Open Studio Project

Making Art and being of service
to the Community.
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Upcoming Gallery Exhibits

Introduction to the Open Studio Project Process
Sunday, September 14, 2008 / 1-4 pm

One Day Workshop: Join us for an introductory workshop to the Open Studio Project Process and learn to combine uninhibited art-making with thoughtful writing and reflection. Our studio is a safe space, free of any comment or criticism, providing you with a healthy environment to access your inner wisdom and explore and expand your intuition. No prior art or writing experience required - just an open mind. A good introduction for anyone, this workshop gives an overview of the OSP process offered in our 6 week classes.

The cost is $55 for members and $65 for non-members.

Artopia 2008

EMBRACING CHANGE: Finding Your Voice and Trusting It!
To register, call Ellen at 847-864-3153. Space is limited.
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Wednesday, August 20th, 6-9pm
Monday, September 22nd, 6-9pm
Sunday, October 26th, 9am -12pm
Saturday, November 15th, 1-4pm
December Holiday Break

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Embracing Change is a way for women to gather and gain new insights on managing change and learning about one's self. This is an opportunity for a woman to listen to her own voice and learn to trust in an environment free of judgment and criticism.

Embracing Change is combination of training program, creative process work, and interaction where women join in community to explore their changing roles. The benefit of this format is that you will gain positive support and encouragement from women just like you. As a result of discussions, writing, and art making, you will experience new realizations and learn to thrive in the face of change.

Changes explored may be defined as, but not limited to: health issues, divorce, returning to work after time off, menopause, care giving role reversals, empty nest, relocation, children moving out or adult children moving back in, job changes, re-marriage, retirement, etc.

Participants will leave with confidence in their ability to maneuver through change in whatever form it takes, as well as a new way to view change.

This 3 hour workshop was designed by Artist and Facilitator Barbara Goldberg and Personal and Professional Coach Ellen Burton. Barbara is passionate about using process based art for personal awareness and growth. Ellen is a spirit centered success coach and trainer dedicated to supporting women in following their instincts.

Their dream is to provide a fun, creative and safe place for women to lean into their transitions with self awareness, grace and confidence. Barbara and Ellen feel strongly that we are all meant to live, love and work together, as community in order to successfully move through life's inevitable changes. So they created this special time and space for just that.

Please join us for the music, laughter, wisdom, and success strategies that will help you Embrace Change and embrace your life. Welcome! You are not alone.

Open Studio Project wins 2007 Mayor's award for the arts.
Each year, the Mayor's Award is given to one Evanston artist and one Evanston arts organization for their contributions to the community through excellence in the arts. Recipients are selected from nominations from the public at large.

Left: Mayor Lorraine Morton congratulates Operations Director Ted Harris and Advisory Board Member Ellen Glassmeyer of the Open Studio Project as they hold their prize, a print by Elizabeth Ockwell, an artist at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center.

Evanstonnow.com: Excerpted from an article by Bill Smith on Fri, 02/16/2007

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