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Exploring Self and Professional Identity

In their 2025 capstone presentations and gallery installation, Metamorphic, art therapy pre-professionals in their final year of the program explore the connection between their artist self and art therapist identity. The students will present their work on April 7 and April 14, both online and in South Chapel on the graduate campus.

March 11, 2025
Noite
Noite, by Liv Craine
Oil on canvas
Credit: Liv C.

Metamorphic features artwork from Art Therapy pre-professionals who are providing mental health service to a wide range of clients and communities at their internship sites in the Portland area. This show incorporates a wide range of art materials, diversified technical skills, and integration of intersectional identities. This body of work aligns the artist self and the art therapist identity into a transition of metamorphosis. Through their passion, love, and dedication to the field, their clients, and the communities they serve, each artist uses the process of art making as a guide, an anchor and reflection point for self care, and personal growth.

The students will present their work on Monday April 7 and Monday April 14, with both online and in person viewing options available. All are welcome to attend, and registration is required.

Please visit the exhibition’s homepage for the full schedule and to RSVP.

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