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sophia <3
this saturday, aug. 03!! a glimpse into the future of nyc art girlies. loosely organized events, wholesome energy. bring your own materials and make friends in central park! ...More
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sophia <3
hi there! i’m sophia, founder of nyc art girlies :-)
i started this group almost a year ago (!!!!) as a means of preventing seasonal depression, as art and community are two of my greatest protective factors 💘
now i get groups of cutie gals together to make crafts and make friends!
i aim for an event a month. if you want to follow along, you can find me here or @nycartgirlies on insta! i’m so happy you’re here <3...More
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sophia <3
nyc art girlies started with the intention of combining community and creativity to ward off seasonal depression. mental health is at the core of nyc art girlies, and art and mental health are inextricably intertwined – let’s chat about it, shall we?
artistic expression has been shown to increase mood and motivation and to decrease anxiety. neurologically, art increases serotonin levels and increases blood flow to the pleasure center of the brain. creativity is also noted as a way of increasing self-esteem and assisting with emotion processing, and can also improve focus and have positive effects on identity development.
when done in a community setting, connection serves only to amplify the benefits of art and creativity. in fact, art intervention is used clinically to help isolated individuals recover from mental health conditions. the key here is the emphasis on process over product. it’s not about the outcome, it’s about how you feel while creating.
the research is extensive and there is so much more i could go into, but to summarize: creative activities have been repeatedly shown to improve mental health in a variety of ways, and doing these activities in a group only strengthens the benefits.
this is why nyc art girlies exists. to help you be your happiest and most authentic self, at all times of the year.
i’m so happy you’re here. <3...More
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