration is now open!
Full program details, schedule, and pricing available here.
Registration: please complete this and return this form.
Participant eligibility criteria: Mild to moderate neurodevelopmental disorders. Participants must be autonomous in terms of eating, toileting, etc.
Applications will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis. However, priority is given to current clients of the arts program. The Creative Arts Program reserves the right to refuse any application that does not meet the eligibility criteria.
Please fill out the registration form and send it to:
Anna Stengel, Creative Arts Program Assistant
[email protected]
(514) 345-8330 ext. 205
Winter Session - January 20 to April 11, 2025
Registration is now open!
Full program details, schedule, and pricing available here.
Registration: please complete this and return this form.
Participant eligibility criteria: Mild to moderate neurodevelopmental disorders. Participants must be autonomous in terms of eating, toileting, etc.
Applications will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis. However, priority is given to current clients of the arts program. The Creative Arts Program reserves the right to refuse any application that does not meet the eligibility criteria.
Contact:
Melissa Sokoloff, PhD, MA, ATPQ, Creative Arts Program Coordinator
[email protected]
(514) 345-8330 x 205
Schedule
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Digital Technologie & Artistic Expression: Adults, group 10:30 am-12 pm |
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Art Therapy: 3 years old and +, individual 2:35 pm
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Singing and Songwriting: 6 years old and +, group 12:15-1:45 pm
Digital Technologie & Artistic Expression: Adults, group 3-3:50 pm
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Music Therapy: 3 years old and +, individual 1, 2, 3 pm
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Singing and Songwriting: 6 years old and +, group 12:15-1:45 pm
Art Therapy: Adults, group ? 2:30-4 pm
Dance and Theater: 3 years old and +, individual 12, 1:15, 2:35 pm
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Art Therapy: 3 years old and +, individual 3:15 pm |
Music Exploration: 3 to 11 years old, group 1:00-1:45 pm
12 years old and +, group 3:15-4:00 pm
Visual Arts: 3 to 11 years old, group 2:00-2:45 pm
12 years old and +, group 4:15-5:00 pm |
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Music Therapy: 3 years old and +, individual 5:30 pm
Music Therapy: 3 years old and +, group 6:30–7:15 pm
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Dance and Theater: Adults, group 5:45–6:30 pm |
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Program
Art Therapy with children – Mélissa Sokoloff
Art therapy with children on the autism spectrum or with other neurodivergences is a way of communicating other than with words, building self-esteem and having fun. Workshops focus on listening to the child's needs, expressing emotions constructively and creatively, and building on existing capacities. We start with the child's favorite artistic mediums and gradually expose him/her to other sensory stimuli through mediums such as painting, drawing, collage and modeling.
Group Art Therapy with Adults – Mélissa Sokoloff
Through the activities proposed, participants will learn artistic techniques of painting, drawing and sculpture, and make collective creations. Participants are adults with an intermediate level of artistic creation, or a level of functioning that allows them to express themselves about what they are experiencing verbally or non-verbally through art. Developing a sense of belonging and the pleasure of escaping through the imagination will be at the heart of the workshops. Art-therapy objectives will be established with each participant.
Dance and Theater - Deborah Maia de Lima
The art of movement and theater are used for the emotional, social, cognitive and physical integration of the individual, to improve health, well-being, expressiveness, connection to self and connection to others. The activity includes role-playing, theatrical projections, choreographic performances, dance and theatrical improvisation. Each experience is unique. Deby helps the individual to progress along his or her creative path, so that the experience brings pleasure, joy and matches his or her current abilities, facilitating further development.
Music Exploration (For 3-11yrs/ 12yrs+) - Asa Kando
Rhythms, melodies, movements, lyrics, vibrations and so much more! Music is a neurologic language and a form of creative expression that helps our brain to learn, regulate, soothe, and change. Engaged in holistic music experiences through listening, singing, feeling, moving, and music-making with peers, all enriched by various forms of creative art and movement, participants can safely explore and enhance their capacity of speech/constructive interaction, motor coordination, cognitive skills, self-confidence, autonomy, emotional stability, setting boundaries, and more.
For individuals with mild to moderate support needs.Two groups will be organized by age.
Music Therapy (For Children/ Adults and Teens) - Asa Kando
Research has shown that musical/sensory experiences can support learning and development in individuals with neuro-developmental uniqueness, when these experiences are carefully provided in evidence-based music therapy. Engaged in music experiences through listening, singing, playing, moving, and music-making, participants can enhance their language/ communication, constructive social interaction, emotional stability, self-confidence, sense of autonomy, motor coordination, cognitive skills such as sustained attention, and more, all while having fun.
Music therapy groups will be organized by age and needs.
Visual Arts (for 3-11yrs) – Elisabeth Eudes-Pascal
The first workshop will be an occasion to get to know the children, what they like, and what they can do together. Mediums used: gouache, oil pastels, wax crayons, collages. Each workshop will have a different theme and a different medium proposed, which the children will be free to follow/use. The artist will adapt to the child’s wishes and abilities, encouraging him/her/them to explore different techniques. The objective is to let children express their own creativity and at the same time bring them to discover new ways. And to have fun!
Visual Arts (for 12yrs+) – Elisabeth Eudes-Pascal
The first workshop will be an occasion to get to know the participants, what they like and where we can go together. Mediums used: gouache, oil pastels, wax crayons, collages and graphite. Each workshop will have a different theme and a different medium proposed, which the participants will be free to follow/use. We will have drawing from observation, using flowers, portraits of other participants, etc. The artist facilitator will adapt to the participants’ wishes and abilities, encouraging them to explore new techniques. The objective is to let participants express their inner artist, and at the same time bring them to discover different ways of creating. And to have fun!
Digital Technologies & Art, Group & Individual Workshops available – Momo Escobedo
This workshop is centered around enhancing access to digital technologies as tools for creativity. Participants will be encouraged to follow their own interests and creative spark as they explore innovative ways to incorporate digital elements into their unique artistic expressions. This workshop aims to strengthen participants' artistic voice, sense of self, and relationship to the group. This workshop is open to all levels, but participants must have an existing interest in art and digital technologies.
Singing and Songwriting for All ages (6+) - Jon Shrier
Participants will learn the basics of music making with the guitar, the piano, the ukulele, percussions, and vocals. Music will be the foundation to build friendships as we collaboratively compose a song together throughout the semester. Learning to express yourself through music has been proven to lower anxiety, improve memory and focus, inspire cooperation, and most of all; a great way to motivate yourself and be happy.
Join us for a season full of creativity in all its forms!
The Art Hive
A new inclusive and free art program, taking place every Tuesday from 1:00 - 3:00 pm and Wednesday from 3:00 - 6:00 pm. This activity is open to all of our clientele, as well as to the public. Children and non-autonomous adults must be accompanied by an adult caregiver to participate.
Any questions?
Rachel Chainey, MA, ATPQ, Creative Arts Program Coordinator
[email protected]
(514) 345-8330 x 205
