Expressive Art Therapy

A free series of creative workshops for self-growth and personal expression

When words fall short or emotions feel too complex, art becomes a powerful tool for self-discovery. Through color, shape, texture, and symbolism, we can explore our inner world and open up space for emotional release and new insights.

This series of expressive art workshops bridges the worlds of art and psychology. It’s designed to help you reflect and express your experiences through visual media. While it’s not a substitute for formal art psychotherapy, the sessions offer a supportive and creative environment focused on personal development.

Led by Tara Beata Racz – a trained psychologist and academic painter, certified in art therapy – the six workshops will be held at OAZA Joyful Kitchen (Radićeva 9, Zagreb). Tara will guide participants through techniques that spark fresh perspectives and help them connect with their inner world.

There are no rules in art therapy. There’s no “right way” to create – every piece is as unique as the person behind it. Together, we’ll work on reducing stress, cultivating inner peace, and strengthening our relationships with ourselves and others.

Details:

• Weekly sessions from 17:30 to 19:30
• Free to attend, with all materials provided
• Limited spots available due to space and the nature of the program – secure your place here: https://shorturl.at/hJefj
• You’re welcome to join just one, several, or all of the sessions

Workshop dates: March 27, April 3, 10, 17, 24, and 29

This program follows professional guidelines to ensure a safe and supportive environment. While it encourages personal exploration and emotional growth, it is not a replacement for professional psychotherapy.

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Workshop Descriptions:

March 27th Workshop: Safe Place
We answer the question: Where do I find safety and inner peace?
This workshop helps participants explore their safe space—real or imagined—through artistic expression.

April 3rd Workshop: Collage of My Inner World
We answer the question: Who am I when I express myself through images?
Through the technique of collage, participants explore their identity, values, and inner patterns.

April 10th Workshop: At the Table with Those Who Are Important to Me
We answer the question: What do shared meals say about our relationships?
Shared meals symbolize connection and unity. This workshop explores relationships through an imagined dinner setting.

April 17th Workshop: The Colors of My Decisions
We answer the question: How to visualize inner conflict?
We all face decisions. This workshop helps participants intuitively explore inner conflicts through colors and shapes.

April 24th Workshop: Journey Through Time – My Life Map
We answer the question: How does my past shape my present and future?
Participants will create a “life map” using drawings, colors, symbols, and words to represent key moments in their lives.

April 29th Workshop: Dialogue with Inner Voices
We answer the question: Who lives within me?
Participants explore the inner parts of their personalities through a visual dialogue.

At the end of the cycle, there will be a pop-up exhibition of the participants’ works at the Miroslav Kraljević Gallery.

For any additional questions, please contact us at: info@g-mk.hr.

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Tara Beata Racz was born in 1991 in Zagreb. In 2016, she graduated in Psychology from the Faculty of Philosophy, and for her achievements and dedication during her studies, she was awarded two Dean’s Awards for Excellence. In 2019, she graduated in Painting from the Academy of Fine Arts in Zagreb, in the class of Professor Ksenija Turčić. During her painting studies, she received four Rector’s Awards. Tara Beata Racz is actively involved in the art scene and has had the opportunity to exhibit at numerous group exhibitions, including: Femininology vs. Femina, Cultural Center of North Macedonia (Zagreb, 2023), Femininology vs. Femina, National Gallery – Mala Stanica (Skopje, 2023), 5th and 6th Biennale of Painting at HDLU (Zagreb, 2019 and 2021), Situacija, Forum Gallery (Zagreb, 2020), One are Here, Art Gallery “Slavko Kopač” (Vinkovci, 2020), World Literature Festival, Study of the Modern Gallery “Josip Račić” (Zagreb, 2019).

Additionally, Tara Beata Racz has held 10 solo exhibitions to date, including: Eros and Psyche at Gallery Kvart (Zagreb, 2023), Hurry up, take your time at Gallery Crta (Zagreb, 2023), What condition my condition is at Green and Blue Sesvete (Zagreb, 2022), In the Undersea of Dreams at Restaurant Dagmar Mengello (Palmižana, 2022), Frogs at Gallery Sv. Krševana (Šibenik, 2021), Dance with Shadows at Gallery Jozo Kljaković (Zagreb, 2021), Hybrids at Gallery Šira (Zagreb, 2021), Transanimalia at Gallery Zlati Ajngel (Varaždin, 2020), Meeting Space at Youth Center Bunker (Samobor, 2020), and her first solo exhibition Psychonautics at the Library of Marija Jurić Zagorka (Zagreb, 2018). At the 5th Biennale of Painting, she received the HPB Award for Young Artist.

In addition, she completed training in Clinical Expressive Art Therapy. She has led numerous expressive art therapy workshops in collaboration with the Psychiatric Hospital Sv. Ivan (2014–2018), the Trešnjevka Cultural Center (2020–2023), the Miroslav Kraljević Gallery (2021–2024), and the Academy of Fine Arts in Zagreb (2019–2024).

She is one of the founders of the artistic organization Nahero and has participated as an exhibitor and workshop leader at festivals such as We Are All Nahero (Zagreb, 2023, 2024) and Burafest (Pag, 2023). She works as an art therapist at the Rehabilitation Center Zagreb.

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