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Institute for Therapy through the Arts

Create. Grow. Heal.

Summer Ends, New Interns Begin!

October 9, 2019 by ITA Staff

Meet our newest interns, Rianna and Liliana! Coming to us from as far away as England and Germany, interns at ITA move our mission forward by supporting and managing important […]

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Letter from the Board Chair

October 9, 2019 by ITA Staff

Dear Colleagues and Friends of ITA, It’s hard to believe that Institute for Therapy through the Arts (ITA) is starting year 5 as an independent 501(c)(3). It is a privilege […]

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ITA Welcomes Four New Board Members

September 11, 2019 by ITA Staff

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ITA is excited to welcome four new board members! Please help us welcome Christian Farr, Michelle Friedman, Eric Robb, and Paras Pahade. Read more about their backgrounds below. Welcome to […]

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ITA and the Artists of Auberge

September 11, 2019 by ITA Staff

This August, ITA partnered with The Auberge at Highland Park, a local memory care facility, to bring art therapy to their residents. The residents of Auberge created paintings, drawings, paper […]

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Goodbye, Hello!

September 11, 2019 by ITA Staff

ITA wishes a fond farewell to our summer interns and says hello to our newest fall interns!  As the end of the summer approaches, ITA wishes a fond farewell to […]

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Back to College: 10 Tips to Stay Stress-Free  

August 19, 2019 by ITA Staff

  The start of a new school year is exciting, even in college. It can also be a bit stressful. Starting on the right foot will be a gift for […]

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Alzheimer’s Day and Memory Care

July 10, 2019 by ITA Staff

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ITA continues to work hard to improve the lives of individuals affected by dementia. On May 10th, Jeffrey Wolfe, Director of Community Programs, along with ITA Advisory Council member, Dr. […]

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Thank You Four Star Arts and Evanston SPACE!

July 10, 2019 by ITA Staff

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Thank you to Four Star Arts and Andrea Tucci for once again partnering with ITA for the cabaret benefit, I Won’t Grow Up: Adulting in the 21st Century. Guests were […]

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JCFS Partnership

July 10, 2019 by ITA Staff

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ITA has partnered with JCFS since last fall to provide creative arts therapy for the students at the Joy Faith Knapp Children’s Center. Through Dance/Movement and Music Therapies, students are […]

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Matt’s Story

July 1, 2019 by ITA Staff

Nine years ago, during college, Matt contracted Viral Encephalitis and suffered a stroke, which impaired his ability to communicate and limited his movement. Through art and music therapy at Institute […]

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