The Art Therapy Nest is a compassionate community space for healing and creativity. The Art Therapy Nest offers virtual, live and interactive groups and workshops, at a low sliding-scale rate, allowing nurturing support to be accessible to all. We are a diverse collective of Creative Arts Therapists offering expressive arts; movement, music and art with traditional wellness methods, meditation and other mindfulness practices. It’s a space to host enriching workshops and a home base for community outreach initiatives. We support our community in living healthy and empowered lives. With your membership you will have access to over weekly inspiring, creative and healing groups. We will also feature workshops by guest artists, activists and educators. 

We unequivocally believe that: black lives matter, no human is illegal, indigenous land, water and rights must be protected, love is love, women's rights are human rights, solidarity with trans people is essential.

Upcoming Offerings

The fee per offering is $1-$45.

A portion of the proceeds from every offering will go to The BIPOC Student Fund by Black Arts Therapies Educators. The fund is to provide greater access and support for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color who are enrolled in creative arts therapies programs. As many colleges move to remote-learning and online platforms during the COVID-19 pandemic, this fund will provide much needed relief for BIPOC students who need to purchase laptops, tablets, art supplies, instruments, and books or cover the costs of basic necessities while completing their undergraduate or graduate coursework.

Mindful Art Therapy

Tuesdays @ 8:00pm EST (October 24, 2023 - December 19, 2023)

Led by Ornellia K. Cole and Elizabeth diGiacomantonio

Mindfulness Art Therapy is an online event series that brings together the power of art and the practice of mindfulness. Join us for a unique experience where you can express yourself creatively while cultivating a sense of inner calm and self-awareness.

This event offers a safe and supportive space for individuals of all skill levels to explore their emotions, thoughts, and experiences through various art techniques. Through guided mindfulness exercises, you will learn to be fully present in the moment, allowing your creativity to flow freely.

Whether you are a seasoned artist or simply curious about the therapeutic benefits of art, this event is for you. So grab your art supplies and get ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery and relaxation from the comfort of your own home.

No previous art experience required. Suggested materials include: colored pencils, markers, paper, recycled household materials, natural objects, or anything else you have at home for art making. 

This is offering is donation based, we appreciate a donation of $5-25, it can be made via Venmo @arttherapynest or you can register on Eventbrite below.

Please join us at

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87548207821
Meeting ID: 875 4820 7821

PAST OFFERINGS

Receive & Release | Energy Work and Creative Expression

Monday, October 18 @ 6:30pm ET

Led by Stephanie Moreno, ATR, LMFT

Join us for an evening of Reiki and creative expression. Please come prepared to receive energy work and integrate through creative self expression. This is a space to receive, release, and explore through creativity. This is a space for community and connection, including group process and share. No art experience is necessary.

FEEL HEAL DANCE

Thursday, November 4 @ 6:30pm ET

Led by Cashel Campbell, MS, BC-DMT, LCAT

An introductory integrative healing session that introduces participants to Cashel Campbell’s somatic & therapeutic skill building approaches to emotional wellness. This workshop incorporates group dialogue, journaling, music listening & breath work based movement. A journal & comfortable clothing is suggested. All bodies & genders are warmly welcome.

Portraits of the Soul

Friday, December 3 @ 7pm ET

Led by Alfonsina Betancourt- Guest Artist

Alfonsina is multi-faceted artist, story-teller and mindfulness practitioner. “Creativity has always been my language of choice to communicate with the world and reflect what I see. I am a writer and painter, but I have played with a variety of disciplines including photography, music and cooking. Whatever the medium, my goal is always the same: to use creativity as a way to process what I observe in the world and transform it into pieces that can inspire others to enrich our human experiences and deepen our connections to each other.”

During this evening offering with guest artist Alfonsina Betancourt we will discuss the healing qualities of her creative process. She will lead us in in art making and explore…What lies beneath our skin? How can we look at ourselves beyond our physical attributes? In this session, we will create self-portraits that encourage us to look at ourselves with curiosity and without judgment. With the use of any art material of your choice, we will explore the path to integrate our perceptions of who we are with our true identity.

Sound Bath Healing

Friday, December 10 @ 7pm ET

Led by Katie Down LCAT, MT-BC, MMT

Sound Bath Meditations are mindful, somatic, and deep listening experiences through all the senses with sound as a focal point for illuminating the idea that in the act of listening we are able to connect with one ourselves and each other while creating new neural-pathways for our inherent well-being and equanimity. Therapeutic musical drone instruments used include various types of singing bowls, tuning forks, monochords, shruti box, percussion and voice to help facilitate emotional and physical release, connection, and awareness through Deep Listening.

Roots & Reflection

Friday, January 14 @ 7pm ET

Led by Jennifer Lepke, LCAT, CLAT, ATR-BC -Art Therapy Nest Founder

Together we will gather in ceremony to root ourselves in gratitude, while honoring and reflecting upon the year. We will deepen our connection to the wisdoms granted and the layers that will be healing to release. This process will entail meditation, visualization, gentle movement and art making. The intention of this workshop is to root, reflect and release as we end the 2021 year and embrace 2022.

Community Guidelines

The following are community guidelines that support a safe community grounded in trust, vulnerability and compassion.