The Empathy Labs

ABOUT

Our Artful Method well-being workshops and community engagement activities bring you global art and reflection tools to enable you to see the bigger picture of your personal narrative and learn how to actively listen and respectfully engage with others. By observing and discussing art within a group setting,  we explore personal growth and collective ideas.

ART FOR EMPATHY

We believe empathy is at the core of what art can teach you and is essential to create a kinder, more compassionate world where people are more accepting of differences and empowered to seek solutions to our collective challenges.

We created Empathy Labs to facilitate small group meetings at local art galleries, museums and other community art spaces. Think of it as a “pop-in” experience where we provide guidance and tools to help you listen actively and have an inclusive dialogue around the art we’re observing together but from our own unique perspective. The Artful Method Empathy Labs leverages the power of community by connecting local community members with the nearby host art spaces.

As we come together around art, we invite you to consider

• How can we be better listeners?

• How can we slow down, look closely and push past first impressions?

• What tools do we need to be more empathetic with ourselves and each other?

• How can we build a culture of empathy?

Our Empathy Labs are open to anyone who wants to strengthen their ability to empathize by reflecting upon art and appreciating the perspectives of others.

VISIT A LAB NEAR YOU (link to list?)

HOST AN ARTFUL METHOD EMPATHY LAB      

Do you want to help build a culture of empathy? Host us! 

Email lucie@artfulmethod.org to discuss how we can collaborate to co-curate a meaningful experience for you, your team, and your community audiences around your art. 

There are multiple benefits to working with us. You help build a culture of empathy, and we can train your people in Visual Thinking Strategies and Artful Method practices. The experience with the Artful Method makes it easier for you and your team to engage anyone who enters your gallery in meaningful dialogue around the art you feature 

VOLUNTEER    

We appreciate help with our group discussion. Please get in touch to learn more.  (link to contact page)   

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We are growing and moving around the world. Sign up for details on how to be a part of the Empathy Labs.

“The Artful Method experience deeply affected me. It has stayed in my mind and impacted the way I want to show up in the world ” Susanne P, California

FEEDBACK

“I create for a living, and I haven’t done this with a piece of art in a long time—just be still with it and look at it. It was wonderful to hear others’ comments and to react to something together. I feel we don’t do that enough as a society—allow ourselves time to sit in silence and reflect on something. It felt really good and I’m so glad I did this.”

“I enjoyed how abstract it was. No right answers and a lot of listening. A very thoughtful experience”

“I loved how others were able to vocalize exactly what I was thinking while others interpreted art pieces completely differently. It also reminded me that everyone brings something different or a different skillset to the table.”