Awards & Press
In 2001, James and Angela Lowden established a foundation supporting the visual arts. The foundation was created as a result of Angela Lowden’s love of children and her passion for art. Art Therapy isn’t performed during the sessions but, some of the components of art therapy are used to develop positive outcomes for students. It is implemented in a suburban school district in Pittsburgh, PA. To date, this after-school program has served over 900 students.
Presentations
American Art Therapy Association Inc. National Conference
2008 Art Therapy on the Cutting Edge: Invention & Innovation.
Panel - Art Expression: A Fully Inclusive After-School Social Skill Development Opportunity for Students.
Lisa Wright, ATR-BC, Sue Bott, Angela Lowden, BS and Amy Whealdon, LPC, NCC, NCSC
In 2001, James and Angela Lowden established a foundation supporting expressive arts in education. With the principles of art therapy in mind, the school board approved art expression programming in select schools. This fully inclusive program supports social skill development of children at the elementary and middle school level.
Mt. Lebanon Education Association Conference
2009 Poster presentation and discussion.
Hope Learning Center & Pennsylvania Cyber School Conference
2008 Poster Presentation
Pennsylvania Counseling Association Annual Conference
2009 "Creativity in Counseling"- Keynote speaker: Samuel Gladding
Poster Presentation and Discussion - After-School Social Skills Development for Students
American Counselors Association Annaual Conference & Exposition
March 18-22, 2010 Exhibitor Space
National Art Education Association National Convention
2010 "Art Education and Social Justice"
Art Expression Inc. Video, "Art Expression through the Eyes of Parents, Education Professionals and Students" Film featured during Pre-conference Workshop conducted by Dr. Judith Rubin
Pennsylvania Art Education Association Convention
2010 Presentation "Art Expression Inc."
Pennsylvania Art Education Association Convention
2010 Workshop "Project Eco smArt"
2011 42nd Annual American Art Therapy Association National Conference
- Expert panel- 'Art Therapy From a School AdministratorÕs Point of View (Plenary)'
- Expert panel- 'Art Therapy in Schools: Past Program Initiation and Suggestions for Expansion'
Publications
Art expression: Markham pupils learn social skills inside and out
Thursday, November 01, 2007
By Mary Niederberger, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07305/830126-55.stm
Cited - Arts in Caring Council Conference
2008 Generation Art Project of Salt Lake County Utah cited Art Expression Inc. as a case study.
Creative Therapy Finds Place in South Allegheny Schools
Thursday, November 26, 2009
By Jodi Weigand, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/pittsburgh/s_654910.html
American Art Therapy Association Newsletter
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Member Spotlight March 1, 2010
By Lisa Wright, Art Expression Board VP
Mt . Lebanon Magazine
Everybody's Welcome
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Volume 30, No.5 June 2010
By Laura Pace Lilley
2011 American Association of School Administrators & American Art Therapy Association
'Art Therapy Tool Kit'
Film
Creative Healing in Mental Health: Assessment and Therapy through Art and Drama
2008, Dr. Judith Rubin Expressive Media Inc., feature footage provided by Art Expression Inc.
Dr. Judith Rubin's Expressive Media Inc. has created a film and study guide called "Creative Healing in Mental Health: Assessment and Therapy through Art and Drama," designed to meet the needs of mental health professionals who want to incorporate the arts in their work.
Art Expression through the Eyes of Parents, Education Professionals and Students
Art Expression Inc. Video,
The video was produced in 2008 and documents several touching stories which exemplify the effects of the Art Expression program.
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Radio
Angela Lowden appeared on the May 2, 2011 episode of Ask Alison a local radio program that airs on KQV-AM 1410. The topic was Starting Your Own Non-Profit Charitable Organization.
Awards
2007 Scott E. Folmer School Memorial Student, Teacher and Exemplary Practice or Partnering Award,
District Award Winner
First Place: Art Expression in Mt. Lebanon School District
Recipients of this award are a school or school district that has developed an outstanding practice of supporting the education of those receiving special education services and/or fostering the partnering of students, parents and professional staff members to benefit students receiving special education services.
Grable Foundation and Benedum Foundation STEAM Grant
Full funding for Art Expression Inc.'s Eco SmArt Project.
Keystone Oaks School District, 2010-2011.
Grable Foundation and Benedum Foundation STEAM Grant
Full funding for Art Expression Inc.'s Eco SmArt Project.
South Allegheny School District, 2010-2011.
2010 Induction to U.B.S. sponsored Non-Profit Organizations
U.B.S. will match employee contributions (up to $1,000) made to Art Expression Inc.
In the News
On Thanksgiving in the Neighborhoods section of the Tribune Review an article will appear highlighting the Art Expression program in South Allegheny.
Art expression: Markham pupils learn social skills inside and out
By Mary Niederberger
November 1, 2007
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Art Expression
The elementary and middle school students of the Mt. Lebanon School District are fortunate to participate in Art Expression, an after-school program that provides art opportunities to students with varied
skill, academic, and social levels, and uses components of art therapy to develop positive outcomes for the students.
The program and foundation were created by James and Angela Lowden, and November 19-23, members of the
Art Expression board will give a presentation at the American Art Therapy Association's National Conference, held in Cleveland, Ohio. For more information on Art Expression, visit artexpressioninc.org -KM
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