ACCESSIBLE
All projects aim to inspire art-making with simple materials. If someone does not have access to supplies, we find a way to provide some!
RELIABLE
We use a community-based group setting with a co-leader approach to model co-parenting and offer a wider range of artistic skill sets and opportunities to:
- Build self-esteem and acceptance
- Promote empowerment and courage
- Practice self-discipline, communication, and vulnerability
THERAPEUTIC
Art offers a way to channel feelings safely
adjust to new relationships
solve problems creatively
feel a sense of belonginG
Certified Art Therapists, Jamie & Bailey, plan and facilitate programs with the "artist within," clinical experiences, and vast knowledge of Art Therapy's techniques.
COMMUNITY PARTNER PROGRAMS
CPPs may be on a one-time or ongoing basis, depending on the hiring organization who pays a fee-for-service cost for the program. ArtVan works with all populations, agencies, and organizations to support specific needs and requests.
- Lewiston Public Schools
- River ValleyVillage
- Horizon Program
- The Center of Wisdom’s Women
- Youth Leaderships Advisory Team (YLAT)
CORE NEIGHBORHOODS
Since 2004, ArtVan has provided therapeutic arts, strengths-based programs to under-resourced neighborhoods, due to numerous grants and steady support from individual donors and foundational grants.
- Maritime Apartments, Bath
- Atlantic Townhouses, Bath
- Perryman Village, Brunswick
- Lewiston Public Library
- Tree Street Neighborhood, Lewiston
- Bacon Street, Biddeford
- Family Development, Auburn
- Broadview Acres, Auburn
