Every Friday from 2:30-4 p.m.

Each Friday, the Stanley offers UI Students an opportunity to ease out of a week of classes and enter the weekend refreshed. During the wind down, students are invited to drop in and visit the galleries to sketch, meditate, and practice mindfulness. Sketch materials and information on self-guided mediation are available for free at the front desk.

  • Guided Meditation
    • Experience a guided mediation and brief discussion about stress management led by Koru Mindfulness teachers trained to support college students and young adults through mindfulness, meditation, and stress management.
  • Create and Chill
    • A unique and hands-on program that integrates art viewing, art making and mindfulness strategies to provide students with tools to de-stress, manage anxiety, and develop wellness practices.
  • Self-guided Meditation Activities

 

Chill & Create promotional image

Chill & Create

Friday, April 7, 2023 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Stanley Museum of Art
This unique and hands-on program integrates art viewing, art making and mindfulness strategies to provide students with tools to de-stress, manage anxiety, and develop wellness practices. During the 2-hour workshop, participants will learn new ways to improve well-being, while benefiting from the positive effects of viewing and making art. No prior art-making experience necessary. The workshop will be led by Dana Keeton, a local board-certified art therapist and licensed mental health...
Chill & Create promotional image

Chill & Create

Friday, May 5, 2023 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Stanley Museum of Art
This unique and hands-on program integrates art viewing, art making and mindfulness strategies to provide students with tools to de-stress, manage anxiety, and develop wellness practices. During the 2-hour workshop, participants will learn new ways to improve well-being, while benefiting from the positive effects of viewing and making art. No prior art-making experience necessary. The workshop will be led by Dana Keeton, a local board-certified art therapist and licensed mental health...