At the heart of many of their comments was the toxic effect of stigma and discrimination of those struggling with Mental Health in Fort Lauderdale.
The center has been promoting wellness for over twenty years and functions successfully as a peer-run organization. Members are free to come and go as they please, participate in any art classes, support groups, and wellness activities they wish, or sit and enjoy coffee and conversation with other members. Positive interaction creates a sense of empowerment and promotes mental health. Come join us! See what a Muse can do for you...
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The COVID-19 pandemic has necessitated changes in the operation of 9MusesArtCenter.
As of today Friday June 26, 2020, the State of Florida has reported 9000 new cases!
We have temporally suspended in person class registrations for our studio programs and wellness activities. Interested community members can participate in our virtual classes and support groups.
9Muses Art Center has resumed our SethLine hours
Mon-Fri: 6:00PM to 10:00PM
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The Nine Muses - Daughters of Zeus & Mnemosyne (Memory) in Greek mythology are the inspiration of artists and scientists. Their names are Calliope, Clio, Erato, Euterpe, Melpomene, Polyhymnia, Terpsichore, Thalia, andUrania.
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The Membership began a survey committee in the fall of 2010. After more than a year of community investment and Fine Arts displays, 9Muses art center became a refuge for adults with a mental health diagnosis.
9Muses mental health support initiatives. Recovering Your Mental Health. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Published by CMHS (Center for Mental Health Services) and SAMHSA
When we conceived of EXHIBIT 302.0, we created it with the idea that it would aid in combatting social stigma and celebrating the progress we had made in the LGBTQ+ community. These past few months have proven that progress is not a steady, linear rise towards equality, but it continues to be something we must fight to maintain and move forward. Named for the original diagnosis code for homosexuality, “exhibit 302.0” is an art exhibition focused on the intersections of mental illness, queer identities, and pathologization. Artists were invited to explore joy and triumph within these designations.
A grant in support of this exhibit was awarded to Mental Health America of Southeast Florida; 9MusesArtCenter, this exhibit was made possible by the following Funds at
Community Foundation of Broward:
Gay and Lesbian Broward Community Fund, Richard Frisby and Edward Burkhart Fund, Charles L. Ross Fund, The Robert Elmore Family Fund, Everett H. Metcalf, Jr. Unrestricted Fund.
9MUSESARTCENTER would like to
SINCERELY THANK all of the
ARTISTS who shared their
EXPERIENCE in the form of art.
EXHIBIT 302.0 PARTICIPANTS:
RICH ALDRET
CHRISTIAN DOERING
KEITH MORRIS
CHRIS NERVI
NICOLE STORRS
KATIE LEONARD
JORGE ALARCON
AXEL MARTINEZ
JILLIAN BLAKE
MARK FLANDERS
DARREN THOMPSON
CHRIS YOCULAN
9Muses Art Center is a drop-in center located in Fort Lauderdale, FL. We are a program of Mental Health America of Southeast Florida providing free peer-driven behavioral health support to adults with mental health and substance abuse disorders. The center has a fully functioning studio for fine arts classes and ceramic art. Participants may choose from a broad array of visual and performing arts. Classes and personalized instruction along with individual studio time allow members to create according to his/her own personal “muse." Evidenced-based wellness activities and anxiety, and depression support groups are held weekly. Members can engage in stimulating activity, free from the stigma of mental illness.
You do not need a diagnosis to attend a support group. All are welcome.
DEPRESSION SUPPORT GROUP - MON. 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
BIPOLAR DEPRESSION SUPPORT GROUP - TUE. 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
ANXIETY SUPPORT GROUP - THURS. 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
SCHIZOPHRENIA SUPPORT GROUP - FRI 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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