DV-ART: Domestic Violence Amazing Resilient Thriver

Join the DV-ART program 

Are you a DV Survivor? 

Do you need help to heal & move forward after abuse?

Shapes, colour, patterns and brush strokes are creative ways to give survivors a voice

Join the 2 day, DV-ART program using the power of colours, shapes & texture to help you reclaim yourself & progress along your healing journey. 

Places limited. Apply Now. 

More information 

Art therapy is a positive and effective way to help victims of domestic violence to cope and heal. (Reference)

Share your journey after domestic violence in ART. Celebrate your strength, resilience & how far you have come. Sharing your journey through art will help to raise awareness of the impact of domestic violence. This artistic process will give you a voice & aid your healing as your express your journey using various art methods. 

We are calling for domestic violence survivors to join the DV-ART program, you do not have to be an artist, this is about using art processes to express the meaning of your journey. The DV-ART program is only $59, this includes all materials, activities, professional qualified art therapist  & food.  

Using art therapy techniques you will be creating an art piece depicting your journey of reclaiming yourself after abuse through the Domestic Violence Amazing Resilient Thriver (DV-ART) program. The program will commence during Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month. The culmination of program will showcase survivors resilience and strength thorugh their journey to overcome abuse which will be celebrated at the DV-ART digial exhibition. You and your art piece will remain anonymous.

Program Facilitator 

This program will be led by a qualified art therapist, domesitc violence survivor, Broken to Brilliant author, Kerry from Weird Fishh Expressive Health Services which is a holistic approach to Art Psychotherapies

Applications open 

The DV-ART program is limited to 10 domestic violence survivors who have journeyed away from abuse.  

There will be planning questions sent to you to prepare your thoughts 

Session 1 DV-ART

Northgate Hall-Corner of Scott and Ridge Streets, Northgate, QLD, 4013

Sunday 23rd May 2021 – 10:00 am- 4::00 pm  Art piece 

Session 2 DV-ART

Northgate Hall-Corner of Scott and Ridge Streets, Northgate, QLD, 4013

Sunday 30th May 2021 – 10:00- 4:00 pm Art piece 

DV ART Digital Exhibition 

Due to the limited numbers allowed at the Richard Randall Art Studio at one time, we have decided to change the plans and exhibit the work digitally. We plan to bring you the live DV-ART show in the future.