Creating Space to Create

Healing through the arts

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  • Community arts workshops can incorporate visual arts, creative writing, poetry, music listening, music creation, movement, meditation, and sensory play depending on the interests of the group served. Ideal for community centers, non-profits, schools, and groups of all ages looking to invest in the health and wellness of their employees, students, or community.

  • Ideal for people who are struggling to cope with stress and trauma-related symptoms. Also for people who want to invest in their creativity and spiritual growth. Learn more about what to expect in a healing arts session.

  • Brenda Echeverry (creator) offers presentations on topics including creativity + healing, artivism and social justice, healing justice, liberation psychology and tarot. Ideal for mental health practitioners, educators, teaching artists, and organizations that serve youth.

Services

Brenda Echeverry

Expressive arts therapist & Creator

Brenda Echeverry (she/her) is a Colombian American artist and therapist based in Boston, MA. She has a Bachelor’s degree in psychology from New York University and a Master’s degree in expressive arts therapy from Lesley University. Brenda has a background in musical performance, tap dance, studio art, and musical theatre. Her creative work reflects her interest in psychology, spirituality, mujerismo, and the natural world. Her practice is rooted in utilizing the arts as a form of self-reflection, emotional expression, and activism. She enjoys working with community members of all ages and has led classes and workshops at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Public Libraries, Upham's Corner Health Center, Massachusetts Department of Mental Health, Louis D. Brown Peace Institute, and public schools across Boston and New York City. Brenda founded Art & Soul Clinic in 2023 which provides services to support community members with their healing journeys by increasing access to the arts as an alternative form of care. 

Artwork of a potted plant on paper with blue and green leaves, next to a paint palette and art supplies on a wooden floor.

The Blog.

Read pieces written by Brenda on the topics of therapy, the creative arts, health and wellness, spirituality, and more!

Past Events

  • Flyer for "Community Voices: Portraits of Strength" art show hosted by Upham's PACE and Upham's Corner Branch of the Boston Public Library, featuring floral decorations. Event scheduled for Friday, April 28, 2023.

    Expressive therapy workshops at Upham's Corner Health Center

  • Person arranging patterned fabric squares on a paper cutout, with scissors, markers, and a stack of paper nearby, on a blue tablecloth.

    Art therapy with older adults at health center in Dorchester

  • Poster for Self-Portrait Workshop at Boston Public Library featuring illustrations of diverse people. Event details: June 22, 2024, 12pm-1:30pm, Adams Street Branch, Dorchester, MA. Led by Brenda Echeverry. Contact info and library logo included.

    Self-Portrait Workshop at the Boston Public Library

  • A wooden wall with various artistic drawings and paintings, including portraits, abstract art, a plate with colored buttons, and a silhouette with text "CREATE A SELF-PORTRAIT".

    View from the self-portrait workshop at the Boston Public Library in Dorchester, MA

  • Overhead view of a child's art station with colorful paintings, paint palettes, brushes, and arts and crafts materials on a purple table covering. A child is painting on paper, with other completed artworks and supplies like glue and wet wipes on the table.

    A colorful creative flow at the Boston Public Library

  • A cluttered art table with various supplies including paper, markers, paint, brushes, stickers, and colored paper sheets. There are small artworks, including a painted face and a rainbow drawing. The table surface is messy with multiple items scattered.

    Creativity & Healing workshop at The Local Hand in Dorchester, MA

  • Flyer for Boston Public Library event titled 'Creativity & Healing' for kids on Monday, August 14 from 4pm to 5:30pm at Fields Corner Library, 1520 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester, MA. Features music and visual art. Caregivers should accompany children under 5. RSVP by calling (617) 436-2155 or emailing fieldscorner@bpl.org. Illustration of a child being creative with flowers sprinkling from a watering can. Host: Brenda Echeverry.

    Workshop at Boston Public Library for kids

  • Various colorful abstract paintings and illustrations on a white table, featuring different styles and colors including rainbow patterns, trees, and a smiley face.

    Watercolors by students participating in MFA Boston workshops

Testimonials

  • "Nos encato. Espero ver esto mas amenudo"

    Workshop Participant

  • "Maravilloso"

    Workshop participant

  • "The entire process was smooth and without issue and Brenda was fantastic! Our team loved her "style" and positive approach. Thank you! This made for a great team activity!"

    Painting class participant