Making Art A Medicine
Welcome
Art therapy is a powerful and creative way to heal and express emotions. Through the use of art, individuals can explore their inner thoughts, process trauma, and communicate feelings that are difficult to put into words. Whether it’s painting, drawing, or other forms of creative expression, art therapy offers a safe space for self-discovery and personal growth, helping people to gain clarity, build confidence, and improve their mental well-being. It’s a unique approach that combines creativity with healing, fostering a deeper connection between mind and body.
OUR STORY
Making Art A Medicine
Medan Art Therapy is a non-profit organization founded in 2018 by Art Therapist Frehiwot Addis and Artist Tsegaye Kelkile.
Initially, Medan Art Therapy started as a volunteer group in collaboration with the Macedonian Humanitarian Association (MHA), focusing on supporting various age groups affected by mental health challenges.
In 2019, Medan Art Therapy had the honor of participating in the 11th Art of Ethiopia exhibition at Sheraton Addis, where they successfully showcased and sold artwork created by service users. Additionally, Frehiwot and Tsegaye established an art therapy space specifically designed for children with cancer, aged 2-9, called Tesfa Addis. This initiative aimed to provide creative art and craft activities that helped guide these young children, building their confidence and instilling hope through art and group play.
At Medan Art Therapy, we are dedicated to bridging the gap between each participant’s abilities and their imagination, offering a space where even non-verbal individuals can express themselves through their artwork. Our sessions are held either at our Art Studio or at our nonprofit location in Addis Ababa, Shewa Megenagna.
Since our founding in 2018, we have focused on investing our expertise and resources to further our mission. Our success is measured not by financial gain, but by the qualitative impact of our efforts. By using art as a therapeutic tool, we aim to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our Ethiopian community members. Together, we can achieve even greater things!
WAYS TO HELP
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Your support is important to our work at Medan Art Theraphy. There are many ways you can contribute towards our causes, and every little bit that you commit goes a long way in helping us fulfill our mission. Learn more about how you can get involved and take advantage of the opportunity to do some good.
WHAT IS ART THERAPY
Art Therapy is a unique creative process where art-making and psychotherapy combine to aid individual growth, awareness and healing.
Today, Art Therapy is not only an effective therapy for emotional difficulties but it is also something people are turning to for personal and creative development. Recently it has been attracting people who simply want to have a pleasurable and insightful experience. You don’t have to have psychological problems to benefit from art therapy. It is life enhancing for people of all ages and all walks of life.
The core of our efforts is to bring our team’s fresh ideas and passion to the range of activities we’re involved in. Through all of our endeavors we hope to display the conviction behind our beliefs.
“Everything that is done in the world is done by hope”
Martin Luther
ABOUT US AND WHAT WE DO
Since opening our doors in 2018, Medan Art Therapy has served more than 500 service users
by collaborating with different nonprofit organization by supporting all ages, backgrounds and communities in Ethiopia. Every year, we serve more than 500+ service users including adults and youth, and offer 15+ weekly group art therapy session. We hope to increase to weekly 30 reaching 1000 to 1500 patients per year. Through the creative process, we go beyond traditional talk therapy.
Art therapy incorporates the goals of therapy for people with disabilities into fun, everyday activities. By using adaptive tools and techniques, Art therapy provides person centered goals while also enhancing leisure, recreation, self-expression and joy.
Using the art-making process and with support from our Art therapist and Artists, service users learn how to explore feelings, increase self-awareness and cope with life's challenges.
HELP US SAVE LIVES
Here at Medan Art Therapy, we know that sometimes all it takes to change the world is a little support. Since our founding in 2018, we have been determined to make an impact. By engaging in the non-verbal process you can discover new insights and self-understanding. It is a supportive experience and the content of the sessions, as well as the Artwork. Your support is important to our work at Medan Art Therapy, there are many ways you can contribute towards our causes and every little bit you commit goes a long way in helping us fulfil our mission.
CONTACT MEDANART.THERAPHY
114 st Stephen Road,
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TW3 2BN
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Uk +447597568141, USA +17016512050
