2015 Annual Report - Art Therapy Studio

2015 Annual Report
- “The Scheduler” , a collage by Gayle Kollus
Letter from the Board President
DEAR FRIENDS OF THE ART THERAPY STUDIO,
2015. What a year of change and growth for the Art Therapy Studio!
Joining us in mid-January of 2015, our new Executive Director Shannon Scott-Miller hit the
ground running and hasn’t taken off those track shoes yet! Under her leadership, she has built
upon the strong foundation laid by leaders before her and ushered in a new era of growth
and opportunity Partnerships have been strengthened and expanded, ideas imagined years
ago have gained momentum, and she has overseen the expansion of our services throughout
Northeast Ohio, necessitating the hiring of several new therapists.
As you take the time to read our notable accomplishments included in this report, and there are many, I
ask two things. First, read closely the quotes of our
wonderful artists. They are heartfelt words sharing with
you how the power of art has brought healing to their
lives. Second, know that it is only because of you that
we are able to share these stories. It is that simple.
Because of your generosity, the Art Therapy Studio,
in its 48th year, continues to be the gold standard
provider of vital art therapy services in our community.
There is a beautiful quote attributed to famed artist,
Paul Klee. He said, “Art does not reproduce what we
see. It makes us see.” These words truly define the
healing power of art and remind us why organizations
like the Art Therapy Studio are so important to our
community.
Chris Treu, Board President
- Untitled mask by Thankfull
2015 STAFF
2015 BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Shannon Scott-Miller, MA, ATR-BC, Executive Director
Chris Treu, President
Karen B. Peterson, MA, Interim Director
Wanda Shippy, Vice President
Ashleigh Brooks, MA
Ben Stumpf, Treasurer
Deborah Carl, MA, ATR, CPRP
Kelly Skeat, Secretary
Denise Cooper, MA, ATR-BC, PCC
Dwight M. Allgood, Jr.
Kim Gazella, MA, ATR-BC
Maura L. Hughes
Lynn Lee, Communications Coordinator/Office Manager
Brett Shaheen
Sarah Morgan, MA, LPC
Amber McElreath, MA, LPC
HONORARY MEMBERS
Linda S. Merriam, MAA, Business and Development Manager
Carol Kelley
Cheryl Pete, MA, LPC
Mary K. (Mickie) McGraw
Rosalia Rozsahegyi, MA, ATR-BC
George Streeter (1916-2013)
Kate Strazisar, MA, ATR-BC, LSW
Alyson Szlamas, Business and Development Manager
Hannah
Tradowsky,
MA, LPC
Studio
Artists
and Artwork
Featured in Annual Report:
Barbara Cox, Arline Dye, Antoinette Fernado, Betty Horsky, Jan Jones, Scott Mars, Sue Martin,
David Miklus, Ruth Montonaro, Cynthia Morse, Kathryn Muldoon, Courney Rak, Marc Ranallo,
byMike Wojciechowicz
Margot Schulz, Greg Soltis, Donte Stubbs, Dolores Williams, LamontPrinted
Williams,
The Art Therapy Studio is a 501(c)(3) organization
Design donated by Kelsey Elling
Who We Are
OUR MISSION
OUR CORE VALUES
To enhance the quality of life for those with
emotional, cognitive, or physical challenges
through the therapeutic use of art.
•Creativity
• Health and Wellness
•Empowerment
•Inclusiveness
The Art Therapy Studio is the oldest creative
arts therapy program of its kind in the country.
Since its inception in 1967, our programs have
been developed around the philosophy that art
making is central to healing and wellness. We’ve
provided innovative therapeutic art services to
more than 50,000 people throughout Cuyahoga
and neighboring counties in a variety of settings.
We provide customizable and fully integrated
fee-for-service programs at area agencies, inpatient hospitals, employee wellness programs,
and professional education workshops. We also
offer quarterly, 11-week “Discover the Artist
Within You” classes at 4 community studios
for underserved individuals with emotional,
cognitive, or physical needs as well as retirees,
caregivers, and others who simply want to learn
more about art in a supportive environment.
All of our programs use the creative process of
making art to improve and enhance the wellbeing of individuals of all ages.
•Collaboration
•Accountability
•Sustainability
BENEFITS OF PARTICIPATING IN
ART THERAPY
• Provide an expressive outlet when words are inadequate or unavailable
• Reduce stress
• Improve cognitive skills
• Encourage social interaction
• Help individuals regain a sense of control
• Build positive coping skills
• Nurture a sense of accomplishment
• Help build a positive identity
• Provide relaxation and enrichment
“This place helps me live my
dream of being an artist.”
– Marc R.
- Painting by Kayla Figeroa depicting what the brain looks like during a seizure
In The Words of Our Artists
“Being a part of the Art Therapy
Studio has been one of my
greatest blessings since moving to
Northeast Ohio. The programs are
life-giving to all who participate.”
