The Greens at Greenwich, in collaboration with the Bruce Museum, is hosting an “Afternoon of Wellness: Exploring How Art Moves Us” event on Tuesday, February 27, from 4 to 6 pm. This unique program, priced at $20 per attendee, will be held at the Bruce Museum in Greenwich, and aims to explore the connections between art, movement, and well-being.
The event will commence with a tour of the “Tracing Lineage: Abstraction and its Aftermath” exhibition, guided by a Bruce Museum educator. Participants will examine the art works through the perspectives of movement and mark making. Following this aesthetic journey, attendees will join Dance/Movement Therapist Grace Holden in the exhibition “Anila Qayyum Agha: Dualities.” Here, they will be engaged in exercises designed to connect with the artwork in a nonverbal and introspective manner.
Grace Holden, a registered Dance/Movement Therapist (R-DMT), brings a wealth of experience to this event. With a Master of Science in Dance/Movement Therapy from Sarah Lawrence College and over a decade of global touring as a professional dance artist and musician, Holden’s approach in therapy focuses on harnessing creativity for healing. Currently, she practices at Greenpoint Psychotherapy, integrating a holistic approach to psychotherapy that involves the entire body.
Participants in the Dance/ Movement Therapy session are advised to wear comfortable attire and be prepared for an exploration of movement as a method of nonverbal communication. This session is intended to facilitate mind/body/soul connections. A waiver will be required for participation, acknowledging respect for the space and consent for digital recording of the program.
Corinne Flax, the Manager of School and Community Partnerships at the Bruce Museum, is instrumental in organizing this event. With an M.A. in Museum Education from Bank Street and extensive e x p e r i e n c e i n m u s e u m education, Flax has been with the Bruce Museum since 2015. She is also a recent graduate of a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training program, further enhancing her expertise in incorporating movement into the museum experience.
Maria Scaros, the Executive Director of the Greens at Greenwich, brings her extensive background in creative arts psychotherapy to this collaboration. A seasoned professional with over nine years as the Executive Director, Scaros has transformed The Greens into a pioneering site for master-level students in creative arts therapies. Her academic credentials include a bachelor’s in interpersonal communications and anthropology from Hunter College, an MA in theater, and a n M Ed in education f rom Columbia University, in addition to being a doctoral candidate in Drama Therapy at NYU.
This innovative event underscores the belief held by both institutions in the power of art and movement to foster wellness. The session concludes with a thirty-minute group conversation and light refreshments, providing attendees with an opportunity to reflect on their experiences and connect with others.
Registration is required for this exclusive event, with limited spaces available, ensuring an intimate and impactful experience for all participants.
For more information and registration, visit: https://brucemuseum.org/whats-on/the-greens-at-greenwich-and-the-bruce-museum-present-afternoon-of-wellness-exploring-how-art-moves-us/
