The Department of Art is proud to spotlight alumna, Karina Sorensen, MAATC, LPC, ATR, whose work demonstrates the powerful ways art can serve communities beyond traditional studio and gallery spaces. In collaboration with Genna Riggi, owner of Artlighten LLC, Sorensen co鈥慸eveloped ArtReach, a Mobile Art Therapy Studio that brings creative, therapeutic experiences directly to individuals, schools, and organizations throughout Connecticut.
Art Therapy Without Walls
ArtReach鈥檚 Mobile Art Therapy Studio is a fully equipped bus designed to function as a welcoming, flexible space for therapeutic art鈥憁aking. The mobile model allows services to reach communities that may not otherwise have access to traditional art therapy settings鈥攎eeting people where they are, both geographically and emotionally.
鈥淢y goal with the Mobile Art Therapy Studio is to meet people where they are and expand access to art鈥慴ased mental health support.鈥
Through this innovative approach, the studio supports mental health, self鈥慹xpression, and connection through hands鈥憃n creative practice. The project blends studio art, counseling, and community engagement into a single, accessible platform.
