The Leading Voice for the Black Arts Community.
A collective of artists and art educators who work in the fields of art therapy, special and general education. Those whose aim it is to create a therapeutic milieu within their work and workspaces to educate and inspire.
Location: Washington, DC
Members: 40
Latest Activity: May 12
Started by Abby A.. Last reply by Abby A. Mar 28. 6 Replies 0 Likes
... just curious to see how much literature is out there on this & what others across the community have seen, but does anyone know anything about art therapy's frequency in treatment for…Continue
Started by Jay Coleman / Per-a JAHLION KMT. Last reply by Marie Cochran Oct 5, 2011. 1 Reply 0 Likes
American children are increasingly being diagnosed with autism or within it's spectrum. Accordingly, the media is saturated with case studies, methodologies, and activities for this population. It is…Continue
Started by Jay Coleman / Per-a JAHLION KMT Aug 15, 2011. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Oil paint or Tat ink? In Vinyard Haved. Do I do as the romans do and paint boats and fishermen reminiscent of the cottages and indigenous art of Martha's Vineyard, or should I tat, sculpt, paint,…Continue
Started by Jay Coleman / Per-a JAHLION KMT Aug 14, 2011. 0 Replies 1 Like
As the DC and other public school systems prepare to move to a full inclusion model, it is imperative that we prepare educators with as many tools as possible for this often challenging population.…Continue
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Comment by Carole Joyce on April 23, 2012 at 5:00am Wonderful. hope to catch it.
Comment by Jay Coleman / Per-a JAHLION KMT on April 22, 2012 at 11:26pm I will be part of a story on Good Morning America tomorrow around 8:30 AM eastern time regarding the art instruction I do in SE DC
Comment by Jay Coleman / Per-a JAHLION KMT on April 9, 2012 at 1:23pm Tomorrow I will be conducting a portraiture workshop 10:30-12:30 at the Smithsonian's Anacostia Museum. We will be discussing and demonstrating local and arbitrary color applications for all ability levels. This will be a sensory sensitive workshop.
Comment by Jo Ann Neal on April 5, 2012 at 11:53pm
Comment by Jay Coleman / Per-a JAHLION KMT on March 26, 2012 at 11:20pm recently was selected to participate in ink4autism in which tattoo artists will be offering discounted rates for autism puzzle piece tattoos. A portion of the proceeds will go to Autism Speaks!
2012 Cleveland Craft and Art Festival
Three empowering sessions Friday, May 11th through Sunday, May 13th at the Richmond Town Square Mall. Join us for a weekend of enlightenment as the Karamu House performs Gem of the Ocean, by August Wilson. The Cleveland Association of Black Storytellers will share with us, Wisdom Stories and local actress and radio personality, Danita Jackson will reveal the secret to, "Overcoming Your Fears of Public Speaking: ...because, we're only human." These exciting events are free and open to the public. All are welcome to attend.
Comment by Jay Coleman / Per-a JAHLION KMT on February 18, 2012 at 2:33am Truly been out of touch and busy lately. I just completed a workshop for children of all ability levels sponsored by the Smithsonian Anacostia Museum entitled "about face" self-esteem through self-portraiture. If you are in DC check the museum website for details. I will be doing another tattoo consciousness lecture this coming Tuesday. All are welcome,
Comment by Ocean Morisset on January 21, 2012 at 2:01pm Nice to see this group exist!
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Comment by Jay Coleman / Per-a JAHLION KMT on October 24, 2011 at 7:04am Very excited to be speaking at the Seeds school in Washington, DC about responsible tattoo decision making. The Smithsoninan has sponsored two lectures: one at the school, the other at the Anacostia Museum Dec. 4!
Comment by Jay Coleman / Per-a JAHLION KMT on August 20, 2011 at 12:27am © 2012 Created by Janelle Dowell.
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