The Art Therapy Initiative

Promoting the Healing Power of Art

The Healing Power of Art Initiative is a philanthropic initiative focused on raising awareness for the healing power of art as a vital need in the modern world. A portion of the revenue from the sale of .ART domains goes to support The Healing Power of Art Initiative and its non-profit partners.

“It's time to remember that art has a therapeutic effect and start sharing art, its practices, and impressions to begin the process of global healing and recovery."

Ulvi Kasimov, .ART Founder

Benefits of Art Therapy

Art therapy is a recognized form of psychotherapy that uses creative processes to improve mental health, self-awareness, and personal growth. It can reduce stress and anxiety, improve communication skills, aid conflict resolution and identity exploration, and provide a sense of purpose and accomplishment. Art therapy is a versatile and powerful tool for emotional healing and personal development.

Championing Digital Innovation at 2024 AAM Meeting in Baltimore

The .ART team attended the AAM (American Alliance of Museums) annual meeting in Baltimore, themed “Thriving Museums, Healthy Communities.” The .ART Registry sponsored the Keynote panel, featuring Renee Fleming, NEA Chair Dr. Maria Rosario Jackson, and Reginald F. Lewis Museum Executive Director Terri Lee Freeman. Art therapy boards, powered by ID.art, showcased works by Medina Kasimova and George Washington University students, inviting personal reflections and demonstrating the potential of ID.art. The .ART team also promoted ID.art at the Museum Shop Association exhibition, highlighting its benefits for authenticating and contextualizing museum souvenirs.

.ART attends the American Alliance of Museums Meeting 2023

At the 2023 American Alliance of Museums Expo, .ART held a session "Art Therapy in Museums: Unlocking Mental Wellness for Communities & Beyond", led by Heidi Bardot from George Washington University. The session explored innovative ways to weave Art Therapy into museum experiences, boosting mental well-being for all. A key exercise had attendees draw their emotional responses to an artwork, highlighting the power of non-verbal self-expression. Join us as we continue to delve into Art Therapy's transformative potential in museums and beyond.

Activities

Live webinar “The Healing Powers of Art”

Art Therapist and Associate Professor Jordan Potash, founder of ELM Foundation Melinda McCoy, and Art Educator Yuna Dranichnikova discuss art’s therapeutic qualities and their approaches in harnessing them.

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Project history

Ulvi and Reikhan Kasimovs, the founders of .ART Domains, have always been active philanthropists, having supported several initiatives including the Jerusalem-based Shalva, an organisation dedicated to the provision of transformative care for individuals with disabilities, the empowerment of their families and the promotion of social inclusion.