– Anonymous
- “Waterlillies” , watercolor by Barbara Cox
“I have been at the Art Therapy
Studio since 1994. My confidence
has grown through showing my art
in venues and galleries. Living my
dream has led to positive results. I
have found a purpose.”
– Scott M.
- Clay bowls by Leslie Estok
“Becoming an older adult may
seem to narrow one’s horizons.
However, creating art in
classes that experiment with
a variety of media and open
up new modes of expression
counteracts that. Art therapy
provides opportunities
to discover creativity in
myself and has enriched my
retirement years.”
- Grace
- Collaborative painting created by individuals
participating in art therapy at Life Exchange Center
2015 Financials
Fundraising Event
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS.......... $445,199
$340,442................... Fees for Service........76%
$104,757.......................... Fundraising........24%
$35,994................. Individuals........34%
Grants
Individuals
Fees for Service
$59,437....................... Grants........57%
$9,326..... Fundraising Event..........9%
Fundraising
Management
& General
EXPENSES......................................... $397,669
$297,026................................Program........75%
Program
$79,233......... Management & General........20%
$21,410............................ Fundraising..........5%
Financials reported on an accrual basis. The figures
presented are based on unaudited financial information
and are subject to adjustments made during the year-end
financial review.
Art Therapy Studio’s programs are made possible in
part thanks to the generous support of the residents
of Cuyahoga County through a public grant from
Cuyahoga Arts & Culture. Cuyahoga Arts & Culture’s
sole funding source is a dedicated cigarette tax
approved by Cuyahoga County voters in 2006 and
renewed in 2015.
Funding for our work in addictions and mental
health is generously provided by the ADAMHS
Board of Cuyahoga County. As part of the agency’s
efforts to expand its continuum of services, three of
four art therapy grants were awarded to Art Therapy
Studio to provide services at three local agencies.
2015 Overview
TOTAL REACH
3,187.... Number of individuals served
6..... Number of clients who recieved individual art therapy services
“DISCOVER THE ARTIST WITHIN YOU” COMMUNITY CLASSES
Our community classes are modeled after our philosophy that art making is central to the healing
process. Classes utilize creative therapeutic arts techniques in group settings to focus on specific
concerns and various approaches to art using painting, drawing, collage, and sculpture. Our
credentialed art therapists nurture safe and creative spaces for individuals to build on personal
strengths and enhance themselves through art.
114..... Number of individuals served
333..... Total individual contacts provided
456..... Total number of class sessions
102..... Number of scholarships awarded*
*scholarships were funded in part thanks to generous contributions to the Lynn Lee Memorial Fund
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH
We provide professional education programs and community outreach workshops where
participants can learn about creative arts therapy and gain ideas on how to implement a more
creative environment for themselves and their clients.
,129.... Number of individuals who 1
participated in professional education
and community outreach programs
Selected presentations:
• “Art Helps and Heals” - Far West Center
• 7th Annual Nursing Geriatric Conference
Impact
“DISCOVER THE ARTIST WITHIN YOU” class
participants reported improved well-being as a
result of their participation in class:
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96% noted improved self-expression
89% reported improved self-confidence
88% reported reduced stress
86% increased self-awareness
82% said the class helped them cope
63% were less aware of pain
Source: 2015 Post-Class Evaluation; 88 respondents
Art on Display
In 2015, our artists showcased
their work at ADAMHS Board of
Cuyahoga County, Cleveland
Public Library, Fairhill Partners, Far
West Center, Ursuline ArtSpace,
Westlake High School and Louis
Stokes VA Medical Center.
100% of care managers at contracting agencies
noted positive outcomes and saw improvements
in self-expression, coping, self-esteem and
socialization.
Care managers also noted improvement in:
• Anxiety and stress levels
• Mood
• Cognitive abilities
Source: 2015 Care Manager Survey; 10 respondents
“Our therapist does a great job
engaging the clients to the best
of their ability. She does a great
job of meeting them where they
are.”
-Anonymous Care Manager
CONTRACTED SERVICES AT COMMUNITY AGENCIES
We provide customizable and fully integrated fee-for-service programs designed to meet established
goals. Our studio is unique because we not only provide a credentialed art therapist, we also include
supervision, peer support, and continuing education for our staff as part of our hourly rate.
1,944.... Number of individuals served
9,894.... Number of individual contacts
Addictions and Mental Health
• Cleveland Treatment Center
• Far West Center
• Life Exchange Center
Children and Teens
• Education Alternatives
• Westlake High School multi-handicapped
classes
Developmental Disabilities
• Cuyahoga Board of Developmental Disabilities – Southwest Adult Activity Center
• Geauga County Board of Developmental Disabilities
• United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Cleveland
2015 Highlights
• In January we welcomed our new Executive
Director, Shannon Scott-Miller, who has put us
on track to maximize our collaborations with
partnering agencies and expand our services to
reach as many people as possible.
