Join us August 10th for the One Year Anniversary of Serene
Abundance Studio Space (SASS) In Florence, OR!
We’re celebrating
with a full day of multi-media presentations and activities,
showcasing the latest and best from the world of Art and
Healing/creative arts therapies. All events are free, all ages, and
open to the general public.
If you’ve ever
been curious about how creativity can be used for healing, personal
growth and insight, this is something you won’t want to miss!
Schedule of Events:
Creative Healing
with Virtual and Augmented Reality
10am-11am
Siuslaw Public
Library, Conference Room
Sit in on a panel
discussion with Media Psychologist, Jedediah Walls, and multimedia
artist, Kristoffer Godwin of Zuul Industries, as they discuss new
advancements in technology aimed at healing and personal expression-
such as VR therapy for Veterans with PTSD.
Visionary Arts and
Healing
11am-12pm
Siuslaw Public
Library, Conference Room
Visionary Art shows
us things “beyond what the eye can see”, an illustration of
spiritual truths. This presentation with Serena Appel, MA showcases visionary art through
history- from cave paintings to religious art of the Renaissance,
Abstract Expressionism to examples of today’s leading visionary
creatives- with a focus on how visionary expression can help
transform the individual, and society.
Creative Journaling
Mini-Workshop
1-2pm
Siuslaw Public
Library, Conference Room
Learn techniques and
tips to get more depth and richness out of your journal-keeping
experience, such as visual journaling prompts, ways to express
thoughts and feelings using mixed media, and how to get started on a
weekly journal practice for wellness. Materials provided; you’re
welcome to bring your own blank journal or sketchbook in progress.
Virtual Reality Demo
2-3pm
Florence Business
Center, Conference Room
Explore virtual
landscapes, experiences and immersive 3D art pieces in this hands-on
demonstration.
Art Opening-
Expressive Voices
3-5pm
Serene Abundance
Studio
Our One Year
Anniversary Exhibition, showcasing local and regional Oregon visual
artists. Each piece provides a personal example of how art media can
be used to express one’s unique “voice”, serve as a means to
cope with conflict and difficulty, appreciate that which inspires,
communicate complex feelings and experiences, and so much more.
The Opening coincides with Florence's 2nd Saturday Gallery Tour, hosted by Beaux Arts supply store. Refreshments will be available.
The Exhibit will be up through October 6th. You can visit the gallery during Open Studio on Thursday afternoons, on 2nd Saturdays, or by appointment.
Soundscape Room
3-5pm
Florence Business
Center, Conference Room
Relax inside an art
installation made of sounds, rhythm and music, and experience sound
in a whole new way. Get soothed, harmonized, energized by the
all-over vibrations!
NOTE: Event times/details may be subject to change. Visit the Serene Abundance Studio page on
Facebook.com to view the most up to date info.
