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Art Nest is an open studio and gallery space where art making is used to:
encourage
creative exploration
inspire personal growth
support positive change
develop interpersonal understanding
strengthen the community
Art Nest offers therapeutic art workshops, events and experiences for
individuals of all ages in a creative space free of judgment and criticism.
Art Nest’s mission is to nurture the creativity within all individuals.
Art Nest's Founders are Nationally Registered
and New York State-Licensed art therapists who know how to harness the
creative process of art making to encourage, support, and enhance the
overall health of individuals and groups.
Stephanie Brady Shaw, MPS, ATR, LCAT
Stephanie is a graduate from the School of Visual Arts in New York City. She received her BFA with a focus in Illustration and went on to receive her Masters degree in Art Therapy. She has worked with inner city children and adolescents in settings such as community centers, schools and hospitals. She has also worked with adults struggling with substance abuse issues and Veterans living with PTSD. Stephanie is a Registered Art Therapist whose vision is to offer the opportunity for art making with the goal of wellness, life enrichment and personal development.
Kate Cornish Murray, MS, ATR-BC, LCAT
Kate received her Masters degree in Art Therapy from The College of New Rochelle. She is a Board-Certified, New York State Licensed art therapist with experience working with individuals and groups of all ages. Kate has worked in a variety of mental health settings with children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric clients. Kate's hope is to help others create lasting change in their personal and professional lives through the use of creativity and visual arts. Kate also has interest working with individuals with a focus on burnout prevention and stress management. She holds an undergraduate degree in Photography from The University of the Arts, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
ABOUT ART THERAPY:
Art therapy,
as defined by the American Art Therapy Association, is "the use of
art making to improve and enhance the physical, mental and emotional well-being
of individuals of all ages." Art Therapy is based on the belief that
the creative process involved in artistic self-expression is both healing
and life-enhancing.
Art Therapy is an established Mental Health profession that combines the
creative process with traditional psychotherapy. A licensed Art Therapist
is a Master’s level professional who is trained in both art and
therapy. They must pass a board exam and have at least 1,500 hours of
post-graduate supervised experience.
For more
information about the practice of art therapy please visit
www.arttherapy.org
What People are Saying About Art Nest:
"My daughter loves her class at Art Nest. She says art is her favorite sport! Your classes take her far and beyond her experience at school - and I find the enrichment truly valuable."
"This our 3 year-old's favorite class! She loves to come home and show us her latest artwork. It is wonderful as a parent to see how much she is benefiting from your program. Thank you for all your hard work."
"This year we had our son's birthday party at Art Nest and it was the best party we've thrown so far. The kids loved it, the adults were able to enjoy themselves, and our son is STILL talking about his big day. Thanks, Kate and Stephanie!"
"Art therapy at Art Nest has been invaluable in addressing my son's emotional needs. There has been a significant improvement in his behavior this year and I know his work with Art Nest has played a large role."
"Your classes are fantastic! Thank You."