• ATS celebrated the 25th anniversary of the
Americans with Disabilities Act by participating
as an Advocacy Sponsor at the Wade Oval
celebration in University Circle. We also hosted
a free art sampler class at our Fairhill Partners
studio to introduce members of the community to
our studio, staff, and approach to art.
• Thanks to funding provided by the ADAMHS
Board of Cuyahoga County, ATS was able
to expand our reach of services to support
individuals with addiction and mental health
needs. ATS partnered with Cleveland Treatment
Center, Life Exchange Center, and Far West
Center to provide service to 246 individuals in
need in 2015 and continue to partner in 2016.
• ATS began a partnership with Cleveland Public
Library to provide gallery space to showcase the
Employee Wellness
• Calfee Halter and Griswold
• Medical Mutual
Hospital In-Patient
• Cleveland Clinic Pediatric Hematology &
Oncology
•MetroHealth Oncology
• MetroHealth Physical Medicine &
Rehabilitation
• Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center
Older Adults
• Eliza Bryant Village
• Emeritus at Brookside Estates –
Brookdale Senior Living
• Ennis Court Skilled Nursing Care
• Kindred Transitional Care and Rehabilitation The Greens
• Legacy Place Twinsburg Skilled Nursing
“I was overwhelmed caring for a
family member and, according
to my doctor, I was exhausted.
This class has been such a help
to me. Thank you!”
-Anonymous
work of our artists. The studio has developed a
rotating collection of artwork which will continue
to travel between select library branches in 2016.
• ATS received a $20,000 bequest from cofounder Dr. George Streeter in 2014. A portion
of those funds were used to upgrade the studio
at Fairhill Partners in 2015 in order to provide the
highest quality of service possible to individuals
with physical limitations.
• ATS was honored by Fairhill Partners at
their annual fundraiser for our long-standing
partnership. Our studio has been located within
the Fairhill Partners facility for more than 20 years.
2015 Support
$15,000 - $38,000
Cuyahoga Arts & Culture
Southgate Lock and
Security
$10,000 - $14,999
$150 - $249
Jochum-Moll Foundation
Julianne Loegler
$5,000 - $9,999
Graham Hunter Foundation
Kelvin and Eleanor Smith
Foundation
Brett Shaheen
Maura Hughes and Robert
Moll
$1,000 - $4,999
The Children’s Guild
Fox Charitable Foundation
The Hankins Foundation
Brooks Hull/Bay Foundation
Dodd Camera
Dwight and Joan Allgood
Jr.
Jim Graham
MOGO Entertainment
Skoda Minotti
Wanda Shippy
Kelly Skeat
Ben Stumpf
Kurt and Chris Treu
$250 - $999
Sherwin Williams
Foundation
Sherwin Williams Women’s
Club
Aexcel Corporation
Mary Ellen Carney
Davies Findley
Doris Honsa
Julia Hornack
Claudia Hoyen
David Hunter
Carol Kelley
Kraig Insurance Agency
LLC
Mickie McGraw
Rose Mohr
Pat Neville
Pasadyn
Martha Stitt
Candice Champion
Lucille Fisher
The Growth Coach
Janice Hornak
Nicolette and David
Plottner
Richard and Ellen Schmidt
Jennifer Schwartz-Wright
Sue and Jay Valerian
IN-KIND
Academy Graphic
Communication
Crawford Design
Lorie Davenport
Kelsey Elling
Andrew Pete
Jackie Perkovic
State Farm
Sherwin-Williams Women's
Club
COMMITTEE
VOLUNTEERS
Robin Amos
Tony Barabani
Marilea Campomizzi
Candice Champion
Caytie Cola
Kelsey Elling
Wendy Gray
Trena Gumuscian
Fay Harris
Al Harsar
Nancy Holz
Tina Korting
Sophie Kus
Fred Lange
Mickie McGraw
Susan Merdler
Leslie Molnar
Tammy Reckman
Jenny Rohrs
Meredith Reeves Slosberg
Martha Stitt
Alyson Szlamas
VOLUNTEERS
Marilyn Anderson
Trey Berry
Kari Bleich
Andrew Brooks
Sandra Canant
Bill Childers
Priscilla Cseki
Dave Duchon
Dave Foley
Dawn M. Gainer
Sarah Greathouse
Don Gordon
Jess Hamilton
Hailey Heartshine
Molly Hegner
Bob Hill
Bruce Isley
Brittany Kempf
Aleyah Keosingharath
Frank Lozano
Jessica Leibson
Brianna Love
Kerri Mahoney
Amber McElreath
Brandon McCutcheon
Sarah Mignogna
Allison Mitchum
Jeff Modzelewski
Loren Naji
Mike Nerone
Jinisha Patel
Cheryl Pete
Katie Powers
Gina Santora
Michael Scott-Miller
Robin Schnell
Brook Sims
Leslie Stella Molnar
Jason Stillwagner
Kate Strazisar
Tony Strazisar
Jay Valerian