Yellow and orange spiral pattern on a bright yellow background.

Healing Through the Arts

Art & Soul Clinic provides arts resources and communal healing experiences as a form of emotional and spiritual care.

Creating Space to Create

  • A child's hand placing a small figurine into a decorated scene on a wooden table. The scene features miniature figurines, flags, beads, and other small decorations on a purple surface, representing a nativity or similar display.

  • Six women gathered around a table outdoors, working on colorful handmade crafts and jewelry.

  • Colorful rocks spelling out "ART & SOUL CLINIC" are arranged on a decorative cloth next to two yellow flyers for Art & Soul Clinic, a therapeutic arts organization.

  • Cozy living room with beige sofa decorated with striped and solid pillows, surrounded by numerous potted plants, a coffee table with candles and magazines, and a patterned armchair near a window.

  • Colorful fabric dreamcatcher with a line art face design, hanging among pink and purple flowers in a garden under a clear blue sky.

  • Display of various dried herbs in glass jars with labels, alongside a small basket of garlic and a string of decorative lights with green leaves on a table.

  • Person wearing a plastic apron and gloves arranging freshly harvested vegetables and herbs on a table at an indoor market or event.

  • A person sketching a cartoon character on a large sheet of paper with a pencil, surrounded by art supplies and snacks on a table.

  • A painted yellow mask with orange and white patterns resembling a fruit, possibly a lemon or banana, resting on a wooden surface outdoors.

  • Man with tattoos, glasses, and a black cap with yellow brim signing a poster at a table. The table has colorful markers, paper, and a plate of food. The background shows a plain wall and window.

  • Three women seated on floor cushions in a cozy, decorated room, engaged in reading or taking notes. The room features floral and leaf-patterned wallpaper, eclectic wall art, a wooden wall installation with shelves and plants, and a checkered rug.

  • Arrangement of small rocks in a spiral pattern on a rock surface, with a wooden bowl filled with more small rocks next to it, outdoors among fallen leaves and twigs.

  • A group of five women and one young girl standing under a canopy at an outdoor event, smiling for a photo. The women are dressed casually, with one woman holding a toddler girl. There is a table with colorful items, water bottles, and snacks in front of them. Trees and vehicles are visible in the background on a sunny day.

Check Out our Upcoming Events

  • The Community Arts Program features:

    • Workshops: Customized for a variety of age groups and incorporate art forms including creative writing, poetry, music listening, music creation, movement, meditation, and play, depending on the interests of the group served. Ideal for community centers/non-profits, schools, or the corporate world looking to invest in the health and wellness of their employees, students, or clients.

    • Art Pop-Ups: Book us to table at your community event or host an interactive artmaking station that can be added on to an existing event, festival, or private party to encourage community engagement and share helpful arts and wellness resources. Contact us to book a pop-up.

    • Public Events: Free and low-cost arts events are hosted frequently in-person (Boston area) and virtually. All art welcome to attend!

  • Ideal for individuals ages 18+ who are open to exploring creativity to cope with stress and trauma.

  • We offer a mix of private readings and in-person tarot + art workshops that teach participants how to use tarot paired with a creative activity to further explore the theme. Learn more about our tarot services here.

Services

Contact Us

Brenda Echeverry

Healing Artist, Creative Facilitator

Brenda Echeverry (she/her) is a Colombian American healing artist and creative facilitator based in Boston, MA. Brenda has a background in studio art, vocal performance, dance, and musical theatre. She has a Bachelor’s degree in psychology from New York University and a Master’s degree in expressive arts therapy from Lesley University. Born in New York to a Jewish educator and a Colombian artist, Brenda grew up surrounded by the colorful chaos and musical catharsis emerging from a unique blend of cultures. Her creative practice is deeply inspired by psychology, spirituality, mujerismo, and the natural world. Brenda created Art & Soul Clinic in 2023 to increase access to the arts as a form of care. She has organized community arts events and workshops for all ages that center creativity and healing 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's Corner

Testimonials

  • "Nos encato. Espero ver esto mas amenudo"

    - 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!"

    - Workshop participant

  • "Maravilloso"

    - Workshop participant

  • "Everybody lit up when we shifted into the art portion of the event and it was very therapeutic to craft something that had inspired us that day!""

    - Workshop participant

  • "I took this experience with a friend and it exceeded all expectations. We were newbies to tarot cards and we left feeling excited about learning more. It was a light hearted, fun experience and the host was amazing. She made us feel so welcome and the group interactions and discussions were great. "

    - Tarot workshop participant

  • "Absolutely loved this experience with Brenda! She is such a warm, inclusive person and provided lots of materials for us to use. I’m a Tarot beginner and learned so much from her and the other women at the table about Tarot, astrology, and oracle cards. Would absolutely recommend and I will be going again!"

    - Tarot workshop participant

  • "Brenda has a delightfully warm energy that made us feel comfortable quickly and kept everyone engaged! The workshop attracted a wide range of experience levels with tarot from folks who had never seen a deck before to folks who had been practicing for 10+ years - and there were takeaways for everyone."

    - Tarot workshop participant

  • "This was a rich and deeply meaningful session. Thank you Brenda for your generous sharing."

    - Workshop participant

  • "Thank you so much! Appreciate you sharing your knowledge and insights and all the work involved in organizing this!"

    - Workshop participant

Partnerships

Upcoming Events

  • Tarot & Astrology Art Workshop

    Saturday, April 11 @ 6PM - 8PM

    Long Live Roxbury, 152 Hampden Street, Boston MA 02119

    This workshop offers a casual atmosphere to learn about the connections between tarot and astrology. We will paint magically inspired stained glass candle holders.

    Sliding Scale tickets: $20 - $45

    Featuring guest artist and astrologer Samantha Kelly

    Tickets

  • Art Clinic: Shell Palettes

    Thursday, April 16 @ 4pm -7pm

    Join us in this creative session featuring local artist Kat Keenan. Drop-in anytime to create a ceramic paint palette made of clay and shells!

    Beginners & all levels of experience are welcome to attend.

    Sliding Scale $10 - $30

    Register

  • New Moon Tarot Readings

    Friday, April 17 @ 12pm - 10pm

    The New Moon is a powerful time to set intentions, clarify your goals, and begin manifesting for the cycle ahead, with guidance from the tarot.

    40-minute readings ($55)

    Limited time slots available!

    Book a Reading

  • Tarot Night @ St. Pierre's Wine Bar

    Tuesday, April 21 @ 6PM - 9PM

    Don't miss this chance to get a private tarot reading at your favorite wine bar with Brenda Echeverry of Art & Soul Clinic.

    $25 for 15-minute tarot reading @ St. Pierre Wine Bar (Raleigh, NC)

    Reserve your spot now - limited availability! Walk-ins welcome from 6pm - 9pm while spots last.

    Reserve a Spot

  • Tarot @ Hunky Dory Vinyl

    Saturday, April 25 @ 6:30PM - 9:30PM

    Don't miss this chance to get a private tarot reading in-person with Brenda Echeverry of Art & Soul Clinic.

    $25 for 15-minute tarot reading @ Hunky Dory Vinyl

    Reserve your spot now by purchasing a ticket for your preferred time - limited reservations available! Walk-ins welcome.

    Tickets

  • eARThwork: Nature-based Art for Creative Wellbeing

    Sunday, May 17 @ 2PM - 5PM

    eARThwork is a community gathering that explores the connections between creativity, healing, and the natural world. This event will feature nature-based artmaking and resources to learn more about how our mental and spiritual health is connected to the environment. 

    Presented by Bay Staters for Creative Well-Being and Art & Soul Clinic.

    Register

The Blog

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

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