Group description: Join Open Your Art for a free 9 week art therapy group titled (Re)Connection to Self in collaboration with A Beaumont (they/them).
When: Weekly on Thursday afternoons from 1:30-3pm. It will run for 9 weeks from May 14-July 9, 2026.
Where: Open Your Art Studio, room 102 in the Charlotte Street Arts Centre, 732 Charlotte Street,Fredericton NB.
Who is it for: 2SLGBTQIA+ and/or disabled adults above age 20 who want to explore the who they are, their identities, self and external perception through mixed media art making andconnection. This group is free and open to all levels of creative abilities.
When: Weekly on Thursday evenings from 7-8:30pm. It will run for 9 weeks from May 14 to July 9, 2026.
Where: Virtually
Who is it for: Adults above age 20 who want to explore the who they are, their identities, self and external perception through mixed media art making and connection. This group is free and opento all levels of creative abilities.
Materials: Materials will not be provided due to the virtual nature of the group. Participants may use any materials they have on hand to create (art supplies, kitchen supplies, trash, upcycled materials, natural materials, digital tools - no AI please).
How We Define Disabled: Rooted in disability justice it includes but is not limited to: self or professionally diagnosed mental, physical, intellectual, chronic, and invisible disabilities such as MAD, Deaf/HOH, Blind, neurodivergent and multi-layered disabilities. if you have any other accessibility needs they will be discussed during intake.
Art therapy is a combination of art making and talk therapy, where you can explore personal experiences, themes and challenges through creative expression. Art therapy acts as a tool to navigate things that may be hard to express with words. You do not need to be an artist or art maker to participate in art therapy!
A Beaumont (they/them) is a white settler, queer, trans, disabled, neurodivergent and fat artist, community organizer and Art Therapy Intern (DTATI Candidate). A is passionate about accessibility, community care, mutual aid and resistance. They work from a trauma-informed and disability justice framework with a focus on personal and collective joy, resistance and healing. With over 8 years of experience in art and organizing spaces, they are so excited to continue working with Open Your Art!
Community safety: We ask that participants wear N95 masks and they are provided. A room sized HEPA filter and a travel HEPA filter will be in use during all sessions. If you are experiencing any illness symptoms (cough, sore throat, runny nose etc.) please do not attend.
Cancellation: If you're unable to attend the session, please let us know via email at least one hour beforehand if possible.
Artwork: The artwork you create in the program belongs to you. You may choose to store it at the studio during the program. If you store it at the studio and you discontinue the group at any time or the group finishes, you have two weeks to collect your artwork before it is disposed of.
If you're interested in joining this group please reach out to openyourart.therapy@gmail.com, or register here (link).
Individual intake will happen one on one virtually with A following registration where we will discuss consent and confidentiality.
Group description: Join Open Your Art for a free 9 week art therapy group titled (Re)Connection to Self in collaboration with A Beaumont (they/them).
When: Weekly on Thursday afternoons from 1:30-3pm. It will run for 9 weeks from May 14-July 9, 2026.
Where: Open Your Art Studio, room 102 in the Charlotte Street Arts Centre, 732 Charlotte Street,Fredericton NB.
Who is it for: 2SLGBTQIA+ and/or disabled adults above age 20 who want to explore the who they are, their identities, self and external perception through mixed media art making andconnection. This group is free and open to all levels of creative abilities.
When: Weekly on Thursday evenings from 7-8:30pm. It will run for 9 weeks from May 14 to July 9, 2026.
Where: Virtually
Who is it for: Adults above age 20 who want to explore the who they are, their identities, self and external perception through mixed media art making and connection. This group is free and opento all levels of creative abilities.
Materials: Materials will not be provided due to the virtual nature of the group. Participants may use any materials they have on hand to create (art supplies, kitchen supplies, trash, upcycled materials, natural materials, digital tools - no AI please).
How We Define Disabled: Rooted in disability justice it includes but is not limited to: self or professionally diagnosed mental, physical, intellectual, chronic, and invisible disabilities such as MAD, Deaf/HOH, Blind, neurodivergent and multi-layered disabilities. if you have any other accessibility needs they will be discussed during intake.
Art therapy is a combination of art making and talk therapy, where you can explore personal experiences, themes and challenges through creative expression. Art therapy acts as a tool to navigate things that may be hard to express with words. You do not need to be an artist or art maker to participate in art therapy!
A Beaumont (they/them) is a white settler, queer, trans, disabled, neurodivergent and fat artist, community organizer and Art Therapy Intern (DTATI Candidate). A is passionate about accessibility, community care, mutual aid and resistance. They work from a trauma-informed and disability justice framework with a focus on personal and collective joy, resistance and healing. With over 8 years of experience in art and organizing spaces, they are so excited to continue working with Open Your Art!
Community safety: We ask that participants wear N95 masks and they are provided. A room sized HEPA filter and a travel HEPA filter will be in use during all sessions. If you are experiencing any illness symptoms (cough, sore throat, runny nose etc.) please do not attend.
Cancellation: If you're unable to attend the session, please let us know via email at least one hour beforehand if possible.
Artwork: The artwork you create in the program belongs to you. You may choose to store it at the studio during the program. If you store it at the studio and you discontinue the group at any time or the group finishes, you have two weeks to collect your artwork before it is disposed of.
If you're interested in joining this group please reach out to openyourart.therapy@gmail.com, or register here (link).
Individual intake will happen one on one virtually with A following registration where we will discuss consent and confidentiality.
