Art 4 Healing Workshop: Healing through Drawing
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The “MURAL OF REMEMBRANCE AND HOPE” Project
Art for Healing Sessions begin on April 19, 2025
King County Skyway Library
12601 76th Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98178
206-772-5541
To register, click here.
Join Eric Salisbury in this free workshop to explore the transformative power of art in healing from the impacts of the war on drugs, and violence. Through drawing, we’ll unlock self-expression, reflect on our experiences, and begin the journey to emotional healing.
No artistic skills required—just bring your heart and creativity.
Sign up today and heal through drawing! Dates and times below:
Day One (April 19, 3:30 - 4:30pm) - Introduction: Art as a means of healing explores your inner self through fun and competitive drawing exercises.
Day Two (April 26, 3:30 - 4:30pm) - Art to explore your inner trauma and expression through advanced drawing exercises.
Day Three (May 3, 3:30 - 4:30pm) - Art as healing through group collaborations emphasizing releasing, giving and sharing of art.
Day Four (May 17, 3:30 - 4:30pm) - Let’s talk about it; Art through dialogue and artistic expressions.
Art for Restorative Healing Provides:
· Restorative Art that Cares Healing Sessions
· Therapeutic Painting and Drawing Exercises
· Releasing Trauma through Art
· Find Peace, Happiness, and Liberty through Art
· Draw your way to Freedom with Peace of Mind.
· Freely Express yourself through Creating a Beautiful Purpose
Eric Salisbury, Artistic Director
Eric is a Painter / Fine Artist / Teacher / Curator / Muralist and Speaker for over three decades, locally, regionally, nationally and internationally (Kenya, London, Brazil, etc.). He will well-known in the communities throughout the Northwest, Oregon, Nationally and Internationally. Eric’s commission local murals and posters have been created, with many of his proceeds given to charities: Susan B. Komen, Northwest Folk Life, City of Seattle Armory, Festival Sudiata, Seattle International Film Festival, as well as assisting kids in the Kent Meridian, Renton, Seattle and Tacoma School Districts and community centers.
Eric is a curator at the Northwest African American Museum in Seattle, Washington. Please see the exhibits he showcases at the NAAAM. https://www.naamnw.org/current-exhibits Eric is the Owner / Operator of “C” Art Gallery. C ART GALLERY is a community creative, education and showcase gallery that supports new and established artist from painters, sculptors, photographers, quilters, writers and more. For 11 years, Eric has showcased and exhibited over 1000 artists.
Unveiling the Mural of “Remembrance and Hope” and Community Celebration!
Saturday June 28, 2025 (Location and Time: TBA) and (register to attend link)
At the culmination of the Healing and Meditation Circles, Art Restorative Therapy, participants will be given an opportunity to participate in some aspect of developing a “Mural of Remembrance and Hope” that will be placed at a location in King County to remind all of us of the impact War on Drugs had on families and the community.
Artist Eric Salisbury will serve as the Artistic Director who will guide individuals through the Artistic Restorative Therapy Sessions and will design, develop and will unveil the
“Mural of Remembrance and Hope” Community Celebration”- Saturday June 28, 2025. Time: TBD
The community will be invited in May/June 2025 to a cultural event, to unveil the mural, showcase local entertainment artist, and provide a light serving and taste of cuisine. Members of the community will be invited to “sign their name or the name of a loved one who has passed or could not be present” on a place of the mural. Affirmations of perseverance, courage, and hope of the future will be greatly appreciated as individuals sign the mural.
"Positive Art Does Wonders for The Heart"
-Eric Salisbury