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artwork are discussed as they pertain to particular difficulties the individual is experiencing and wishes to explore. Art therapy can then lead to the verbalization of emotions and the sharing of experiences that might not have been identified without initial non-verbal expression. Once these feeling have been externalized, one is freer to focus on the issues, talk about them, and work toward a resolution of conflicts in a safe environment created by the art therapist. The students and graduates of the training program w i l l host a show at the Silk Purse Art Gallery in West Vancouver. Selected pieces of art are accompanied by captions that describe the meaning the piece has to the artist. "Because art therapy is more about the emotional expression of the art piece, and less to do with the quality of the art. the show can be expected to be of a highly personal nature." says founder and director o f the Vancouver Art Therapy Institute. Lois Woolf. "This show w i l l give the public some understanding of the individual nature of artistic express i o n . . . I ' m always delighted to have the opportunity to educate people as to the value of art therapy."-" S u m m e r A r t W o r k s h o p s Three 7-day intensive w o r k s h o p s w i t h international artists f r o m N e w Y o r k & Los Angeles. Medrie MacPhee, Columbia University George Ketterl, C a l State University Lee Tribe, New York Studio School Intensive hands-on experience in sculpture and painting techniques. July and August sessions at a well-equipped studio, centrally located. Space is limited. Vancouver Contemporary Artworks 496 Prior Street Vancouver, B C V 6 A 2E5 tel. 6 0 2 - 0 8 4 8 fax 6 8 1 - 6 0 0 9 The Art Therapy show will run at the Silk Purse in West Vancouver until May 13. For more information about the art therapy program, call 926-9381. Sherwood Park Elementary School students at a Seymour Art Gallery's art education program. Photo: Ingleore Dwyer. i h e Seymour Art Gallery knows the arts are integral to learning and development. This Deep Cove gallery runs art education and appreciation programs for schools and community centres, based on the gallery's current exhibits. Pictured above are Sherwood Park Elementary students participating in A p r i l ' s session which was based on the exhibit. A Rooted Passion, botanical paintings featuring Mary Comber Miles, honourary artist to VanDusen Botanical Garden. Accurate draughtsmanship and use of colour in relationship to botanical items were studied. Over 50 Students and teachers participated in the program. Students from Cove C l i f f and Larson Elementary will participate in May \ session based on the exhibit. Patterns. Info: 924-1378. T h i s is y o u r T h i s is y o u r brain. Exercise your mind. Subscribe to Arts Alive brain on and read it art. regularly. Just $15 for six issues. C a l l 984-9537.