Mental Health Awareness Month Events

Art Soothes the Mindful Soul!
Chair Yoga & Art Therapy
Date: May 13th
Time: 7 – 9:00pm
Free event! Open to high school students and up!
This May, The Art Guild, is hosting island wide events during May Mental Health Awareness Month. Please join us as Sandy Wilding, yoga instructor from YogaLife, starts off the night leading chair yoga and breathing exercises. Pamela Schindler-Thomsen, licensed art therapist, will follow up with a mindful art project. Space is limited so please RSVP. Free event! Open to high school students and up.

Introductory Music & Conversation plus Art with Serenade Duo
Create with Live Music
Date: Friday, May 9, 2025
Time: 5:00-7:00pm
Free event! Open to high school students and up!
Join international award-winning ensemble Serenade Duo, flutist Michelle LaPorte and guitarist Gerry Saulter, for an engaging recital of “Global Chamber Music”.
Bring your imagination, curiosity, sketch pads, writing journals and/or any other creative tools and mediums to be a part of this multidisciplinary experience designed to bring people and the arts together!
Discovering inspiration through flute and guitar music from around the world, participants are encouraged to explore their creativity by working on their own art during this mini concert performance. Sketch the musicians, draw from the surroundings, compose a poem, color a picture, write a story, watercolor and express feelings in a personal journal, or simply just sit back and enjoy the music!

SoulCollage® with Lisa O’Connor
Date: Saturday, May 10th
Time: 1 – 4pm
Unleash Your Creativity & Embark on a Journey of Self-Discovery!
SoulCollage® combines imagination and art to explore your inner world through intuitive collage making. Using images, scissors, and glue, you’ll create unique cards that reflect different aspects of yourself—your emotions, experiences and personal wisdom. Through this playful and introspective practice, you’ll gain insight, clarity and a deeper connection to your authentic self. Adults and Students Age 16+