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artLAB

artLAB© is now both in person and virtual!

artLAB is an expressive arts studio, where one can come learn, experience safe stimulation, exchange ideas, create visual art, make music, dance, and play among other people of all ages, background and abilities. artLAB is an inclusive creative space where all people are welcome and have equal rights. We ask participants to care for the material and space as if it were their own, and join us in maintaining a clean, organized and safe space for everyone.

Though artLAB is facilitated by a professional who will be able to teach skills, the creative process and sensory exploration of material are mostly self-directed. The facilitator provides a semi-structured space in which they guide, mentor, encourage, support, reflect, and promote connections, which ultimately allow participants to learn in a way that suits them best. Directives, teaching and technique provide a rigor in which a person may step out of their comfort zone, explore something new, and come out with more confidence and/or newfound appreciation for an old form of expression. 

Hours of Operation*:

MONDAY:          9:30am-5:30pm

TUESDAY:         9:30am-5:30pm

WEDNESDAY:   9:30am-5:30pm

THURSDAY:      9:30am-5:30pm NEW Virtual 11am-12pm.

FRIDAY:             9:30am-5:30pm 

SATURDAY:      10:00am-5:00pm 

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We are closed for the following holidays:

New Year's day, Martin Luther King's Day, Easter Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth,

Independence Day (4th of July), Labor Day, Indigenous People's Day,

Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and the day after Christmas.

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Themed artLAB

• NEW! Out of school at artLAB: During school vacations and the summer time artLAB provides special programs for youth as an alternative to summer or school vacation camp.  (starting in April 2024) 

• T(w)een Space© for T(w)eens 12-17 years old, Thursdays 4:30-6:00pm

• ArtClub for youth 5-12 years old Saturdays 10am-12pm

• Sing-A-Long for people all ages with or without a disability on Fridays 4:30-5:30pm.

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Cost*: 

$15/hour (drop in)

$96/day ($12/h)

$100 Art Pass for 10h of artLAB ($10/h)

$400/week ($10/h)

$2,800 summer pass 

$75/week for extended day (for out of school program, $15/h)

* Non refundable, day and weekly passes do not expire and can be used at a different time or credit will be given towards a different service. 

Contact us at 617-924-1285 or artrelief.artlab@gmail.com to RSVP or with any questions.

RSVP is required, we aim to provide a small participant to facilitator ratio. Purchase your pass below.

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What are some of the potential therapeutic

benefits of attending artLAB?

• Provides positive health outcomes, improves physical health

• Provides sense of control and mastery

• Improve in overall functioning

• Viable and less costly non-pharmaceutical option for symptom management

• Social engagement, reduces isolation
• Improved communication, self-expression

• Improved mood and self-regulation ability
• Relaxation, mindfulness, stress-management

• Encourages playfulness and a sense of humor

• Improved cognitive reserve
• Sensory stimulation, reduced boredom and under stimulation
• Fosters a stronger sense of identity
• Increased self-esteem, sense of accomplishment and self-actualization
• Increase connection to self and others

• Improved social skills

• Increase access to creativity

What does an artLAB include?

  • A facilitated semi-structure space to engaged in a creative process and learn skills.

  • ART material: paint, watercolor, multi media paper, glitter, glue, dry and oil pastel, chalk, pencils, color pencils, markers, sharpies, building supplies, packing tape, recycled and natural material. Additional material may sometimes be available, and also purchased at a discounted price at our store.

  • BODY CENTERED: Movement spaces for Yoga, meditation, stretching, yoga props.

  • PLAY areas: Gross and fine motor areas, toys, dramatic play area, costumes, sensory integration tools and spaces

  • QUIET areas.

  • BOOKS for all ages.

  • MUSIC area with instruments: drum set, piano, hand held drums, microphone and small amplifier, hand held instruments.

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"It was a cold Saturday morning, and I decided to take my 4th grader and my 2nd grader and checkout ARTrelief. We came in to the Saturday's open studio hours, and had wonderful, creative and relaxing time. The three of us did the art project of the day, enjoyed the time together." - Parent

"There was a great instructor, who guided us through the steps of the project [there were three layers, but what I loved about it is that we had the freedom to either follow the steps or not, and simply enjoy the process of creation. Highly recommended for a nice quiet outing. The activity was suitable for even toddlers (there was a 4 year old)." Parent.

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